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 34h 46m and 21h 05m, respectively.

R16 399 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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Multiple Airlines

Nov 26

CPT

21h 05m

1 stop

YHZ

Dec 3

YHZ

42h 45m

2 stops

CPT

R16 399

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Multiple Airlines

Nov 26

CPT

21h 20m

1 stop

YHZ

Dec 3

YHZ

19h 30m

1 stop

CPT

R17 098

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United Airlines

Nov 26

CPT

29h 20m

2 stops

YHZ

Dec 3

YHZ

27h 00m

2 stops

CPT

R18 042

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SWISS

Nov 26

CPT

42h 16m

2 stops

YHZ

Dec 3

YHZ

38h 10m

3 stops

CPT

R19 581

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SWISS

Nov 26

CPT

42h 16m

3 stops

YHZ

Dec 3

YHZ

38h 10m

3 stops

CPT

R20 140

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Air Canada

Feb 6

JNB

48h 46m

2 stops

YHZ

Feb 10

YHZ

41h 50m

2 stops

JNB

R24 511

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Air Canada

Feb 6

JNB

50h 29m

2 stops

YHZ

Feb 10

YHZ

41h 50m

2 stops

JNB

R24 773

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Emirates

Feb 4

CPT

32h 07m

2 stops

YHZ

Feb 8

YHZ

48h 05m

2 stops

CPT

R28 060

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Emirates

Feb 4

CPT

32h 07m

2 stops

YHZ

Feb 8

YHZ

48h 05m

2 stops

CPT

R28 077

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Emirates

Feb 4

CPT

32h 07m

2 stops

YHZ

Feb 8

YHZ

48h 05m

2 stops

CPT

R28 357

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United Airlines

Feb 4

CPT

32h 38m

2 stops

YHZ

Feb 8

YHZ

20h 45m

1 stop

CPT

R31 871

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United Airlines

Feb 4

CPT

32h 38m

2 stops

YHZ

Feb 8

YHZ

20h 45m

1 stop

CPT

R31 889

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20:50 - 11:55CPT-YHZ

21h 05m1 stop

6:55 - 7:40YHZ-CPT

42h 45m2 stops

R16 399Multiple Airlines

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Wed, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 3

20:35 - 11:55CPT-YHZ

21h 20m1 stop

10:40 - 12:10YHZ-CPT

19h 30m1 stop

R17 098Multiple Airlines

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Wed, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 3

20:50 - 20:10CPT-YHZ

29h 20m2 stops

9:00 - 18:00YHZ-CPT

27h 00m2 stops

R18 042United Airlines

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Wed, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 3

9:00 - 21:16CPT-YHZ

42h 16m2 stops

11:20 - 7:30YHZ-CPT

38h 10m3 stops

R19 581SWISS

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Wed, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 3

9:00 - 21:16CPT-YHZ

42h 16m3 stops

11:20 - 7:30YHZ-CPT

38h 10m3 stops

R20 140SWISS

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Wed, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 3

19:45 - 14:31JNB-YHZ

48h 46m2 stops

10:40 - 10:30YHZ-JNB

41h 50m2 stops

R24 511Air Canada

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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10

19:45 - 16:14JNB-YHZ

50h 29m2 stops

10:40 - 10:30YHZ-JNB

41h 50m2 stops

R24 773Air Canada

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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10

13:40 - 15:47CPT-YHZ

32h 07m2 stops

5:35 - 11:40YHZ-CPT

48h 05m2 stops

R28 060Emirates

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Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8

13:40 - 15:47CPT-YHZ

32h 07m2 stops

5:35 - 11:40YHZ-CPT

48h 05m2 stops

R28 077Emirates

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Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8

18:45 - 21:23CPT-YHZ

32h 38m2 stops

15:15 - 18:00YHZ-CPT

20h 45m1 stop

R31 871United Airlines

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Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownHalifax

CPT - YHZ

CPTYHZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/11

20:50-11:55

1 stop21h 05m

Halifax Intl

Wed 3/12

6:55-7:40

2 stops42h 45m

R16 399

Cape TownHalifax

CPT - YHZ

CPTYHZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/11

20:35-11:55

1 stop21h 20m

Halifax Intl

Wed 3/12

10:40-12:10

1 stop19h 30m

R17 098

Cape TownHalifax

CPT - YHZ

CPTYHZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/11

20:50-20:10

2 stops29h 20m

Halifax Intl

Wed 3/12

9:00-18:00

2 stops27h 00m

R18 042

Cape TownHalifax

CPT - YHZ

CPTYHZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/11

9:00-21:16

2 stops42h 16m

Halifax Intl

Wed 3/12

11:20-7:30

3 stops38h 10m

R19 581

Cape TownHalifax

CPT - YHZ

CPTYHZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/11

9:00-21:16

3 stops42h 16m

Halifax Intl

Wed 3/12

11:20-7:30

3 stops38h 10m

R20 140

JohannesburgHalifax

JNB - YHZ

JNBYHZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

19:45-14:31

2 stops48h 46m

Halifax Intl

Tue 10/2

10:40-10:30

2 stops41h 50m

R24 511

JohannesburgHalifax

JNB - YHZ

JNBYHZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

19:45-16:14

2 stops50h 29m

Halifax Intl

Tue 10/2

10:40-10:30

2 stops41h 50m

R24 773

Cape TownHalifax

CPT - YHZ

CPTYHZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

13:40-15:47

2 stops32h 07m

Halifax Intl

Sun 8/2

5:35-11:40

2 stops48h 05m

R28 060

Cape TownHalifax

CPT - YHZ

CPTYHZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

13:40-15:47

2 stops32h 07m

Halifax Intl

Sun 8/2

5:35-11:40

2 stops48h 05m

R28 077

Cape TownHalifax

CPT - YHZ

CPTYHZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

18:45-21:23

2 stops32h 38m

Halifax Intl

Sun 8/2

15:15-18:00

1 stop20h 45m

R31 871

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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 888. 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 454.

Cheapest flights to cities in Nova Scotia

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Summary info about Nova Scotia flight prices, duration and airlines

Best Round-Trip Price	R16 399
Fastest flight time	21h 05m
Popular in	December

The best round-trip flight price to Nova Scotia from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R16 399 (Cape Town Intl to Halifax Intl).

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The fastest flight to Nova Scotia from South Africa takes 21h 05m (Cape Town Intl to Halifax Intl).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Nova Scotia, with a 10% 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 113/per person and the cheapest flight to Nova Scotia is R2 045/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 49% 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 October 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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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Nova Scotia?

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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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