How to find cheap flights to Avalon Airport (AVV)
Right now, R 12,194 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Avalon Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to AVV for R 19,778.
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Avoid leaving things to the last minute. You're more likely to get the lowest price on tickets to Melbourne, where Avalon Airport is located, if you book early. Airlines generally offer some awesome early bird deals.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' when searching to increase your chances of scoring cheap flights to Melbourne. Doing this will give you more options for where to start and end your journey, along with different prices.
If you're not in a rush to travel to Melbourne, consider going the long way round. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Avalon Airport if you book a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Melbourne
May is typically the cheapest month to jump on a flight to Melbourne.
To find the month with the cheapest flights to AVV, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
April is the most popular month for flights to AVV. It's an ideal time to explore Melbourne in full swing.
Travel in February if you'd prefer to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Melbourne are usually cheaper.
The weather can make or break your holiday, so consider the kind of conditions you prefer to travel in. Melbourne is warmest in January, averaging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Temperatures are at their lowest in July, when they range from 3ºC (37ºF) to 12ºC (54ºF).
February is when you're least likely to need an umbrella. With five days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Melbourne.
August brings the wettest weather. You can expect around ten days of rainfall if you're in town then.
Travelling to Avalon Airport (AVV): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and hop on a direct flight to Avalon Airport. Jetstar and Pelican Airlines fly nonstop to Melbourne.
Think about booking your AVV plane ticket with Jetstar. It's the most punctual carrier, with up to 84% of flights into this hub arriving on time.
The local timezone at AVV is UTC+11.
Corio Bay Motel is a popular stay within an easy drive of Avalon Airport. Rest and recharge here after your flight to AVV.
Avalon Airport has an on-time rating of 76%, which reflects how reliably departing flights reach their destination. This can be handy to know if you're planning a tight connection or have somewhere to be not long after landing.
Avalon Airport is located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Getting to central Melbourne from Avalon Airport (AVV)
The distance from AVV to central Melbourne is about 56 kilometres.
If you're planning to catch a taxi after your flight to AVV, it'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Melbourne has a stay for every vibe and budget. Here's a roundup of comfortable hotels to put on your short list:
Melbourne highlights
Put these popular attractions at the top of your must-do list after stepping off your flight to Melbourne:
Flinders Street Railway Station: Offering a memorable introduction to all the city has to offer, this landmark is around 0.64 kilometres southeast of the centre.
Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne: Here's where you can ease into a slower rhythm while exploring Melbourne. This park is roughly 2 kilometres southeast of the centre.
Arts Centre Melbourne: Take on this landmark next. About 2 kilometres southeast of the city centre, it's well worth stopping by for the full Melbourne experience.
How to get to Geelong from Avalon Airport (AVV)
The nearby city of Geelong is about 26 kilometres from AVV. Heading into the centre by taxi or ride-share will take around 25 minutes.
Expect a travel time of 2 hours 30 minutes or so when making your way to Geelong on public transport.
Travelling from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Craigieburn
If Craigieburn is where you want to be, public transport should take around 3 hours 50 minutes from Avalon Airport. This city is about 64 kilometres from AVV.
The drive time to Craigieburn is roughly 55 minutes.
Explore more of Australia
There are plenty more places you'll want to see in Australia, starting with Geelong. Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Eastern Beach Promenade and Eastern Beach are must-sees in this city, which is about 16 kilometres southwest of Melbourne.
Bendigo might just steal the show during your trip to Australia. You'll find it roughly 145 kilometres north of Melbourne. Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo Botanic Gardens and Central Deborah Gold Mine are among the highlights.
Or take off to Ballarat, about 72 kilometres northwest of Melbourne. St Patrick's Cathedral, Ballarat Wildlife Park and Ballarat Botanical Gardens are just a taste of what's waiting.