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Flight deals from Edinburgh to Halifax International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Edinburgh Airport to Halifax International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $806. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Halifax.$764 per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 Aug, returning Sat, 22 Aug.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in Halifax International.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Halifax International on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $764, select.
Halifax.$804 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep, returning Thu, 17 Sep.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Halifax International.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Halifax International on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $804, select.
Halifax.$814 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Halifax International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Halifax International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $814, select.
Halifax.$949 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug, returning Mon, 28 Sep.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Edinburgh on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Halifax International.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Halifax International on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $949, select.
Halifax.$959 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Halifax International.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Halifax International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $959, select.
Halifax.$1,115 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Oct, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Halifax International.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Halifax International on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,115, select.
Halifax.$1,306 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Jun, returning Thu, 24 Jun.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 10 Jun, arriving in Halifax International.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Halifax International on Thu, 24 Jun, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,306, select.
Halifax.$1,306 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Jun, returning Thu, 1 Jul.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Edinburgh on Sun, 20 Jun, arriving in Halifax International.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Halifax International on Thu, 1 Jul, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,306, select.
Halifax.$1,321 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Jul, returning Thu, 8 Jul.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 1 Jul, arriving in Halifax International.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Halifax International on Thu, 8 Jul, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,321, select.
Halifax.$1,337 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 May, returning Mon, 10 May.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 4 May, arriving in Halifax International.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Halifax International on Mon, 10 May, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,337, select.
Halifax.$1,398 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Sat, 17 Oct.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Halifax International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Halifax International on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,398, select.
Halifax.$1,430 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Apr, returning Tue, 4 May.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 20 Apr, arriving in Halifax International.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Halifax International on Tue, 4 May, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,430, select.
Halifax.$1,430 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Apr, returning Wed, 28 Apr.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 21 Apr, arriving in Halifax International.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Halifax International on Wed, 28 Apr, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,430, select.
Halifax.$1,433 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Halifax International.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Halifax International on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,433, select.
Halifax.$1,481 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Halifax International.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Halifax International on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,481, select.
Halifax.$1,485 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar, returning Tue, 30 Mar.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Halifax International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Halifax International on Tue, 30 Mar, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,485, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Halifax International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Edinburgh to Halifax International flights are currently cheapest in August.
Aug
from $764
Sep
from $804
Oct
from $814
Nov
from $1,493
Dec
from $1,788
Jan
from $1,623
Feb
from $1,564
Mar
from $1,485
Apr
from $1,430
May
from $1,337
Jun
from $1,306
Jul
from $1,321

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Halifax International

Edinburgh to Halifax International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Edinburgh to Halifax below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Halifax International.

Halifax International

26km from central Halifax
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Edinburgh to Halifax: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$765
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time6 hrs, 25 mins
Most popular airlineWestJet
Average flights per week3

Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh to Halifax International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Edinburgh to Halifax International is $765. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
6 hours and 25 minutes is the average flight time from Edinburgh to Halifax International.
WestJet flies direct from Edinburgh to Halifax International.
As of August 2026, there are 3 flights per week flying from Edinburgh to Halifax International.
The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Halifax International is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Edinburgh Airport to Halifax International Airport on Friday, 21 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 6 hours and 25 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Halifax International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Halifax is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, WestJet offers the cheapest flight tickets to Halifax International.

Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Halifax International Airport (YHZ): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Halifax International Airport is 6 hours 25 minutes.

  • Halifax is four hours behind Edinburgh and observes the UTC-4 timezone.

  • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your EDI to YHZ flight.

  • Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Travelling to Halifax (and then seeing more of Canada!) is easy with WestJet. This popular carrier has direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Halifax International Airport.

  • The majority of travellers choose to travel with WestJet on this route.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Halifax International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between EDI and YHZ:

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Toronto Pearson International Airport

    • Dublin Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Halifax International Airport (YHZ)

  • Right now, $441 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Halifax International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $764. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.

  • Get cheap tickets from EDI to YHZ by booking four months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.

  • September is the cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Halifax International Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from EDI to YHZ.

  • Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Halifax International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • 73% of flights that depart Edinburgh Airport land at their destination on time.

  • Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.

  • Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.

  • Taking an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Halifax International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near EDI:

Arriving at Halifax International Airport (YHZ)

When to fly to Halifax International Airport (YHZ)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Halifax International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Halifax in November.

  • The warmest month in Halifax is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Lock in your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Halifax International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • Search for cheap tickets from EDI to YHZ in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.

Explore more of Canada

  • You've done Halifax, now it's time to explore other parts of Canada. Travel about 177 kilometres north-west to Moncton to tick off its top sights. From Irishtown Nature Park to Centennial Park and Acadian Museum, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Canada, consider Sydney, roughly 306 kilometres north-east of Halifax. Membertou Heritage Park, Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design and Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science are highlights.

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