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Flights from Chicago to Halifax
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Halifax. The fastest way is one stop via Toronto or Philadelphia, about 4h 23m door to door (140 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 23m
Chicago to Halifax at a glance
Fastest journey4h 23mVia Toronto, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Toronto or Philadelphia
Best ways to fly from Chicago to Halifax
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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CHI Toronto (YYZ) YHZ
Leg 1: Air Canada, United Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Air Canada, Flair Airlines, Porter Airlines
Tue10:45 CHI13:05 YYZ1h 10m connection14:15 YYZ17:08 YHZAir Canada + Air Canada Rouge
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CHI Philadelphia (PHL) YHZ
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Republic Airlines
Sat06:45 CHI09:27 PHL1h 18m connection10:45 PHL13:24 YHZAmerican Airlines
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CHI Montreal (YUL) YHZ
Leg 1: Air Canada, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, Porter Airlines
Mon09:00 CHI11:51 YUL1h 54m connection13:45 YUL15:55 YHZAir Canada
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CHI New York (EWR) YHZ
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: PAL Airlines, Republic Airlines
Sat06:00 CHI08:55 EWR2h 05m connection11:00 EWR13:40 YHZUnited Airlines + Republic Airlines
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CHI Detroit (DTW) YHZ
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: WestJet
Sat13:00 CHI14:57 DTW2h 33m connection17:30 DTW20:41 YHZSkyWest + WestJet
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CHI Ottawa (YOW) YHZ
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Porter Airlines, PAL Airlines, Porter Airlines
Sat11:00 CHI13:37 YOW3h 53m connection17:30 YOW20:09 YHZRepublic Airlines + PAL Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 1,965 km1,220 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 23mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +2hHalifax vs Chicago
- Currency in Halifax
- CAD
- Airports
- ORD, MDW, RFD → YHZ
Flights from Chicago to Halifax: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chicago to Halifax?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Toronto, Philadelphia and Montreal. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Halifax?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 23m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,965 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Halifax?
The best connecting points are Toronto (YYZ), Philadelphia (PHL), Montreal (YUL) and New York (EWR). Air Canada flies both legs via Toronto, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Halifax?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Halifax: Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Halifax?
Halifax is 2 hours ahead of Chicago.





