International route
Cheap flights from Chicago to Halifax
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ). 1,236 miles, 2h 45m nonstop.
ORD to YHZ at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 1,236 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 2h 45mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AAUA2 airlinesAmerican, United
- Nonstop flights per day
- 2all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- February 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday18% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 2h aheadHalifax vs Chicago
Chicago to Halifax
Round trips from $138
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Feb 3.
Cheapest month: February 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Chicago to Halifax
2 airlines fly nonstop with 2 departures a day combined, plus 9 more with one stop.
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YYZ, YUL · first checked bag from $35
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costConnecting via PVD, CHS, ORF · first checked bag from $45
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, JFK, BOS · first checked bag from $35
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costConnecting via ATL · first checked bag from $55
- B6JetBlueConnecting via JFK, BOS · first checked bag from $40
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costConnecting via STL · first checked bag from $35
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costConnecting via DTW, ATL · first checked bag from $55
- SYSun Country AirlinesLow-costConnecting via MSP · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYZ · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Atlanta (ATL)DLNKF93 airlines
- New York (JFK)DLB62 airlines
- Boston (BOS)DLB62 airlines
- Toronto (YYZ)ACWS2 airlines
- St. Louis (STL)WN1 airline
Which airport should I use?
Chicago has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Chicago
Tips for this route
- Only American and United fly this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through ATL or JFK is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- February 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $138; September 2026 is the most expensive at $180 and up, a difference of $42 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays.
- Halifax is 2 hours ahead of Chicago. Expect to lose 2 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
Destination guide
Halifax: Atlantic Canada's harbour city and lobster capital
Halifax is a working port with a boardwalk, a hilltop citadel and the best seafood on the Atlantic coast. It is also the gateway to Nova Scotia: Peggy's Cove is 45 minutes away and the Cabot Trail a day's drive up-island.
Best time to visit: June to September for warm weather and full restaurant hours; lobster season and the Halifax Busker Festival fall in this window. Late September and early October bring fall colour on Cape Breton with far fewer visitors. Winter is cold, grey and cheap.
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Search Chicago to HalifaxChicago to Halifax: common questions
How long is the flight from Chicago to Halifax?
A nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Halifax (YHZ) takes about 2h 45m gate to gate, covering 1,236 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to YHZ?
American Airlines and United Airlines operate nonstop flights from Chicago (ORD) to Halifax (YHZ), with 2 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through ATL, JFK and BOS.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Halifax?
Over the next six months, February 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Chicago (ORD) to Halifax (YHZ), starting at $138 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Chicago to Halifax flights?
Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Halifax?
Halifax is 2 hours ahead of Chicago. ORD is on America/Chicago time and YHZ on America/Halifax time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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