How long is the flight from South Africa to Nova Scotia?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in South Africa, such as Johannesburg OR Tambo or Cape Town Intl, and flying into Nova Scotia, then you can expect flight times to average 42h 16m and 61h 11m, respectively.

R26 606 Cheap Flights to Nova Scotia in 2025/26

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Recent flights found to popular cities in Nova Scotia

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Flights to Halifax

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Emirates

Jan 23

JNB

42h 16m

2 stops

YHZ

Jan 26

YHZ

29h 00m

2 stops

JNB

R26 606

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Emirates

Jan 23

JNB

42h 16m

2 stops

YHZ

Jan 26

YHZ

29h 00m

2 stops

JNB

R26 762

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Emirates

Jan 22

CPT

61h 11m

2 stops

YHZ

Jan 26

YHZ

48h 05m

2 stops

CPT

R27 926

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Emirates

Jan 22

CPT

42h 01m

2 stops

YHZ

Jan 26

YHZ

29h 10m

2 stops

CPT

R28 082

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United Airlines

Jan 23

JNB

31h 38m

2 stops

YHZ

Jan 26

YHZ

21h 20m

1 stop

JNB

R48 280

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United Airlines

Jan 23

JNB

31h 38m

2 stops

YHZ

Jan 26

YHZ

21h 20m

1 stop

JNB

R48 558

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13:25 - 1:41JNB-YHZ

42h 16m2 stops

5:35 - 16:35YHZ-JNB

29h 00m2 stops

R26 606Emirates

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Fri, Jan 23 - Mon, Jan 26

13:25 - 1:41JNB-YHZ

42h 16m2 stops

5:35 - 16:35YHZ-JNB

29h 00m2 stops

R26 762Emirates

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Fri, Jan 23 - Mon, Jan 26

18:30 - 1:41CPT-YHZ

61h 11m2 stops

5:35 - 11:40YHZ-CPT

48h 05m2 stops

R27 926Emirates

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Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26

13:40 - 1:41CPT-YHZ

42h 01m2 stops

5:35 - 16:45YHZ-CPT

29h 10m2 stops

R28 082Emirates

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Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26

