Cheap flights to Avalon

You can fly to Avalon, Australia, from New Zealand in a little over 5h if you depart from Auckland. Other flights from here take about an hour longer, depending on the intervening layovers. Longer flights will take up to about 8h. You can also fly from Wellington in about 5h 30min, stretching all the way up to about 10h. You can expect similar flight times if you leave from Christchurch, with the longer flights taking around 10h 30min.

Avalon is more of a minor location in the state of Victoria, compared to Melbourne, and many flights from New Zealand land in the state capital first as a matter of convenience, to drop off passengers bound for the city. They also fly to other major Australian cities first for the same reason. As a result you, unfortunately, won’t be able to fly directly from any New Zealand cities. The faster Avalon flight deals are out of Auckland Airport (AKL), which land at either Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), Adelaide Airport (ADL) or Gold Coast Airport (OOL). On the slightly longer two-stop flights, you’ll land at any number of different Australian airports, including Brisbane Airport (BNE), Hobart International Airport (HBA) and even Norfolk Island Airport (NLK). These flights all terminate at Avalon Airport (AVV), Avalon. From Christchurch Airport (CHC), you can fly to Avalon via Sydney or Gold Coast Airport; the same applies to flights that leave from Wellington Airport (WLG).

As it’s not a large city, Avalon’s central district is only about 4.5 km from Avalon Airport. It will generally take under 10min to travel between the two points using any available mode of transport. Unfortunately, there aren’t any public transport options, as you’ll first have to take a taxi to the Lara Lifestyle Village bus station in order to catch a bus the rest of the way. This will still only take about 9min. Otherwise, you can just take a taxi all the way into town, which will take about 7min.

Avalon is in the Geelong coastal area of southern Victoria, so there are plenty of resorts near the town, such as Eastern Beach Reserve. Geelong is also where you’ll find many other tourist attractions in the area. For natural attractions and walking excursions, head to Geelong Botanical Gardens or You Yangs Regional Park, where you can also go cycling. For something equally down to earth, but in a different way, there’s National Wool Museum, or take a stroll along the Geelong Waterfront, where you’ll find a ferris wheel and a merry-go-round for the children. You can also visit Jirrahlinga Koala Wildlife Sanctuary.

If you’re a New Zealand citizen, you won’t need to apply for a visa to cross the Tasman. You’ll be granted a Special Category visa for New Zealanders automatically on arrival at Avalon Airport. You’ll simply need to present your passport.

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Avalon on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Avalon.

Melbourne Avalon Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Avalon. One-way flights to Melbourne Avalon Airport typically cost $73, while return flights cost around $188.

For those looking to save time traveling to Avalon, Wellington offers the quickest one-way flight (6 hours 35 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at Melbourne Avalon Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Melbourne Avalon Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Lara Short Stays Homestead Hideaway is the closest property to Melbourne Avalon Airport (4.8 km away from Melbourne Avalon Airport).