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

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AC7696
AC Air Canada
DH8D
12:40 PM
ADT
2:55 PM
NDT
1h 45m
61%
M T W T F S S
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AC7695
AC Air Canada
DH8D
3:35 PM
NDT
5:00 PM
ADT
1h 55m
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
YYT St. John's 3h 17m ACPDPHX → PB St. John's (YYT) to Gander flights
YYZ Toronto 6h 8m ACAFAM → AC Toronto (YYZ) to Gander flights
YUL Montréal 8h 14m ACAVEK → AC Montréal (YUL) to Gander flights
YDF Deer Lake ~3h 31m PDTS → Deer Lake (YDF) to Gander flights
YYR Goose Bay ~5h 3m AC → PB Goose Bay (YYR) to Gander flights
CUN Cancún ~12h 35m WS → Cancún (CUN) to Gander flights
CLT Charlotte ~12h 55m PB → Charlotte (CLT) to Gander flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Halifax to Gander
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 506 mi 1h 45m nonstop +0.5h ahead

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore YHZ Routes YQX Routes YHZ Live Flights YQX Live Flights YHZ Delays
All flights from Gander (YQX) Gander to Halifax flights
Carriers on this route

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 DH8D 1h45 92% Star Alliance –
PB PAL Airlines 0 – – 92% – –
Aircraft on this route
DH8D De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – AC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (7 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: PB (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YHZ to YQX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
YYT ~3h 17m YDF ~3h 31m YYR ~5h 3m YYZ ~6h 8m YUL ~8h 14m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
80
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
YHZ → YQX
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
92%
Return
YQX → YHZ
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YHZ delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Gander from Halifax

Nearby airports with service to Gander International Airport.
Metric YHZ→YQX YSJ→YQX
Distance from YHZ – 120 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 7 –
Flight time 1h 45m 1h 41m
Departure OTP 92% –
Saint John (YSJ) to Gander flights
Airports within 200 miles of YHZ with service to Gander International Airport.
Know before you go

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 gate to gate.
Facts

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 connectionsAvailable
Origin: YHZ
Full nameHalifax / Stanfield International Airport
IATA / ICAOYHZ / CYHZ
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m
Destination: YQX
Full nameGander International Airport
IATA / ICAOYQX / CYQX
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns
Elevation496 ft / 151 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YHZ to YQX flights.
Nonstop flights from Halifax / Stanfield International Airport to Gander International Airport take about 1h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 506 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from YHZ to YQX: Air Canada and PAL Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include St. John's, Toronto Pearson and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau.
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.
Nearby alternatives include YSJ. 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 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 is about 1 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. John's, Toronto Pearson and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Saint John (YSJ).