Travelling from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to Halifax International Airport (YHZ): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from New York Newark Airport to Halifax International Airport is 2 hours 10 minutes.
Halifax's timezone is UTC-4, making Halifax one hour ahead of New York.
Every week, there are 20 New York Newark Airport to Halifax International Airport flights. If you want to jet off as soon as possible, pick the 10:49 United Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 20:38 with United Airlines.
To ensure you catch your EWR to YHZ flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month like December? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Halifax (and then discovering more of Canada!) is easy with United. This popular carrier offers direct flights from New York Newark Airport to Halifax International Airport.
United tops the list for bookings on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering EWR to YHZ flights is Air Canada. Its services land without delay 71.64% of the time.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from New York Newark Airport to Halifax International Airport. These are the top stopovers between EWR and YHZ:
Boston Logan International Airport
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport
Ottawa International Airport
Handy information about New York Newark Airport (EWR)
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
71% of flights leaving from New York Newark Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to New York Newark Airport from central New York, it'll take around 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from New York Newark Airport to Halifax International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near EWR:
Arriving at Halifax International Airport (YHZ)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late New York Newark Airport to Halifax International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near YHZ instead:
Grab a Halifax International Airport rental car and discover Halifax and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Hertz and Alamo are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Halifax International Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Halifax International Airport (YHZ) to central Halifax
From Halifax International Airport, Halifax is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Halifax International Airport (YHZ)
July is the most popular month for flights from New York Newark Airport to Halifax International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Halifax in November.
Before locking in your flight from New York Newark Airport to Halifax International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Halifax, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from EWR to YHZ sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Halifax, now it's time to explore other corners of Canada. Travel about 177 kilometres north-west to Moncton to tick off its popular sights. From Irishtown Nature Park to Centennial Park and Acadian Museum, your itinerary will be busy.
Sydney is another favourite destination in Canada and is around 306 kilometres north-east of Halifax. No journey is complete without experiencing Membertou Heritage Park, Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design and Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science.