$163 Find Cheap Flights from Boston to Nova Scotia

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Cheap Flights from Boston to Nova Scotia

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Halifax
Halifaxnonstop$341
Sydney
Sydney1 stop$684
Halifax
Halifaxnonstop$341
Sydney
Sydney1 stop$684

Book Cheap Boston to Nova Scotia Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Boston to Nova Scotia that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Boston to Nova Scotia

Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 12
WestJet Logo
10:45 am - 1:15 pm
BOS
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YHZ
1h 30mnonstop
WestJet Logo
2:00 pm - 2:40 pm
YHZ
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BOS
1h 40mnonstop
$341WestJet
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 12
WestJet Logo
10:45 am - 1:15 pm
BOS
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YHZ
1h 30mnonstop
WestJet Logo
2:00 pm - 2:40 pm
YHZ
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BOS
1h 40mnonstop
$342WestJet
Sat, Apr 11 - Wed, Apr 29
Porter Airlines Logo
3:30 pm - 11:54 pm
BOS
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YHZ
7h 24m
1 stop
Porter Airlines Logo
1:40 pm - 6:12 pm
YHZ
-
BOS
5h 32m
1 stop
$359Porter Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Fri, May 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:25 pm - 11:44 pm
BOS
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YHZ
7h 19m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 5:45 pm
YHZ
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BOS
2h 00mnonstop
$360Multiple Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 25
Porter Airlines Logo
3:25 pm - 9:14 pm
BOS
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YHZ
4h 49m
1 stop
Porter Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 4:00 pm
YHZ
-
BOS
5h 30m
1 stop
$361Porter Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Mon, May 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 10:46 am
BOS
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YQM
4h 16m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 10:31 am
YQM
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BOS
5h 16m
1 stop
$458Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Mon, May 4
Air Canada Logo
10:45 am - 8:38 pm
BOS
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YQM
8h 53m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
7:10 am - 3:56 pm
YQM
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BOS
9h 46m
2 stops
$463Air Canada
Wed, May 27 - Sun, May 31
Air Canada Logo
10:35 am - 3:47 pm
BOS
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YYG
4h 12m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
11:25 am - 2:47 pm
YYG
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BOS
4h 22m
1 stop
$503Air Canada
Thu, Apr 30 - Thu, May 7
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 11:15 am
BOS
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YSJ
4h 45m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 9:27 pm
YSJ
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BOS
5h 57m
1 stop
$760United Airlines
Sat, Jun 6 - Wed, Jun 10
United Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 3:50 pm
BOS
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YSJ
7h 20m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 11:59 pm
YSJ
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BOS
8h 29m
2 stops
$764United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Boston to Nova Scotia flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Boston to Nova Scotia to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Boston to Nova Scotia flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Nova Scotia from Boston found in the last 72 hours was to Halifax, at $187 round-trip. The most popular route is from Boston (BOS) to Halifax (YHZ), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $187.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Nova Scotia?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Boston to Nova Scotia depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Nova Scotia is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $245 on average. Morning departures are around 6% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Nova Scotia is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $440.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Boston to Nova Scotia?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $440, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Boston to Nova Scotia?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Boston to Nova Scotia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Boston to Nova Scotia is July, when tickets cost $352 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and March, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $511 and $490 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Boston to Nova Scotia?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Boston to Nova Scotia clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Nova Scotia on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to fly from Boston to Nova Scotia. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Boston to Nova Scotia?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Boston to Nova Scotia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Boston to Nova Scotia, you should book around 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 54% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$163
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 33% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
Flight from Boston to Halifax

FAQs - booking Nova Scotia flights

  • Is it necessary to get a visa before flying from Boston to Nova Scotia?

    Americans will need to bring their passports along when flying from Boston Logan International Airport to Nova Scotia. But unless you’ll be visiting Canada for more than 180 days, you won’t need to have a visa.

  • Where do layovers take place between Boston and Nova Scotia?

    If you’re able to take a non-stop flight from Boston to Nova Scotia, you can avoid having to endure layovers. But if you have to make a stop, it will typically take place at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) or Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).

  • Which airlines that fly from Boston to Nova Scotia are kid-friendly?

    Parents and guardians who will be flying with kids will be thrilled to see the benefits that come along with catching a flight from Boston to Nova Scotia with Air Canada. This airline can provide kids with tote bags that include activity books, crayons, and more.

  • How can I help make a flight from Boston to Nova Scotia sustainable?

    Flying with an airline like Air Canada will automatically make your flight more sustainable. Air Canada has committed to becoming carbon-neutral by 2050 by upgrading its fleet with more fuel-friendly planes and by utilizing the latest technology to take the shortest routes to destinations.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Boston to Nova Scotia?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Boston to Nova Scotia.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Boston to Nova Scotia?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Boston to Nova Scotia is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Boston to Nova Scotia?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Boston to Nova Scotia with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Boston to Nova Scotia?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Boston to Nova Scotia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Nova Scotia

  • There are dozens of different airports scattered throughout Nova Scotia. But when you want to fly from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Nova Scotia, Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) will be your best option, since it's the only international airport in the province. It'll provide you with plenty of flight options when you fly from Boston Logan International Airport on airlines like Air Canada and Porter Airlines.
  • While Air Canada and Porter Airlines can both fly you from Boston to Nova Scotia, Air Canada is typically going to be your best choice since it’ll offer non-stop flights that will clock in at under 1h 30min in many cases. You can also find one-stop flights from Air Canada and Porter Airlines that will take between 5 and 6 hours.
  • Whether you’re able to secure a seat on a non-stop flight from Boston to Nova Scotia or not, you should look into potentially upgrading to a first-class ticket. Unfortunately, Porter Airlines is a budget-friendly airline that doesn’t usually offer first-class seats, but you can obtain one through Air Canada. You can make your flight to Nova Scotia more comfortable by gaining access to perks like a comfortable chair with extra legroom and in-flight entertainment that will keep you occupied.
  • If you choose to check bags on a flight from Boston to Nova Scotia, airlines like Air Canada and Porter Airlines will often subject you to baggage fees. It’s why you should skip checking bags and bring only a carry-on bag if you can. You’ll be allowed to bring a carry-on bag that is up to 15.5 x 21.5 x 9 inches on Air Canada without paying for it.
  • Neither Air Canada nor Porter Airlines currently has a lounge available for passengers at Boston Logan International Airport. But there are places like The Lounge that will be available to all passengers if you want to kick back and unwind before your flight to Nova Scotia takes off.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Boston to Nova Scotia

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Boston to Nova Scotia. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
Porter AirlinesOverall score based on 424 reviews
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.6Food
7.0Entertainment
Airline reviews

Even tho the flight was a bit delayed the team was apologetic. Everyone was friendly and efficient.

10.0 ExcellentDeanna, Mar 2026
YWG - YOW
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Even tho the flight was a bit delayed the team was apologetic. Everyone was friendly and efficient.

The flight was a little delayed but check in was easy and boarding was quick. Luggage was quickly available and everything worked great.

The Flight took off 2hrs late because there was no pilot showing up when the flight was ready to board.. Though the cabin crew was present and had prepared the plane, the FO turned around after 15 min and went away. A crew to fly the plane finally arrived over an hour later and we were able to board 1h30 min later than planned time... until everything was loaded, we left 2h late from the gate. This was a small plane, so don't expect any Entertainment... Wi-Fi access on board would work, but took an awful amount of time to figure out and get it work (I'm an IT person). Flying as VIPorter customer, I was expecting at least some warm meal, but everything served was just cold.. except the coffee maybe. Even in so-called VIPorter seats, space is cramped and trays are so tiny, you can barely setup your food. Flight caught up during the coast-to-coast crossing and was able to recoup about 45 min from the delay.. still arrived very late in Vancouver and had to wait a long time to get our registered bags. Let's see how the return flight will be in a few days..

The flight booking code given by Kayak was not the correct one used by the airline. I had to call to get the correct one. It was never sent to me. Totally unacceptable!

Due to a known technical error that Porter has not fixed in over a year, I was unable to check in the children on my reservation online and had to do it at the airport. Upon check in, there were no seats together, which was an issue as we had young children. The gate agent did manage to seat us together by moving other passengers, which was appreciated, but the other passengers were never informed, leading to confusion and delay upon boarding. The flight was over an hour late; no explanation or apology was ever issued. The bags on Porter take a long time to arrive--over half an hour at Hamilton on my inbound flight, and not much better on my return to Edmonton.

Much roomer than air Canada! Great flight for the price. No complaints

On my e-boarding pass it shows free wifi, yet the plane I was on didn’t have wifi. Please remove false advertising from your website and boarding passes

As a first time flyer with Porter I was happy with the service and comfort of the airline.

