Travelling from Washington DC to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ): What you need to know
You can choose from a few airports when planning your flight from Washington DC to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ). Check out your options for heading out from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
Take a direct Washington DC to Halifax Stanfield International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Halifax Stanfield International Airport is located in Halifax. The city runs on the UTC-3 timezone and is one hour ahead of Washington DC.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Washington DC to YHZ. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Washington DC to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) take off from this terminal.
American Airlines is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Washington DC to Halifax Stanfield International Airport jetting out of DCA.
American Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from DCA to YHZ.
DCA is around 8 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Washington DC to Halifax Stanfield International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near Ronald Reagan National Airport:
Of all flights leaving Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Check a new destination off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Washington DC to Halifax Stanfield International Airport, browse these options when departing from Washington Dulles International Airport:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
IAD is about 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. It takes 50 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your Washington DC to YHZ flight:
Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance of 74.39%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Choosing a plane ticket from Washington DC to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) with one or more stops can give you a bigger choice of departure times on top of cheaper fares. When leaving from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), here's where you can detour to on the way to YHZ:
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
BWI is roughly 48 kilometres from central Washington DC. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 50 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Washington DC to Halifax Stanfield International Airport flight:
The on-time performance record of BWI is 77.13%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Washington DC to Halifax Stanfield International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near YHZ:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Halifax Stanfield International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Hertz or Alamo and explore beyond Halifax's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around two weeks before your Washington DC to Halifax Stanfield International Airport flight.
Getting from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to central Halifax
The centre of Halifax is around 27 kilometres from Halifax Stanfield International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research before your trip.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
R 2,841 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Halifax Stanfield International Airport. Return flights start at R 5,662. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
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The best month for finding cheap Washington DC to Halifax Stanfield International Airport tickets is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
February is the quietest month for flights from Washington DC to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ), while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Halifax based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Washington DC to YHZ plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Halifax to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Halifax Stanfield International Airport in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Halifax
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Halifax right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Halifax Stanfield International Airport:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Halifax when you're in the mood to sightsee. Head straight for Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada followed by Silver Sands Beach and The Halifax Public Gardens.
Explore more of Canada
Moncton is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored after you've seen Halifax. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Irishtown Nature Park, Centennial Park and Acadian Museum.
Around 209 kilometres west of Halifax, Saint John is another essential stop in Canada. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Reversing Falls, Port Saint John and Stonehammer Geopark.