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

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415 mi airlines 7/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
PD2195
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH8D
1:40 PM
ADT
3:45 PM
AST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD2196
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH4
4:30 PM
AST
5:40 PM
ADT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC7705
AC Air Canada
DH4
6:50 PM
AST
7:59 PM
ADT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Halifax to Deer Lake
3 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 415 mi 1h 35m nonstop -1h behind 4 1-stop hubs

YHZ–YDF is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Porter Airlines Canada, Air Canada and PAL Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 415 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YHZ–YDF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PD Porter Airlines Canada 7 DH8D 1h35 33%
AC Air Canada 1 33% Star Alliance
PB PAL Airlines 1 33%
Aircraft on this route
DH8D De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – PD
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PB + PD (8 flights/wk, 89%)
Star Alliance: AC (1 flights/wk, 11%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YHZ to YDF direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YHZ to YDF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
45
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
YHZ → YDF
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Return
YDF → YHZ
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YHZ delays →

Other ways to reach Deer Lake from Halifax

Nearby airports with service to Deer Lake Airport.
Metric YHZ→YDF YQM→YDF
Distance from YHZ 102 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 7 7
Flight time 1h 35m 1h 35m
Departure OTP 33%
Airports within 200 miles of YHZ with service to Deer Lake Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Halifax, it's 5:00 PM in Deer Lake.
Distance & Flight Time
415 mi / 667 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m.

YHZ–YDF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Halifax to Deer Lake route.
Route details
Distance415 mi / 667 km
Flight time1h 35m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: YHZ
IATA / ICAOYHZ / CYHZ
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m
Destination: YDF
IATA / ICAOYDF / CYDF
TimezoneAmerica/Blanc-Sablon
Elevation72 ft / 22 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YHZ to YDF flights.
Nonstop flights from Halifax / Stanfield International Airport to Deer Lake Airport take approximately 1h 35m. The route covers 415 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, PAL Airlines and Porter Airlines Canada.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from YHZ to YDF. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YUL, YYR, YYT and YYZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Deer Lake is 1 hour behind Halifax.
Yes, return flights from YDF to YHZ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YQM. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 YHZ to YDF

Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Deer Lake Airport (YDF) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, PAL Airlines and Porter Airlines Canada. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YHZ to YDF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YHZ to YDF ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 415 miles (667 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via YUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Moncton (YQM).