Non-stop flights from Halifax (YHZ)
Halifax Airport (IATA: YHZ, ICAO: CYHZ), also known as Halifax Stanfield International Airport, is a medium sized airport in Canada.It is an international airport and serves the area of Halifax, Canada.Halifax Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 47 destinations in 18 countries.
At present, there are 17 domestic flights from Halifax.
The longest flight from Halifax YHZ is a 3,323 mile (5,348 km) non-stop route to Zürich ZRH. This direct flight takes around 6 hours and 5 minutes and is operated by Edelweiss Air.
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In total there are 13 airlines flying from and to Halifax. Most flights are operated by one of the following carriers:
Popular destinations from Halifax
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Halifax, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Halifax that require a stopover:
Information on Points & Miles
This section lists destinations within specific distances from Halifax. It's helpful if you're seeking destinations covering certain mileage, which can be useful when planning an award flight or booking with points and miles.
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Destinations from Halifax by flight duration
Discover a variety of destinations from Halifax below, organized by flight duration. This layout allows you to easily identify destinations based on the maximum flight duration you prefer. Additionally, you can utilize the duration filter on the map, which is even more convenient!
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Best time to travel from Halifax
When planning a trip from Halifax, the ideal time to travel depends on the climate and location of your destination. To assist you, we've organized all destinations by their climate types.
🌳 🍂 Warm Continental destinations
Check out the 15 Warm Continental destinations below that are accessible via direct flights from Halifax. Regions in the warm continental climate are famous for their geographical diversity, including wide-open plains, mountains, and forests, making them perfect for outdoor activities like hiking and skiing.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
For the best experience, plan your visit between late spring and the end of summer, as the weather is lovely from May to August, with temperatures between 20°C and 28°C (68°F and 82°F). Keep in mind that winters can be quite cold, with frost present in almost every month from November to March, so if you enjoy winter sports, the snowy conditions in that period are perfect.
🌊 🌧️ Oceanic / Maritime destinations
You can find direct flights from Halifax to 10 different oceanic and maritime locations at the moment. Enjoy the mild weather, green scenery, and a peaceful blend of nature and cultural exploration.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The oceanic locations in the Northern Hemisphere are ideal for a summer getaway, specifically from May to August, with temperatures from 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). You'll enjoy pleasantly warm weather, whereas the months from September to February are more prone to rain.
🌺 💦 Humid Subtropical destinations
Departing from Halifax, you have the option to take a direct flight to 7 Humid Subtropical/Warm Temperate destinations. Known for their hot, humid summers, with temperatures around 30°C (86°F), and mild winters, these destinations feature lush greenery and year-round rainfall. You'll discover a blend of beautiful beaches, dense forests, and lively cities, offering abundant outdoor adventures, cultural sights, and city attractions to explore.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
These destinations can be enjoyed year-round, but the best times to visit are from April to June or from August to October
🌴 Tropical destinations
As of October, you can fly non-stop to 7 tropical locations. These areas are renowned for their rainforests, beaches, and adventurous activities like hiking, diving, and wildlife exploration.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
In the Northern Hemisphere, the dry season for these destinations lasts from November to April, which is the best time to explore them! You can enjoy predominantly dry conditions with tempratures ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) during this period, while the wet season might lead to longer rain spells.
🥵 Hot Continental destinations
At the moment, 3 Hot Continental destinations are accessible with a direct flight from Halifax. Hot Continental destinations are known known for their hot, humid summers, where temperatures frequently rise above 30°C (86°F), and celebrated for their diverse landscapes, featuring both forests and mountains. Additionally, exploring the urban city areas can be highly enjoyable as well!
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The spring, summer, and fall months, from March to November, are typically the best times to visit these continental destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere. Summers can be very warm though, and there's a bit more precipitation compared to spring and autumn.
🌲 ❄️ Subarctic or Alpine destinations
You can fly directly from Halifax to 2 Subarctic / Alpine destinations. Enjoy the natural beauty of the destinations with the Subarctic / Alpine climate, including dense forests and tundra landscapes, which make them perfect for hiking, spotting wildlife, and winter activities.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The most favorable time to visit these subarctic spots (on the Northern Hemisphere) is during the long, sunny winter months from November to March. With a variety of winter sports available in the higher elevations, you’re bound to have a wonderful time. If winter's not your vibe, consider visiting in mid-summer (May - August), when the temperatures are mild and often pleasantly warm, between 15°C (59°F) and 20°C (68°F).
☀️ Hot Mediterranean destinations
Halifax currently offers non-stop flights to 2 Hot Mediterranean destinations. Known for their beautiful coastlines and rich cultural heritage — although depending on your the exact destination of your choice — as well as outdoor lifestyle offering a balance of relaxation, nature, and culture.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
Although Mediterranean destinations in the Northern Hemisphere are nice to visit throughout the year, the best times to explore them are in spring (March-May) and fall (September-November). The temperatures during these seasons are pleasantly warm, which is a nice contrast to the summer heat that often prevails there with temperatures rising above 30°C (86°F).
