Rome2Rio

How to get fromMelbourne to Nova Scotiaby plane, bus, car ferry, or car

Find Transport to Nova Scotia

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Nova Scotia by plane, bus, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane MEL - YHZ
    30h 18m
    $1,431–1,931

  2. Fly to Greater Moncton International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM)plane plane MEL - YQM
    2. Take the bus from Moncton Airport to Trurobus bus
    32h 47m
    $1,048–3,358

  3. Fly to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane MEL - YQY
    29h 50m
    $3,048–10,053

  4. Fly to St. John Airport, car ferry, drive

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to St. John Airport (YSJ)plane plane MEL - YSJ
    2. Take the car ferry from Saint John, NB to Digbycarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Digby to Kentvillecar car
    35h 24m
    $1,298–4,139

  5. Fly to Charlottetown Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Charlottetown Airport (YYG)plane plane MEL - YYG
    2. Drive from Charlottetown-Airport-YYG to New Glasgowcar car
    40h 27m
    $1,173–3,803

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration28h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$824Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Melbourne to Nova Scotia.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 17,581.3 km
  • Duration: 30h 18m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Nova Scotia, Canada?

United Airlines, Air Canada, and three other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) 4 times a day.

Airlines
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Canada

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides