Halifax / Stanfield International Airport
CYHZ, Halifax, Canada
- Longest runway
- 05/23 (10,500 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 30 minutes to downtown Halifax
Halifax Stanfield airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Halifax
Halifax Stanfield International is about 30 minutes from downtown Halifax.
- Main airport
- YHZ / CYHZ
- Elevation
- 477 ft
- Longest runway
- 05/23 (10,500 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying Private to Halifax
The airport has customs and a 10,500-foot runway. Fog is common.
The waterfront, Peggy’s Cove and the Nova Scotia coast draw summer visitors.
Halifax Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Before You Book Halifax
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Customs
You clear Canadian customs on arrival at an airport of entry; everyone needs a valid passport, and we file the advance passenger details.
Fog
Coastal fog is common; operators plan alternates.
When Demand Peaks in Halifax
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Summer
- Peak season.
- Fall
- Foliage and whale watching.
Flight Times and Prices to Halifax
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to YHZ for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 602 mi | 1 hr 35 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 30 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 25 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,961 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 45 min$53,000–$81,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,609 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 35 min$19,600–$24,500 | 3 hr 20 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,959 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 10 min$23,000–$28,500 | 3 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,232 mi | 2 hr 50 min$12,400–$17,900 | 2 hr 45 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 2,020 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 20 min$23,500–$29,500 | 4 hr 5 min$37,500–$57,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 3,031 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 50 min$54,000–$82,500 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,733 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 20 min$49,000–$75,000 |
Best Aircraft for Halifax
Light jets fly from Boston and New York; super-midsize jets fly from Florida.
Halifax Private Jet Questions
How far is Halifax airport from downtown?
About 30 minutes by car.
How long is a private flight from Boston to Halifax?
About 1 hr 10 min from Hanscom in a light jet.
