Boston to Halifax (BOS–YHZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AC7668
AC Air Canada
DH8D
6:40 PM
EDT TB
9:23 PM
ADT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK5792
EK Emirates
DH4
6:40 PM
EDT TB
9:23 PM
ADT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA8116
UA United
DH8D
4:50 PM
ADT
5:50 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK5793
EK Emirates
DH8D
4:50 PM
ADT
5:50 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC7669
AC Air Canada
DH4
4:50 PM
ADT
5:50 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Boston to Halifax
3 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 413 mi 1h 43m nonstop +1h ahead 22 1-stop hubs

BOS–YHZ is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, Emirates and PAL Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 413 miles in approximately 1h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BOS–YHZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 7 DH8D 1h43 100% Star Alliance
EK Emirates 7 DH4 1h43 100%
PB PAL Airlines 0 100%
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – EK
DH8D De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – AC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: EK + PB (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BOS to YHZ direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BOS to YHZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
604
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BOS → YHZ
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
33%
Return
YHZ → BOS
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
46%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BOS delays → YHZ delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Halifax is 1 hour ahead of Boston.
BOS: EDT · YHZ: ADT

When it's 6:00 PM in Boston, it's 7:00 PM in Halifax.
Distance & Flight Time
413 mi / 665 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 43m.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Canada without a visa for stays up to 6 months. No eTA is needed when arriving by air with a US passport. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of funds may be requested at the border.

Getting to BOS

MBTA Silver Line SL1 bus runs from South Station (Red Line, Amtrak) through the Ted Williams Tunnel to all Logan terminals; free from the airport, $2.40 inbound. Journey from South Station takes 15–20 minutes depending on traffic. The Blue Line Aquarium station connects to a free water taxi ($12) across the harbor to Logan; scenic but weather-dependent.Taxis from downtown Boston cost $30–45 with the Ted Williams Tunnel toll included. Ride-hails are comparable. The Sumner and Ted Williams tunnels both serve the airport; check traffic before departing, as both frequently back up. Logan is only 3 miles from downtown but tunnel congestion often extends that to 30+ minutes.

BOS–YHZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Boston to Halifax route.
Route details
Distance413 mi / 665 km
Flight time1h 43m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights14 out / 21 return
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: BOS
IATA / ICAOBOS / KBOS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr42.2M
Elevation20 ft / 6 m
Destination: YHZ
IATA / ICAOYHZ / CYHZ
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BOS to YHZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Boston Logan International Airport to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport take approximately 1h 43m. The route covers 413 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Emirates and PAL Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from BOS to YHZ. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HPN, YMX, JFK, YHM, YKF, PLS, POP, PHX, YUL, LHR, NAS, YYZ, YOW, PUJ, EWR, FLL, MCO, BDA, YTZ, CUN, TPA and MBJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Halifax is 1 hour ahead of Boston.
Yes, return flights from YHZ to BOS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BOS to YHZ

Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Emirates and PAL Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BOS to YHZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BOS to YHZ ranges from 1 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 413 miles (665 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via HPN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.