Halifax to Gander (YHZ–YQX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AC7696
AC Air Canada
DH4
11:45 AM
ADT
2:00 PM
NDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC7695
AC Air Canada
DH8D
2:40 PM
NDT
4:07 PM
ADT
1h 57m
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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Halifax to Gander
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 506 mi 1h 45m nonstop +0.5h ahead 3 1-stop hubs

YHZ–YQX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada and PAL Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 506 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YHZ–YQX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 7 DH4 1h45 70% Star Alliance
PB PAL Airlines 2 70%
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – AC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (7 flights/wk, 78%)
Unaffiliated: PB (2 flights/wk, 22%)
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 YQX 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
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YHZ to YQX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5
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 → YQX
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Return
YQX → YHZ
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YHZ delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+0.5h
Gander is 0.5 hours ahead of Halifax.
YHZ: ADT · YQX: NDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Halifax, it's 6.5:00 PM in Gander.
Distance & Flight Time
506 mi / 814 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m.

YHZ–YQX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Halifax to Gander route.
Route details
Distance506 mi / 814 km
Flight time1h 45m
Time difference+0.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: YHZ
IATA / ICAOYHZ / CYHZ
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m
Destination: YQX
IATA / ICAOYQX / CYQX
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns
Elevation496 ft / 151 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YHZ to YQX flights.
Nonstop flights from Halifax / Stanfield International Airport to Gander International Airport take approximately 1h 45m. The route covers 506 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada and PAL Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from YHZ to YQX. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YYR, YYT and LTN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Gander is 0.5 hours ahead of Halifax.
Yes, return flights from YQX to YHZ 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 YHZ to YQX

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

YHZ to YQX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YHZ to YQX ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 506 miles (814 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via YYR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.