13:40 - 15:28CPT-YQM

31h 48m2 stops

16:20 - 16:45YQM-CPT

42h 25m2 stops

R29 385Emirates

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Fri, Jan 23 - Tue, Jan 27

20:50 - 15:28CPT-YQM

24h 38m2 stops

16:20 - 18:00YQM-CPT

43h 40m2 stops

R33 414United Airlines

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Fri, Jan 23 - Tue, Jan 27

20:50 - 17:40CPT-YYG

26h 50m2 stops

5:05 - 18:00YYG-CPT

30h 55m2 stops

R41 420United Airlines

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Tue, Jan 6 - Tue, Jan 13

19:45 - 21:23JNB-YHZ

31h 38m2 stops

15:15 - 18:35YHZ-JNB

21h 20m1 stop

R48 280United Airlines

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Fri, Jan 23 - Mon, Jan 26

19:45 - 21:23JNB-YHZ

31h 38m2 stops

15:15 - 18:35YHZ-JNB

21h 20m1 stop

R48 558United Airlines

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Fri, Jan 23 - Mon, Jan 26

15:30 - 0:20CPT-YYG

38h 50m3 stops

11:15 - 16:45YYG-CPT

47h 30m2 stops

R59 151Multiple Airlines

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Tue, Jan 6 - Tue, Jan 13

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgHalifax

JNB - YHZ

JNBYHZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

13:25-1:41

2 stops42h 16m

Halifax Intl

Mon 26/1

5:35-16:35

2 stops29h 00m

R26 606

JohannesburgHalifax

JNB - YHZ

JNBYHZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

13:25-1:41

2 stops42h 16m

Halifax Intl

Mon 26/1

5:35-16:35

2 stops29h 00m

R26 762

Cape TownHalifax

CPT - YHZ

CPTYHZ

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/1

18:30-1:41

2 stops61h 11m

Halifax Intl

Mon 26/1

5:35-11:40

2 stops48h 05m

R27 926

Cape TownHalifax

CPT - YHZ

CPTYHZ

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/1

13:40-1:41

2 stops42h 01m

Halifax Intl

Mon 26/1

5:35-16:45

2 stops29h 10m

R28 082

Cape TownMoncton

CPT - YQM

CPTYQM

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/1

13:40-15:28

2 stops31h 48m

Moncton Intl

Tue 27/1

16:20-16:45

2 stops42h 25m

R29 385

Cape TownMoncton

CPT - YQM

CPTYQM

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/1

20:50-15:28

2 stops24h 38m

Moncton Intl

Tue 27/1

16:20-18:00

2 stops43h 40m

R33 414

Cape TownCharlottetown

CPT - YYG

CPTYYG

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/1

20:50-17:40

2 stops26h 50m

Charlottetown

Tue 13/1

5:05-18:00

2 stops30h 55m

R41 420

JohannesburgHalifax

JNB - YHZ

JNBYHZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

19:45-21:23

2 stops31h 38m

Halifax Intl

Mon 26/1

15:15-18:35

1 stop21h 20m

R48 280

JohannesburgHalifax

JNB - YHZ

JNBYHZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

19:45-21:23

2 stops31h 38m

Halifax Intl

Mon 26/1

15:15-18:35

1 stop21h 20m

R48 558

Cape TownCharlottetown

CPT - YYG

CPTYYG

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/1

15:30-0:20

3 stops38h 50m

Charlottetown

Tue 13/1

11:15-16:45

2 stops47h 30m

R59 151

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Nova Scotia flights insights and trends

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Nova Scotia?

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Nova Scotia. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as R20 750. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Friday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Nova Scotia on Friday is R26 279.

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Summary info about Nova Scotia flight prices, duration and airlines

Best Round-Trip Price	R26 606
Fastest flight time	24h 38m
Popular in	December

The best round-trip flight price to Nova Scotia from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R26 606 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Halifax Intl).

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The fastest flight to Nova Scotia from South Africa takes 24h 38m (Cape Town Intl to Moncton Intl).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Nova Scotia, with a 5% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Nova Scotia

What is the cheapest flight I can find to Nova Scotia?

The average flight to Nova Scotia costs R6 072/per person and the cheapest flight to Nova Scotia is R2 031/per person. This price varies based on a multitude of factors such as departure airport, airline, time of booking and when you plan on travelling.

What is the best airport to fly into to visit Halifax?

Halifax is about 80% more popular to visit than any other city in Nova Scotia, according to momondo users. When visiting Halifax, it is recommended to fly into Halifax Airport, where you can typically get the cheapest prices and the most convenient travel options into the city.

What is the weather like in Nova Scotia?

The temperatures in Nova Scotia range from 23 °F to 66,2 °F depending on the time of year. The warmest month in Nova Scotia is August, and the coldest month in Nova Scotia is January. Those looking for a drier month during their visit should travel during the months of August, July, or July, when rain is least likely compared to the rest of the year.

Which airlines fly to Nova Scotia?

Lufthansa, United Airlines and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Nova Scotia according to our data. Lufthansa is the first choice among our users, with 50% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Nova Scotia. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Nova Scotia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the best day of the week to fly to Nova Scotia?

Flying to Nova Scotia on a Tuesday or Wednesday is your best option since this is when flight prices tend to be at their lowest for the week. The most expensive day of the week to fly to Nova Scotia is on a Friday.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Nova Scotia?

Prices for flights to Nova Scotia were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Nova Scotia?

There are 3 operators available for flights to Nova Scotia as of November 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly to Nova Scotia?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Nova Scotia.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nova Scotia?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Nova Scotia may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Nova Scotia. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Can I find flights to Nova Scotia with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to Nova Scotia on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

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