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Cheap Flights to Halifax

Country
Canada
Airport code
YHZ
Nonstop from
1 city
Route guides
3 cities
Halifax skyline along its harbour

Flights to Halifax

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Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) sits about 22 miles north of downtown, farther out than most Canadian airports of its size, and the MetroX express bus or a rental car are the main ways to make the roughly 35 to 45 minute trip.

A Maritime Climate With Real Fog

Halifax’s coastal location moderates its winters compared with inland Canada, but brings frequent fog, occasional nor’easter storms, and the tail end of some Atlantic hurricanes in late summer and early fall. Summers are mild and comfortable rather than hot.

A Deep Naval and Maritime History

Home to one of the world’s largest natural harbours and a major Royal Canadian Navy base, Halifax also carries a significant Titanic history, since many victims of the disaster are buried here and the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic holds original artifacts.

Getting Around Once You Land

Halifax Transit’s buses and a harbour ferry to Dartmouth cover the city well, and the waterfront boardwalk and downtown core are compact and walkable.

Search live fares to Halifax above and pack layers for fog and shifting coastal weather regardless of season.

Routes

Flights to Halifax by departure city

Route guides to Halifax from every city we cover, each with a live search and recent fares where available.

Travel guides

Halifax travel guides

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Halifax: Should You Rent a Car or Rely on Public Transit?

Whether to rent a car in Halifax or rely on your feet, the buses and the harbour ferry: how the peninsula is laid out, how Halifax Transit fares and the ferries work, the long airport transfer, what driving and parking are really like, the Peggy’s Cove, Lunenburg and Cabot Trail trips that need a car, and a decision table by trip type.

Best Time to Fly to Halifax: Seasons, Weather & Prices

Month-by-month guide to flying to Halifax: the foggy spring, the short intense summer, the long golden fall, the mild wet winter, the cruise and festival days that move fares, the cheapest windows, and how to get downtown from a distant airport.

Things to Do in Halifax: A First-Timer’s Guide

A first-timer’s guide to Halifax: the waterfront boardwalk, Citadel Hill, the Maritime Museum and the Titanic story, the Public Gardens and Point Pleasant, the North End and Dartmouth by ferry, Peggy’s Cove and Lunenburg, seafood and the pub scene, the seasons, and two sample itineraries.

FAQ

Halifax flights, answered

Is there a direct flight to Halifax?

Yes. Nonstop routes exist from Ottawa. Other cities may also fly direct; search above to check from your own airport.

When's the best time to visit Halifax?

Month-by-month guide to flying to Halifax: the foggy spring, the short intense summer, the long golden fall, the mild wet winter, the cruise and festival days that move fares, the cheapest windows, and how to get downtown from a distant airport.

Do I need a rental car in Halifax?

Whether to rent a car in Halifax or rely on your feet, the buses and the harbour ferry: how the peninsula is laid out, how Halifax Transit fares and the ferries work, the long airport transfer, what driving and parking are really like, the Peggy’s Cove, Lunenburg and Cabot Trail trips that need a car, and a decision table by trip type.

Which airports serve Halifax?

Halifax is served by Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ). Our airport guides cover terminals, ground transport, and parking for each.

Where can I fly to Halifax from?

You can search flights to Halifax from any airport. We also have route guides from 3 cities, including Cancun, London, and New York, each with a live search and recent fares where available.

Can I also compare hotels in Halifax and car rentals in Halifax?

Yes. Our hotels and car rentals pages for Halifax each have a live search, so you can plan the whole trip in one place.