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 57h 10m and 39h 26m, respectively.

R16 747 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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United Airlines

Nov 23

CPT

23h 41m

2 stops

YHZ

Nov 30

YHZ

20h 45m

1 stop

CPT

R16 747

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United Airlines

Nov 23

CPT

33h 04m

2 stops

YHZ

Nov 30

YHZ

27h 00m

2 stops

CPT

R17 543

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SWISS

Nov 14

CPT

43h 06m

2 stops

YHZ

Nov 21

YHZ

35h 30m

3 stops

CPT

R20 141

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SWISS

Nov 23

CPT

43h 06m

2 stops

YHZ

Nov 30

YHZ

56h 50m

3 stops

CPT

R21 925

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SWISS

Nov 23

CPT

42h 16m

3 stops

YHZ

Nov 30

YHZ

56h 50m

3 stops

CPT

R22 548

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Multiple Airlines

Nov 14

CPT

21h 05m

1 stop

YHZ

Nov 21

YHZ

39h 00m

2 stops

CPT

R23 033

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Multiple Airlines

Nov 14

CPT

28h 21m

2 stops

YHZ

Nov 21

YHZ

33h 00m

2 stops

CPT

R23 552

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SWISS

Nov 14

CPT

37h 51m

3 stops

YHZ

Nov 21

YHZ

32h 50m

3 stops

CPT

R24 089

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Emirates

Feb 6

JNB

42h 05m

2 stops

YHZ

Feb 10

YHZ

29h 00m

2 stops

JNB

R26 046

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Emirates

Feb 6

JNB

57h 10m

2 stops

YHZ

Feb 10

YHZ

46h 50m

2 stops

JNB

R26 133

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Emirates

Feb 6

JNB

34h 46m

2 stops

YHZ

Feb 10

YHZ

33h 00m

2 stops

JNB

R26 254

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Multiple Airlines

Dec 4

CPT

35h 55m

2 stops

YHZ

Dec 11

YHZ

35h 30m

3 stops

CPT

R30 047

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Recent return flight deals from South Africa to Nova Scotia

20:50 - 14:31CPT-YHZ

23h 41m2 stops

15:15 - 18:00YHZ-CPT

20h 45m1 stop

R16 747United Airlines

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Sun, Nov 23 - Sun, Nov 30

20:50 - 23:54CPT-YHZ

33h 04m2 stops

9:00 - 18:00YHZ-CPT

27h 00m2 stops

R17 543United Airlines

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Sun, Nov 23 - Sun, Nov 30

9:00 - 22:06CPT-YHZ

43h 06m2 stops

14:00 - 7:30YHZ-CPT

35h 30m3 stops

R20 141SWISS

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Fri, Nov 14 - Fri, Nov 21

9:00 - 22:06CPT-YHZ

43h 06m2 stops

16:40 - 7:30YHZ-CPT

56h 50m3 stops

R21 925SWISS

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Sun, Nov 23 - Sun, Nov 30

9:00 - 21:16CPT-YHZ

42h 16m3 stops

16:40 - 7:30YHZ-CPT

56h 50m3 stops

R22 548SWISS

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Sun, Nov 23 - Sun, Nov 30

20:50 - 11:55CPT-YHZ

21h 05m1 stop

10:40 - 7:40YHZ-CPT

39h 00m2 stops

R23 033Multiple Airlines

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Fri, Nov 14 - Fri, Nov 21

23:45 - 22:06CPT-YHZ

28h 21m2 stops

6:55 - 21:55YHZ-CPT

33h 00m2 stops

R23 552Multiple Airlines

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Fri, Nov 14 - Fri, Nov 21

14:15 - 22:06CPT-YHZ

37h 51m3 stops

16:40 - 7:30YHZ-CPT

32h 50m3 stops

R24 089SWISS

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Fri, Nov 14 - Fri, Nov 21

13:25 - 1:30JNB-YHZ

42h 05m2 stops

5:35 - 16:35YHZ-JNB

29h 00m2 stops

R26 046Emirates

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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10

22:20 - 1:30JNB-YHZ

57h 10m2 stops

5:35 - 10:25YHZ-JNB

46h 50m2 stops

R26 133Emirates

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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownHalifax

CPT - YHZ

CPTYHZ

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/11

20:50-14:31

2 stops23h 41m

Halifax Intl

Sun 30/11

15:15-18:00

1 stop20h 45m

R16 747

Cape TownHalifax

CPT - YHZ

CPTYHZ

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/11

20:50-23:54

2 stops33h 04m

Halifax Intl

Sun 30/11

9:00-18:00

2 stops27h 00m

R17 543

Cape TownHalifax

CPT - YHZ

CPTYHZ

Cape Town Intl

Fri 14/11

9:00-22:06

2 stops43h 06m

Halifax Intl

Fri 21/11

14:00-7:30

3 stops35h 30m

R20 141

Cape TownHalifax

CPT - YHZ

CPTYHZ

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/11

9:00-22:06

2 stops43h 06m

Halifax Intl

Sun 30/11

16:40-7:30

3 stops56h 50m

R21 925

Cape TownHalifax

CPT - YHZ

CPTYHZ

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/11

9:00-21:16

3 stops42h 16m

Halifax Intl

Sun 30/11

16:40-7:30

3 stops56h 50m

R22 548

Cape TownHalifax

CPT - YHZ

CPTYHZ

Cape Town Intl

Fri 14/11

20:50-11:55

1 stop21h 05m

Halifax Intl

Fri 21/11

10:40-7:40

2 stops39h 00m

R23 033

Cape TownHalifax

CPT - YHZ

CPTYHZ

Cape Town Intl

Fri 14/11

23:45-22:06

2 stops28h 21m

Halifax Intl

Fri 21/11

6:55-21:55

2 stops33h 00m

R23 552

Cape TownHalifax

CPT - YHZ

CPTYHZ

Cape Town Intl

Fri 14/11

14:15-22:06

3 stops37h 51m

Halifax Intl

Fri 21/11

16:40-7:30

3 stops32h 50m

R24 089

JohannesburgHalifax

JNB - YHZ

JNBYHZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

13:25-1:30

2 stops42h 05m

Halifax Intl

Tue 10/2

5:35-16:35

2 stops29h 00m

R26 046

JohannesburgHalifax

JNB - YHZ

JNBYHZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

22:20-1:30

2 stops57h 10m

Halifax Intl

Tue 10/2

5:35-10:25

2 stops46h 50m

R26 133

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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 691. 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 205.

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Summary info about Nova Scotia flight prices, duration and airlines

Best Round-Trip Price	R16 747
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 747 (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 14% 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 055/per person and the cheapest flight to Nova Scotia is R2 025/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 83% 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 September 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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