Flying from Saint John Airport (YSJ) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ): what you need to know
Saint John and Halifax follow the same timezone, UTC-3.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your YSJ to YHZ flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Saint John Airport (YSJ) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
89 € is the best price for a one-way Saint John Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport flight. Return flights start from 172 €. These prices may change based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from YSJ to YHZ, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Saint John Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Saint John Airport (YSJ)
Of all flights leaving Saint John Airport, 77.05% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Saint John to Saint John Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near YSJ? If you're catching an early flight from Saint John Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
Consider staying in a hotel close to YHZ if you're on a late Saint John Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Halifax Stanfield International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis, Hertz or Alamo and discover more of Halifax and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Halifax Stanfield International Airport about two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to central Halifax
Halifax Stanfield International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Halifax. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
August is the most popular month for flights from Saint John Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Halifax in February.
Book your flight from Saint John Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Halifax during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YSJ to YHZ around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Canada
Halifax has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Canada just waiting to be explored. About 177 kilometres north-west of Halifax, a visit to Moncton will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Parc Magnetic Hill Estates Park, Tidal Bore and Magnetic Hill Zoo.
Sydney is another favourite destination in Canada and is around 306 kilometres north-east of Halifax. No journey is complete without seeing Cossit House Museum, Membertou Heritage Park and Jost House Museum.