NYC - YHZ

£135 Find Cheap Flights from New York to Halifax – Compare and Save

1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Save 25% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Everything you should know

Cheapest return flight
£261
Typical prices: £325-£489
Air Canada
Mon 29/10Thu 1/11
EWR - YHZ • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£135
Typical prices: £158-£300
United Airlines
Sat 17/11
EWR - YHZ • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with United Airlines, Air Canada, and others. Average duration is 2h 09m.
Direct flights
+1
Direct flights
+1
Top routes
Cheapest • 4% average savings
Most popular
Insights
Insights
When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 20 weeks in advance save around 42% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
Insights
When to travel
Cheapest • 18% price drop
Most popular
Good to know
+1
Good to know
+1
Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg £212 (return)
Shortest trip • 4h 48m (one-way)
Insights
Insights
Start a new search
KAYAK searches hundreds of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you enjoy your trip to Halifax!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Expert advice
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from New York to Halifax (NYC-YHZ)

 
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from New York to Halifax

Thu, 29 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov
Air Canada Logo
12:45 - 15:58EWR  Newark-YHZ Halifax Intl
2h 13mdirect
Air Canada Logo
10:15 - 12:02YHZ  Halifax Intl-EWR Newark
2h 47mdirect
£261Air Canada
Thu, 29 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov
Air Canada Logo
12:45 - 15:58EWR  Newark-YHZ Halifax Intl
2h 13mdirect
Air Canada Logo
06:05 - 09:45YHZ  Halifax Intl-EWR Newark
4h 40m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
£270Air Canada
Thu, 29 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov
Porter Airlines Logo
09:40 - 17:02EWR  Newark-YHZ Halifax Intl
6h 22m2 stops Toronto Island Ottawa
Porter Airlines Logo
06:20 - 12:10YHZ  Halifax Intl-EWR Newark
6h 50m1 stop Ottawa
£274Porter Airlines
Thu, 29 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:40 - 17:40LGA  New York LaGuardia-YHZ Halifax Intl
7h 00m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:00 - 21:30YHZ  Halifax Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia
5h 30m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
£301Multiple Airlines
Thu, 29 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov
Porter Airlines Logo
09:40 - 17:02EWR  Newark-YHZ Halifax Intl
6h 22m2 stops Toronto Island Ottawa
Porter Airlines Logo
06:20 - 13:35YHZ  Halifax Intl-EWR Newark
8h 15m2 stops Ottawa Toronto Island
£303Porter Airlines
Mon, 26 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:15 - 13:24EWR  Newark-YHZ Halifax Intl
2h 09mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:15 - 12:02YHZ  Halifax Intl-EWR Newark
2h 47mdirect
£306Multiple Airlines
Thu, 29 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:00 - 17:40EWR  Newark-YHZ Halifax Intl
8h 40m1 stop Toronto Island
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:05 - 09:45YHZ  Halifax Intl-EWR Newark
4h 40m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
£309Multiple Airlines
Mon, 26 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:15 - 13:24EWR  Newark-YHZ Halifax Intl
2h 09mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:05 - 09:45YHZ  Halifax Intl-EWR Newark
4h 40m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
£312Multiple Airlines
Tue, 1 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec
Porter Airlines Logo
12:50 - 20:15EWR  Newark-YHZ Halifax Intl
6h 25m1 stop Ottawa
Porter Airlines Logo
06:40 - 12:10YHZ  Halifax Intl-EWR Newark
6h 30m1 stop Ottawa
£314Porter Airlines
Thu, 29 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:15 - 13:24EWR  Newark-YHZ Halifax Intl
2h 09mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:15 - 12:02YHZ  Halifax Intl-EWR Newark
2h 47mdirect
£315Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for New York to Halifax flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from New York to Halifax with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from New York to Halifax?

Return flights from New York to Halifax start at £261. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from £325 to £489. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £261 on Air Canada.

What is the cheapest New York to Halifax flight route?

There's little price difference between New York to Halifax routes. They average around £415 return, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Halifax?

Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Halifax and is 3% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 13% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Halifax?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Halifax at £326 return.
•December (£473) and October (£434) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 44% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from New York to Halifax the cheapest?

Flights from New York to Halifax are cheapest 20 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 42% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from New York to Halifax

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Air Canada

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on Lufthansa

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has travelled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

Key details for New York to Halifax flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

£135
Best time to beat the crowds (18% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (8% more expensive on average)
Flights from Newark Airport to Halifax

When to book flights from New York to Halifax

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to Halifax based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price

Your New York to Halifax flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on New York to Halifax flights?

    Among airlines operating New York to Halifax flights:

    • Delta: offers free seat selection
    • American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Air Canada: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • WestJet: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines are available on the route from New York to Halifax?

    4 airlines operate flights between New York and Halifax. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • United Airlines
    • Air Canada
    • Delta
    • American Airlines

  • Which airports can I use when flying from New York to Halifax?

    Flights from New York to Halifax may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at Halifax Intl (YHZ).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on New York to Halifax flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Air Canada: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from New York to Halifax?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from New York to Halifax.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from New York to Halifax?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £212 return via Toronto Island (YTZ), compared with £410 for direct.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from New York to Halifax?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £22–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from New York to Halifax pass through?

    One-stop flights from New York to Halifax most commonly connect through:

    • Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 43% of one-stop connections
    • Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) – 29% of one-stop connections
    • Ottawa (YOW) – 17% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) – 6% of one-stop connections

    Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from New York to Halifax?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the New York to Halifax route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £387 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £452, a difference of £65. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How are flight departures from New York to Halifax spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on New York to Halifax flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from New York to Halifax?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York to Halifax:

    • Earliest: departs at 10:15 and lands at 12:24
    • Latest: departs at 20:42 and lands at 22:51.

    The flight takes about 2h 09m.

  • How expensive are last-minute New York to Halifax flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 38% above the route average of £399. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from New York to Halifax?

    A direct flight from New York to Halifax takes 2h 09m, covering 602 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from New York to Halifax?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • Have flight prices from New York to Halifax changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £261 to £954. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from New York to Halifax looking right now?

    One-way fares from New York to Halifax are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £155, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from New York to Halifax?

    Flying via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 48m, compared to 5h 34m via Ottawa (YOW) and 6h 11m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA).

  • What is the time difference between New York and Halifax?

    Halifax is 1 hour ahead of New York (Atlantic Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • Which car hire options are available at Halifax Intl Airport (YHZ)?

    Halifax Intl Airport (YHZ) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £13 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Thrifty
    • Avis
    • Dollar

  • How much should I expect to pay for a New York to Halifax flight?

    Return flights from New York to Halifax range from £325 to £489, with an average of £399 over the past 12 months. Anything below £325 counts as a good deal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on New York to Halifax flights?

    Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on New York to Halifax flights:

    • Delta
    • American Airlines
    • WestJet

    Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

Your guide to booking New York to Halifax flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Thursday flights average £387 – about £65 less than Sunday (14% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 20 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 42% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your New York to Halifax trip for February. Fares historically average £326 return in that month – typically £146 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £212 return on this route – about £198 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from New York to Halifax?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from New York to Halifax Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New York to Halifax Intl

Monday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Friday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Saturday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Sunday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

See more direct flights

Direct returns

Halifax Intl to New York

Monday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Friday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Saturday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Sunday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

See more direct flights

More options for your flight from New York to Halifax

Complete your trip to Halifax with a hotel stay or car hire