Deer Lake to Halifax (YDF–YHZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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PD2196
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH4
4:30 PM
AST
5:40 PM
ADT
1h 40m
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AC7705
AC Air Canada
DH4
6:50 PM
AST
7:59 PM
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1h 39m
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PD2195
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH8D
1:40 PM
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3:45 PM
AST
1h 35m
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Deer Lake to Halifax
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 415 mi 1h 39m nonstop +1h ahead 5 1-stop hubs

YDF–YHZ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada and Porter Airlines Canada lead the route. The flight covers 415 miles in approximately 1h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore YDF Routes YHZ Routes YDF Live Flights YHZ Live Flights YHZ Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YDF–YHZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 7 DH4 1h39 – Star Alliance –
PD Porter Airlines Canada 7 DH4 1h40 – – –
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – AC, PD
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: PD (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YDF 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
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YDF to YHZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
YQB ~6h 56m YUL ~10h 46m YYZ ~18h 29m YYT ~20h 23m YYR ~25h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
40
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YDF → YHZ
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
51%
Return
YHZ → YDF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YHZ delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Halifax from Deer Lake

Nearby airports with service to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport.
Metric YDF→YHZ YQX→YHZ FSP→YHZ
Distance from YDF – 129 mi 178 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 1
Weekly flights 14 7 3
Flight time 1h 39m 1h 57m 1h 30m
Gander (YQX) to Halifax flights · Saint-Pierre (FSP) to Halifax flights
Airports within 200 miles of YDF with service to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Halifax is 1 hour ahead of Deer Lake.
YDF: AST · YHZ: ADT

When it's 6:00 PM in Deer Lake, it's 7:00 PM in Halifax.
Distance & Flight Time
415 mi / 667 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 39m to 1h 40m.
Facts

YDF–YHZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Deer Lake to Halifax route.
Route details
Distance415 mi / 667 km
Flight time1h 39m to 1h 40m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 7 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: YDF
Full nameDeer Lake Airport
IATA / ICAOYDF / CYDF
TimezoneAmerica/Blanc-Sablon
Elevation72 ft / 22 m
Destination: YHZ
Full nameHalifax / Stanfield International Airport
IATA / ICAOYHZ / CYHZ
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YDF to YHZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Deer Lake Airport to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport take approximately 1h 39m to 1h 40m. The route covers 415 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada and Porter Airlines Canada.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from YDF to YHZ. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YQB, YUL, YYZ, YYT and YYR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Halifax is 1 hour ahead of Deer Lake.
Yes, return flights from YHZ to YDF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YQX and FSP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 YDF to YHZ

Deer Lake Airport (YDF) and Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and Porter Airlines Canada. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YDF to YHZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YDF to YHZ ranges from 1 hours 39 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 415 miles (667 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via YQB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Gander (YQX) and Saint-Pierre (FSP).