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Cheap flights from South Africa to Nova Scotia from R25 980

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — YHZ
Oct 14 — Oct 211
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Nova Scotia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Nova Scotia flight deals. Data was last updated 14 September 2025.

Round-trip from

R25 980

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R23 896
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 6/2-10/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 79h 22m total
  • South Africa to Nova Scotia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R14 010 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R17 388 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Best flights from South Africa to Nova Scotia
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Nova Scotia that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 14 September 2025.

Fri 6/213:25JNB - YHZ
2 stops32h 32mEmirates
Tue 10/25:35YHZ - JNB
2 stops46h 50mEmirates
Deal found 11/9R25 980
Wed 4/218:45CPT - YHZ
2 stops32h 38mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/215:15YHZ - CPT
1 stop20h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/9R32 457
Wed 4/213:40CPT - YHZ
2 stops32h 17mEmirates
Sun 8/25:35YHZ - CPT
2 stops48h 05mEmirates
Deal found 11/9R30 425
Wed 18/220:50CPT - YYG
2 stops26h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 22/211:15YYG - CPT
2 stops46h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/9R37 615

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Nova Scotia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 14 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Nova Scotia that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Nova Scotia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgHalifax

JNB - YHZ

JNBYHZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

13:25-15:57

2 stops32h 32m

Halifax Intl

Tue 10/2

5:35-10:25

2 stops46h 50m

R25 980

Cape TownHalifax

CPT - YHZ

CPTYHZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

13:40-15:57

2 stops32h 17m

Halifax Intl

Sun 8/2

5:35-11:40

2 stops48h 05m

R30 425

Cape TownHalifax

CPT - YHZ

CPTYHZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

18:45-21:23

2 stops32h 38m

Halifax Intl

Sun 8/2

15:15-18:00

1 stop20h 45m

R32 457

Cape TownCharlottetown

CPT - YYG

CPTYYG

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/2

20:50-17:40

2 stops26h 50m

Charlottetown

Sun 22/2

11:15-16:10

2 stops46h 55m

R37 615

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 11/9

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to NS?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Nova Scotia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 September 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Nova Scotia as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Nova Scotia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nova Scotia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Nova Scotia. Reviews last updated 14 September 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Nova Scotia, such as Emirates, United Airlines, andLufthansa. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 934 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 409 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Nova Scotia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Nova Scotia?

    There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Nova Scotia in 32h 32m. Fly via Emirates or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from South Africa to Nova Scotia is about 12143 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Nova Scotia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Nova Scotia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Nova Scotia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Nova Scotia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Nova Scotia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Nova Scotia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 3 airlines flying from South Africa to Nova Scotia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Nova Scotia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 14 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR16 114AverageR22 810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 810AverageR21 048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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EmiratesCheapestR23 892AverageR26 166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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