Travelling from Avalon Airport (AVV) to New York: what you need to know
New York is 15 hours behind Melbourne, where Avalon Airport is located. New York operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from AVV to New York.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
To enter United States for tourism purposes, you will require an ETA if you hold a passport from Australia. However, visa rules can change and other documentation may be needed depending on the purpose and duration of your trip. Always check the most recent guidelines before you book your cheap ticket from Avalon Airport to New York.
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 51 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 2 hours and 4 minutes.
Get your flight from Avalon Airport to New York off to a leisurely start. Just a short drive from AVV, book a night at Little River Bed and Breakfast and you'll be well-rested for the journey ahead.
How to find the cheapest flights from Avalon Airport (AVV) to New York
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Avalon Airport to New York is $797. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,660. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from AVV to New York. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Avalon Airport to New York across the month. It's the best way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Airports in New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is around 24 kilometres from central New York. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 28 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour and 11 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Avalon Airport to New York, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near EWR:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Central New York is located around 48 kilometres from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). As soon as your flight from Avalon Airport to New York has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 48 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour and 20 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near JFK. Kick back and get cosy after your flight from AVV to New York at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to New York
August is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Avalon Airport to New York while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to New York, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Before booking a flight from Avalon Airport to New York, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in New York, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC to 30ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap flights from AVV to New York sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about New York
Start your New York trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Avalon Airport to New York, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building are highlights which should be on any good New York itinerary.
Complete your New York trip with a car rental
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