Lowest fares from Ottawa to Halifax
Ottawa to Halifax at a glance
- Nonstop flights
- Air Canada and Porter
- Flying time
- About 1h 35m nonstop
- Distance
- 956 km
- Leaving from
- Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier (YOW)
- Arriving at
- Halifax Stanfield (YHZ)
- Time difference
- Halifax is about 1 hour ahead of Ottawa (this can shift by an hour when clocks change).
- Cheapest time
- Winter is usually cheapest; summer is peak season on the East Coast.
Nonstop airlines are based on each airport's published routes (September 2026). Schedules change, so always check your dates.
Cheapest month to fly Ottawa to Halifax
Lowest one-way fare in Canadian dollars (CAD) found in recent searches for each month. Round trips usually cost a bit less than two one-way tickets. Tap a month to search it.
Ottawa to Halifax fares in our daily checks
We check the cheapest one-way fare from Ottawa to Halifax every morning. We have 27 days of results so far, from Oct 15, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026. In Canadian dollars:
- Lowest fare we saw
- $170 one way, on Oct 15, 2026 (for travel in October 2026)
- Typical daily low
- $177 to $262: the middle half of each day's cheapest fare
- Latest check
- $262 on Nov 10, 2026
- Cheapest travel month so far
- November 2026 (median $262 over 17 days); priciest: April 2027 (median $312)
- Airlines selling these fares
- Porter Airlines Canada
- Stops on the cheapest fare
- Usually nonstop (24 of 27 days)
From Viorvo's own daily price checks (Travelpayouts fare data). These are the lowest one-way fares found in searches that day, not a quote, and they can be gone by the time you search. How we work these out.
How these figures are worked out, and what they are not: our data and method.
How to fly Ottawa to Halifax for less
- Compare nonstop with one-stop. Nonstop on this route: Air Canada and Porter. One-stop fares are sometimes cheaper, but check how much time they add before you choose.
- Be flexible by a few days. Use the month chart and the Viorvo price calendar to see which days are cheapest; midweek departures are often lower.
- Compare airports on both ends. Montréal–Trudeau (YUL) is about two hours' drive away and is often much cheaper for international trips.
- Getting to the airport in Ottawa: OC Transpo buses connect the airport to the O-Train and downtown.
- Arriving in Halifax: The MetroX 320 bus runs between the airport and downtown Halifax for a regular transit fare.
- Check what's included. The cheapest fares often exclude checked bags and seat selection, so compare the total price for your trip.
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Ottawa to Halifax flights: common questions
How much is a flight from Ottawa to Halifax?
In recent searches, round trips from Ottawa to Halifax started at $574. Fares change daily, so check the fares board above for the latest prices and dates.
Is there a direct flight from Ottawa to Halifax?
Yes. Nonstop flights between Ottawa and Halifax: Air Canada and Porter. Schedules change, so the fares board above shows what's available for your dates.
How long is the flight from Ottawa to Halifax?
A nonstop flight covers about 956 km and takes roughly 1h 35m. With one connection, the whole trip usually takes about 3 to 6 hours depending on the layover.
Which airlines fly from Ottawa to Halifax?
Nonstop: Air Canada and Porter. Many other airlines sell connecting trips, and the fares board above compares them all, cheapest first.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Ottawa to Halifax?
Winter is usually cheapest; summer is peak season on the East Coast. The month chart above shows the cheapest months in recent searches.
Which airports serve Halifax?
Halifax is served by Halifax Stanfield (YHZ).
What's the time difference between Ottawa and Halifax?
Halifax is about 1 hour ahead of Ottawa (this can shift by an hour when clocks change).
How much have Ottawa to Halifax fares varied in your price checks?
In 27 days of daily checks (from Oct 15, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026), the cheapest one-way fare on a typical day was between $177 and $262 and the lowest we saw was $170. November 2026 has been the cheapest travel month so far.
What's the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Halifax?
See the month chart above for the cheapest month in recent searches. As a rule of thumb: Winter is usually cheapest; summer is peak season on the East Coast.