Flying from Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney Airport (SYD): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Melbourne Avalon Airport to Sydney Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Sydney's timezone is UTC+11, which is the same as Melbourne.
Take your pick of 29 weekly Melbourne Avalon Airport to Sydney Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Jetstar is the earliest available. Jetstar operates the last service of the day at 20:55.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your AVV to SYD flight.
Flying during a peak month like April? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetstar offers direct flights from Melbourne Avalon Airport to Sydney Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Sydney — and maybe even more of Australia if time allows.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Jetstar on this route.
With a dependable 82.51% of services arriving on schedule, Jetstar has the best on-time record for AVV to SYD flights.
Opt for a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Melbourne Avalon Airport to Sydney Airport. Brisbane Airport is a popular stopover on the AVV to SYD route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney Airport (SYD)
At the moment, RM174 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Avalon Airport to Sydney Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM357. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book ten months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from AVV to SYD.
March is the cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Avalon Airport to Sydney Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV)
When it comes to Melbourne Avalon Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Melbourne Avalon Airport from central Melbourne, it takes around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get your flight from Melbourne Avalon Airport to Sydney Airport off to a stress-free start. Just a quick ride from AVV, spend the night in Corio Bay Motel and be well-rested for the journey ahead.
Arriving at Sydney Airport (SYD)
If you're arriving on a late Melbourne Avalon Airport to Sydney Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near SYD:
Pick up a Sydney Airport rental car and discover Sydney and beyond with your own set of wheels. Simba car rental, Bargain Car Rentals and Yes Drive are popular providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Sydney Airport around two weeks ahead.
When to fly to Sydney Airport (SYD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Avalon Airport to Sydney Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Sydney in March.
The warmest month in Sydney is January, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Melbourne Avalon Airport to Sydney Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from AVV to SYD in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Sydney has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Australia just waiting to be explored. Around 241 kilometres south-west of Sydney, a trip to Canberra will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Australia, head for Newcastle, roughly 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney. Merewether Beach, Nobbys Beach and Newcastle Beach are the start of reasons to visit.