Direct Flights from Washington to Halifax
Halifax · Canada
Nonstop service from DCA to YHZ on American, Republic Airways. Here's the schedule at a glance — plus what to do once you land.
How rare is this nonstop?
Only 8 cities have a nonstop to Halifax, so this is a route worth knowing about — most travelers connect to get there.
How long to go to Halifax for, from Washington
2h 5m in the air, 810 miles — a Friday-evening departure still leaves you most of the evening in Halifax. Two nights works.
The schedule narrows it further. This route does not fly daily, so assuming the return runs the same days, your trip is 1 or 6 nights — or a full week. Worth checking before you book time off.
About Halifax
Halifax is the capital city of Nova Scotia and the largest city in Atlantic Canada. The city's origins and rich maritime history derive from a strategic location and one of the world's great natural harbours. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, Halifax was the entry point for European immigration to Canada. Today, Halifax is a busy Atlantic seaport and the economic and cultural hub of Atlantic Canada.
Summary from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA).
Top things to do in Halifax
- NSCAD University, also known as the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD), is a public art university in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica is a Gothic Revival Catholic cathedral located in the downtown core of Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia.
- HMCS Sackville is a Flower-class corvette that served in the Royal Canadian Navy and later served as a civilian research vessel.
- The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (AGNS) is a public provincial art museum based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is a maritime museum located in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Citadel Hill is a National Historic Site in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Four fortifications have been constructed on Citadel Hill since the city was founded by the British in 1749, and were referred to as Fort George—b…
- The Halifax Public Gardens are Victorian-era public gardens formally established in 1867, the year of Canadian Confederation.
- The Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History, part of the Nova Scotia Museum, is located in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia.
- Dollar Lake Provincial Park is a seasonal provincial park located in the Musquodoboit Valley area of the Halifax Regional Municipality in Nova Scotia, Canada, in the community of Wyses Corner, 22 kilometres from the Hali…
- Fort Edward is a National Historic Site of Canada in Windsor, Nova Scotia, and was built during Father Le Loutre's War (1749–1755). The British built the fort to help prevent the Acadian Exodus from the region.
- The Naval Museum of Halifax is a Canadian Forces museum located at CFB Halifax in the former official residence of the Commander-in-Chief of the North America Station (1819–1905).
- The Cathedral Church of All Saints, also known as All Saints Cathedral, is a cathedral church of the Anglican Church of Canada in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Attraction descriptions from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA); place data from Wikidata (CC0).
Halifax weather, compared with Washington
13° cooler than Washington on average across the year, on daytime highs:
- January
- Halifax 30°F · Washington 43°F · 13° colder
- April
- Halifax 48°F · Washington 67°F · 19° colder
- July
- Halifax 76°F · Washington 88°F · 12° colder
- October
- Halifax 57°F · Washington 68°F · 11° colder
January bottoms out near 30°F — a real coat, not a layer.
Average daily highs, 1991–2020 station normals from Meteostat (CC BY 4.0), measured at each city's airport.
Planning a trip to Halifax
- Best time to visit
- The best time to visit Halifax is June–September, when daytime highs are a comfortable 68–76°F.
- How long to stay
- Halifax rewards a longer visit — a full week lets you explore its many sights, from NSCAD University, St. Mary's Basilica (Halifax, Nova Scotia), and HMCS Sackville and beyond.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a direct flight from Washington to Halifax?
- Yes — you can fly nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Halifax (YHZ) on American, Republic Airways.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Washington to Halifax?
- American, Republic Airways fly nonstop between Washington (DCA) and Halifax (YHZ). American flies it August to October only.
- How far is Halifax from Washington?
- Halifax is about 810 miles from Washington by air.
- How many days can I spend in Halifax flying from Washington?
- Because this route doesn't operate daily, your trip is effectively 1 or 6 nights — or a full week — assuming the return flies the same days as the outbound.
- Is there a direct flight from Washington to Canada?
- Yes — Halifax (YHZ) has nonstop service from Washington on American, Republic Airways, making it a nonstop gateway to Canada.
- What is there to do in Halifax?
- Popular things to do include NSCAD University, St. Mary's Basilica (Halifax, Nova Scotia), HMCS Sackville, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, and more.
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