Traveling from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Avalon Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
Sydney's timezone is UTC+11, which is the same as Melbourne.
Flights from AVV to SYD start at 06:00 — the first with Jetstar. The last departure is at 20:55 with Jetstar. Overall, you can take your pick of 65 weekly Avalon Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your AVV to SYD flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Jetstar is your gateway to exploring Sydney (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Australia!). Check out the direct flights from Avalon Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport offered by this carrier.
Jetstar has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Jetstar is the most punctual carrier that offers AVV to SYD flights. A reliable 88.2% of its departures on this route land on time.
If you'd love to explore a different city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Avalon Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Gold Coast Airport is a well-known stop between AVV and SYD.
How to find the cheapest flights from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
AED 92 is the best price for a one-way Avalon Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. Return flights start at AED 239. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Book four months before traveling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from AVV to SYD.
The cheapest month for flights from Avalon Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is March. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from AVV to SYD by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
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Handy information about Avalon Airport (AVV)
Avalon Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 80.09% of flights that depart AVV arrive at their destination on time.
Avalon Airport is about 56 kilometers from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 2 hours 5 minutes.
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Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
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Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
From Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, Sydney is approximately 18 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the center by car.
It'll take around 25 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
April is the most popular month for flights from Avalon Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Sydney in April.
Lock in your flight from Avalon Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport for January if you'd like to go to Sydney during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AVV to SYD in July. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Sydney has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Australia you should also see. Around 241 kilometers south-west of Sydney, a visit to Canberra will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Australia, head for Newcastle, roughly 121 kilometers north-east of Sydney. Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach are the start of reasons to visit.