3.5 hr delay for a 1 hr work flight. No information as to why the delay until 20 mins before boarding.

Other than wifi no on board entertainment. Will use them again, roomier seats than other airlines and snacks and beverages, better than average

It’s always a great time flying with united airlines.

Entertainment kept turning itself off. Gave up on watching a movie.

Very old flight - time to retire it for newer airplanes

2+ hours delayed Outlet in row 12 did not work Tv monitors did not work Lights kept off the entire flight for at 5pm-7pm flight

Wifi took a while to kick in and we had a maintenance issue that took over 40 mins at the gate in Washington before pulling back

Seated dude next to me even though lots of empty rows. But main thing was we sat on the tarmac after landing for 30 minutes because of, in the words of the dude who sat next to me, “operational incompetence”. We got changing directions about where to pick up gate checked bags. Pilot and flight attendant were awesome though.

Not United Airlines' fault. It's ORL airport's fault.

United overall experience is great these days. Airport experience was very organized. Staff on flight were great. App and information as good as it gets.

They brought an empty plane to the gate. Then a flight delay was announced for maintenance and waiting on a part. I was then put on a flight to San Francisco instead with a connecting flight to my final destination. Arrived at my final destination 2 hours late.

Very nice flight love the small aircraft. We had a wonderful flight attendant. Nice to see someone that really enjoys her job. Don't have her name but had a southern accent.

Delayed by 1.5 hours. Terrible apologies, half hearted at best. It will be a LONG time until i book w Jet Blue again. Very disappointed.

My check in was stressful. I somehow lost my seat from my original booking, the plane showed no availability/no seat when it was time to check-in. I called and was instructed to try to get a seat at the airport. I asked if it was a full flight and the travel agent said the site showed some seating but was not able to secure one for me. Why not? On my way to the airport the app finally revealed one available seat towards the back of the aircraft that I was able to book. It ended up being an overbooked flight, so glad I wasn't stuck.

Flights with JetBlue from San Diego to Boston are a miserable experience. The flight was delayed about 1.5 hours due to “weather” supposedly but the flights for other airlines left on time so it just have been some kind of weather that only affects JetBlue. I had a small carry on - purse. The crew stored it in a bin 2 rows down from me because they were using the bin next to my seat for other people’s stuff. The TV screen in the emergency row seats does not work. It just was awful from start to finish. When we landed, we had to sit inside the plane for a very long time because the plane had to be moved to a different gate.

They made me check my bag and I didn't need to as there was overhead space available. I paid for a seat towards the front of the plane and it didn't recline. I requested a refund and they declined to give me one.

I have to congratulate Kayak (and Dylan the Chatdeal agent) because because when we decided extended our trip in Florida by two days, there were many direct flights oprions back to Boston available on the Friday we wanted to fly on the JetBlue website, but once I canceled the original JetBlue flight on their website, those direct return options disappeared immediatley! I think it's a game JetBlue plays. . Luckily, I checked Kayak and they had a direct flight that wasn't appearing on JetBlue's website and so I booked it, and we were able to fly home direct through the Kayak booking when JetBlue was offering nothing (even though I have been a True Blue member for 20 years, and also am a Mosaic member). So much for loyalty- their algorithm for booking is like a shell game. JetBlue used to be a good company but now they're worse than anyone. Also I was originally booked this trip to Florida, two months before the departure date, I booked the trip on JetBlue's website and then after the payment part, they said there was a problem and that I needed to do the booking again, so when I immediately went to rebook , the price had gone up 30%! I called them and it sounded like they had heard this so many times before and the guy told me to check back in 10 minutes and the price would be back to where it was when I was booking- it but it never was. How could the price go up 30% in one minute two months before the flight???? They're playing a game with their customers. Anyways, I booked a cheaper flight then at a less convenient time. So fast forward two months the night before the 7 AM flight, they sent me an email at midnight when I was sleeping to let me know that my flight at 7 AM had been canceled. The only thing they offered was a flight that night from from a different airport (Providence) to a different airport in Florida (West Palm Beach) or a flight two days later. No compensation, nothing. They couldn't of tried to get another plane to the Boston airport? They had all night to do it. I passed on their ridiculous options and flew with Delta and it was a great experience. Of course, I had to pay a lot more booking on the same day, but JetBlue doesn't care. I put in a lengthy complaint with the agent who assured me someone would get back to me by email within three days and I haven't heard a thing. JetBlue used to be a good company but now they're among the worst. The only thing they still have is decent legroom, but the corporate bean counters will probably start taking that away too.

We were made to wait in the airport for six hours for a flight that was ultimately canceled.

Both flights were significantly delayed. The flight experience itself was great.

My flight got delayed and eventually canceled, then rescheduled. I and several others had a connection from Boston to Paris and asked several times if we would make it. They assured us we would and then rebooked us mid flight without our consent and closed doors early even though they said they communicated we were a bit delayed. We got stranded in Boston and I opted with being rebooked for a different connection to France since they refused to pay for a Hotel. I've now been in Europe for 5 days and still haven't recieved my bags. There was absolutely no urgency for the fact that I'm in a foreign country with absolutely no change of clothes or any of my medication. Such an overwhelming and frustrating experience.

Automated scanning was slow and somewhat haphazard. Too many people were unfamiliar with the tech and were forced to learn on the fly. The hands off approach of the gate staff made it more uncomfortable. This needs work. Overall the flight and cabin crew were excellent.

The crew for the flight was A+ top notch. They were friendly and professional and made the flight a very relaxing and enjoable.

Delay after delay with little communication then AA lost my luggage and at airport would not assist just said scan this QR code to track your luggage and submit a claim. However QR code provided did not work so have to go back to airport

After changing the departure gate 5 times making us mo e from one side of the airport to the other and then back the flight was delayed nearly 2 hours. The male flight attendant had a bad attitude with the guest being condescending, disrespectful with people who were already on edge.

Easy boarding. Rows are smaller but that may be an older and bigger me now :)

It would have been nice if American tried to care.

American Airlines did everything they could with the high Spring Break crowd. I was frustrated to be changed from 1st class to a middle seat at the back of the plane. This has happened before, not sure booking 1st class and paying the extra actually works.

I booked 1st class, my flights were changed and I was sitting in the middle at the back of the plane. A far cry from the 1st class I purchased for my flights. I am grateful I arrived on time.

Aging planer and NO wifi on a 14 hour day flight. Unless you are retired or don't need to work or be in touch with the world... The lack of Wifif really ruined the flight. And the old plane - really showing it's age, wasn't great

There was no beverage service and the only time I saw a crew member walk through the cabin is when we were preparing to land.

Our flight was delayed 3 times and this is why I am giving such low reviews. Everything else was okay but being in the airport at 4:30pm for my initial flight at 7pm to not leave until after 9:30pm is insane,

Flights were constantly delayed. CRW took 50 minutes to get bags

The airplane has been replaced and late night layover have been extended from 3 to 7 and the only compensation was a $15 food voucher after most restaurants have been closed, not helping with children after a 18+ hour international flight

everything was fine. but paying for 1 piece of check-in luggage and denying passengers to board with carry-on luggage which by air line's standards does not fit is not acceptable. when one travels for a longer time one needs to have some essentials

Was notified on a timely manner of any changes, if any, of the flight schedules.

My original flight was cancelled -- but I have to mention the excellent service I was given by the agent working at check-in who found me an earlier flight -- and helped me navigate security, ensured my baggage kept up with the quick check-in and boarding process -- and just generally made the re-booking process a breeze. Thank you! On flight was fine, but we unfortunately meant no in-flight service -- no water, or coffee (it was an early morning flight...), but the crew was pleasant and accommodating throughout.

No in flight entertainment on a 750 mile flight. Made you join their "program" to get it. It was free on my first leg of the flight from Cincinnati to Toronto. In addition, there was brief period of turbulence that prohibited the crew from serving refreshments. They used that short interruption as an excuse to never serve drinks at all. They had ample time to do so and chose not to. They went around serving half cups of water instead rather than have their carts in the aisle with drinks.

Pearson Airport could not properly handle all the passengers who they needed to process in order to properly get them on board. As a result, I missed the departure of my flight from Toronto. The only saving grace is that Air Canada found a flight that only delayed me by one hour. However, this was no thanks to Pearson Airport!

It was great other than the plane was really small

Last minute cancellation, followed by last minute delay with the rescheduled flight. Both due to interval operation issues. Poor resolution.Very disappointing.

On-time boarding, departure, and flight. Electronic notifications about bags for the whole of their own journey too - from when they got accepted into the system through to being loaded onto the plane and then finally being disgorged onto the right carousel. That was an excellent feature.

I had a good experience. I liked being informed about the status of my luggage

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