🥶 🌨️ Polar / Tundra destinations
You can travel directly from Halifax to one destination influenced by the Polar / Tundra climate. These areas, renowned for their glacial landscapes and frozen terrain — with temperatures well below 0°C (32°F) and often dropping to -30°C (-22°F) — offer opportunities for adventure activities like ice climbing, glacier hiking, and polar expeditions to observe wildlife such as seals, penguins, and polar bears.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The best time to explore these areas in the Northern Hemisphere is during the summer months (June-August), when you'll enjoy abundant sunshine and long days. If you're a fan of snow, these places are ideal as they have snow year-round. Just keep in mind that winters can be quite cold and dark.
Business class flights from Halifax
There are 19 airports that have flights from Halifax in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from YHZ are listed below:
Intercontinental flights from Halifax
There are intercontinental flights operating from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) between Halifax and Europe, the United States, Central America and the Caribbean.
* Please note that there are no direct services between Halifax and Southern America, Africa, the Middle-East, Southern Asia, China, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Halifax to Europe
WestJet: year-round to Dublin (DUB), Edinburgh (EDI), London Gatwick (LGW), Lisbon (LIS), seasonal flights to Barcelona (BCN), year-round flights to Paris (CDG) and Amsterdam (AMS).
Air Canada (Star Alliance): year-round to London Heathrow (LHR) and seasonal flights to Brussels (BRU).
Icelandair: year-round to Reykjavik (Keflavik) (KEF).
Discover Airlines: seasonal flights to Frankfurt (FRA).
Edelweiss Air: seasonal flights to Zürich (ZRH).
Non-stop flights from Halifax to the US
WestJet: year-round to Detroit (DTW).
Air Canada (Star Alliance): year-round to Boston (BOS), Orlando (MCO) and seasonal flights to Tampa (TPA).
American Airlines (Oneworld): seasonal flights to Boston (BOS), Chicago (ORD), New York City (LGA), Philadelphia (PHL) and Washington (DCA).
Delta (SkyTeam): seasonal flights to Boston (BOS) and New York City (LGA).
Porter: seasonal flights to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Orlando (MCO).
United Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round to Chicago (ORD).
Non-stop flights from Halifax to Central America
WestJet: year-round to Cancún (CUN).
Air Canada (Star Alliance): year-round to Cancún (CUN).
Air Transat: seasonal flights to Cancún (CUN).
Porter: seasonal flights to Cancún (CUN).
Non-stop flights from Halifax to the Caribbean
WestJet: seasonal flights to Puerto Plata (POP), Punta Cana (PUJ) and Montego Bay (MBJ).
Air Canada (Star Alliance): year-round to Punta Cana (PUJ), seasonal flights to Montego Bay (MBJ), Nassau (NAS) and Bridgetown (BGI).
Air Transat: seasonal flights to Puerto Plata (POP), Punta Cana (PUJ) and Montego Bay (MBJ).
International flights from Halifax
Flights from Halifax to Bahamas
Nassau is the only destination in Bahamas with direct flights from Halifax. Direct flights to Nassau are offered by Air Canada (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in December and ends in April.
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Flights from Halifax to Barbados
In Barbados, the only destination that has a direct flight from Halifax is Bridgetown. Direct flights to Bridgetown are offered by Air Canada (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in December and ends in April.
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Flights from Halifax to Belgium
There is 1 destination in Belgium that has a direct connection from Halifax, which is Brussels. Direct flights to Brussels are offered by Air Canada (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that started in June and ends in September.
All flights to Belgium
Flights from Halifax to Bermuda
In Bermuda, the only destination that has a direct flight from Halifax is Bermuda. Direct flights to Bermuda are offered by BermudAir.
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Flights from Halifax to Dominican Republic
There are 2 destinations in Dominican Republic that have non-stop flights from Halifax.
You can fly non-stop to Puerto Plata with Air Transat or WestJet. This is a seasonal route that started in January and ends in April.
Non-stop flights to Punta Cana are offered by Air Canada (Star Alliance), Air Transat and WestJet.
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Flights from Halifax to France
Paris is the only destination in France with direct flights from Halifax. Direct flights to Paris are offered by WestJet.
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Flights from Halifax to Germany
There is 1 destination in Germany that has a direct connection from Halifax, which is Frankfurt. Direct flights to Frankfurt are offered by Discover Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in November.
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Flights from Halifax to Iceland
Reykjavik (Keflavik) is the only destination in Iceland with direct flights from Halifax. Direct flights to Reykjavik (Keflavik) are offered by Icelandair.
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Flights from Halifax to Ireland
In Ireland, the only destination that has a direct flight from Halifax is Dublin. Direct flights to Dublin are offered by WestJet.
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Flights from Halifax to Jamaica
There is 1 destination in Jamaica that has a direct connection from Halifax, which is Montego Bay. Non-stop flights to Montego Bay are offered by Air Canada (Star Alliance), Air Transat and WestJet. This is a seasonal route that starts in December and ends in May.
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Flights from Halifax to Mexico
In Mexico, the only destination that has a direct flight from Halifax is Cancún. From Halifax to Cancún there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Air Canada (Star Alliance), Air Transat, Porter and WestJet.
