International route
Cheap flights from Vancouver to Halifax
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ). 2,752 miles, 5h 20m nonstop.
YVR to YHZ at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 2,752 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 5h 20mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- ACWS2 airlinesAir Canada, WestJet
- Nonstop flights per day
- 4all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday16% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 4h aheadHalifax vs Vancouver
Vancouver to Halifax
Round trips from $233
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.
Cheapest month: January 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 Vancouver to Halifax
2 airlines fly nonstop with 4 departures a day combined, plus 12 more with one stop.
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- WSWestJetNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldConnecting via SEA, PDX, SFO, SAN · first checked bag from $35
- G4Allegiant AirLow-costConnecting via SFB, PIE · first checked bag from $50
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via DFW, CLT, ORD, PHX, PHL · first checked bag from $40
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costConnecting via PVD, CHS, TPA, ORF · first checked bag from $45
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, SLC, SEA, JFK, BOS · first checked bag from $35
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costConnecting via LAS, ATL · first checked bag from $55
- B6JetBlueConnecting via JFK, BOS, FLL, MCO · first checked bag from $40
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costConnecting via DEN, LAS, MCO, SAN, STL, AUS · first checked bag from $35
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costConnecting via LAS, DTW, MCO, ATL, IAH · first checked bag from $55
- SYSun Country AirlinesLow-costConnecting via MSP · first checked bag from $45
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ORD, DEN, IAH, EWR, SFO, IAD, LAX · first checked bag from $40
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via TIJ · first checked bag from $45
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Atlanta (ATL)DLNKF93 airlines
- Las Vegas (LAS)WNNKF93 airlines
- Orlando (MCO)WNB6NK3 airlines
- Chicago (ORD)AAUA2 airlines
- Seattle (SEA)DLAS2 airlines
Tips for this route
- Only Air Canada and WestJet fly this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through ATL or LAS is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $233; September 2026 is the most expensive at $307 and up, a difference of $74 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 16% 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 4 hours ahead of Vancouver. Expect to lose 4 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 Vancouver to HalifaxVancouver to Halifax: common questions
How long is the flight from Vancouver to Halifax?
A nonstop flight from Vancouver (YVR) to Halifax (YHZ) takes about 5h 20m gate to gate, covering 2,752 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from YVR to YHZ?
Air Canada and WestJet operate nonstop flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Halifax (YHZ), with 4 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through ATL, LAS and MCO.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Halifax?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Vancouver (YVR) to Halifax (YHZ), starting at $233 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Vancouver 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 Vancouver and Halifax?
Halifax is 4 hours ahead of Vancouver. YVR is on America/Vancouver 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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