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Flights from Halifax to Netherlands
Amsterdam is the only destination in Netherlands with direct flights from Halifax. Direct flights to Amsterdam are offered by WestJet.
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Flights from Halifax to Portugal
There is 1 destination in Portugal that has a direct connection from Halifax, which is Lisbon. Direct flights to Lisbon are offered by WestJet.
All flights to Portugal
Flights from Halifax to Spain
Barcelona is the only destination in Spain with direct flights from Halifax. Direct flights to Barcelona are offered by WestJet. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in October 2026.
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Flights from Halifax to St. Pierre & Miquelon
In St. Pierre & Miquelon, the only destination that has a direct flight from Halifax is Saint-Pierre. Direct flights to Saint-Pierre are offered by Air Saint Pierre.
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Flights from Halifax to Switzerland
There is 1 destination in Switzerland that has a direct connection from Halifax, which is Zürich. Direct flights to Zürich are offered by Edelweiss Air. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in October 2026.
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Flights from Halifax to United Kingdom
If you are looking for a direct flight from Halifax to United Kingdom, there are 3 destinations to choose from.
To Edinburgh and London Gatwick, you can fly with WestJet.
You can fly non-stop from Halifax to London Heathrow with Air Canada (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Halifax to United States
You can fly non-stop from Halifax to lots of destinations in United States, as there is a total of 10 airports that have direct services from Halifax.
Non-stop flights to Boston are offered by Air Canada (Star Alliance), American Airlines (Oneworld) and Delta (SkyTeam).
You can fly non-stop to Chicago with American Airlines (Oneworld) or United Airlines (Star Alliance). This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in October 2026.
You can fly non-stop from Halifax to Detroit with WestJet.
The only airline with direct flights to Fort Lauderdale is Porter. This is a seasonal route that starts in December and ends in April.
You can fly non-stop to New York City with American Airlines (Oneworld) or Delta (SkyTeam). This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in October 2026.
You can fly non-stop to Newark with Air Canada (Star Alliance) or United Airlines (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop to Orlando with Air Canada (Star Alliance) or Porter.
The only airline with direct flights to Philadelphia is American Airlines (Oneworld). This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in October 2026.
You can fly non-stop from Halifax to Tampa with Air Canada (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in December and ends in March.
The only airline with direct flights to Washington is American Airlines (Oneworld). This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in October 2026.
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Domestic flights from Halifax
Flights from Halifax to Canada
There are lots of domestic flights from Halifax (YHZ). 17 airports in Canada have direct flights from the airport.
Direct flights to Calgary are offered by WestJet.
You can fly non-stop to Deer Lake with Air Canada (Star Alliance) or Porter.
You can fly non-stop from Halifax to Edmonton with WestJet.
The only airline with direct flights to Gander is Air Canada (Star Alliance).
Direct flights to Hamilton are offered by Porter.
You can fly non-stop from Halifax to Happy Valley / Goose Bay with Air Canada (Star Alliance).
Direct flights to Kitchener / Waterloo are offered by Flair Airlines.
The only airline with direct flights to Longueuil is Porter.
To Montreal and Ottawa, you can fly with Air Canada (Star Alliance) and Porter.
All direct flights from Halifax to Regina and Saskatoon are operated by WestJet.
You can fly non-stop to St. John's with Air Canada (Star Alliance) or Porter.
From Halifax to Toronto there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Air Canada (Star Alliance), Flair Airlines, Porter and WestJet.
You can fly non-stop from Halifax to Toronto with Porter. This is a seasonal route that starts in December and ends in January.
You can fly non-stop to Vancouver with Air Canada (Star Alliance) or WestJet.
Direct flights to Winnipeg are offered by WestJet.
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Alternative airports near Halifax
Below you can find a list of alternative airports to Halifax (YHZ). The nearest airports to Halifax (YHZ) are Charlottetown (YYG) and Moncton (YQM).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Halifax?
There is 1 airport in Halifax: Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ).
What is the best airport to fly from Halifax?
The most convenient airport to fly from Halifax is Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ).
How many airlines fly from Halifax?
There are 13 airlines flying from Halifax to 47 airports around the world, as of October 2026.
Which airlines fly from Halifax?
WestJet, Air Canada and Porter operate most flights from Halifax. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Halifax?
Star Alliance, Oneworld and SkyTeam are all flying from Halifax.
How many nonstop flights are there from Halifax?
There are roughly 1,796 flights departing from Halifax every month (or 420 flights each week), to a total of 47 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Halifax Airport?
The official name of Halifax Airport is Halifax Stanfield International Airport.
What is the airport code of Halifax Airport?
The airport code of Halifax Airport is YHZ.
What are the most popular flights from Halifax?
Toronto, Ottawa and St. John's are the 3 most popular routes from Halifax. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Halifax, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Halifax?
| Halifax to Toronto | 2h 29m |
| Halifax to Ottawa | 2h 10m |
| Halifax to St. John's | 1h 53m |
| Halifax to Montreal | 1h 45m |
| Halifax to Calgary | 5h 35m |
