Virgin Australia unleashes 350,000 bargain fares from $55 one-way

Aerial view of Tokyo cityscape with Fuji mountain in Japan.
By Dan lake


Get ready to lodge your annual leave, because Virgin Australia is slinging 350,000 bargain airfares from as low as $55* one-way in Economy, in its latest network-wide sale sure to get you flying (on a) high.

On sale now until midnight AEST Monday 3 April 2023, unless sold out prior.

All fares include Velocity Frequent Flyer Points and Status Credits.

And with the cost of living on the tip of everyone’s tongues, the sale is giving all Australians the opportunity to hit the sky the next time they choose to travel. Sale fares are available to book until midnight AEST next Monday 3 April 2023 for selected travel dates between 9 May 2023 and 14 December 2023, to wonderful destinations including Byron Bay, the Gold Coast, Tokyo, Bali, Queenstown and Fiji.

Virgin Australia includes Velocity Frequent Flyer Points and Status Credits earn with eligible bookings, helping travellers to climb the Status ranks or build that Points balance faster.

Velocity Points can be redeemed on new flight bookings or to offset flights and household items (Points + Pay).

Low Fare, More Air sale fare highlights

One-way Domestic Economy Lite fare* highlights in both directions include:

    • Sydney – Byron Bay (Ballina) from $55
    • Sydney – Sunshine Coast from $75
    • Melbourne – Launceston from $79
    • Sydney – Gold Coast from $85
    • Brisbane to – Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) from $85
    • Sydney – Launceston from $85
    • Adelaide – Launceston from $89
    • Melbourne – Adelaide from $89
    • Melbourne – Hobart from $89
    • Sydney – Launceston from $89
    • Melbourne – Gold Coast from $99
    • Brisbane – Cairns from $105
    • Melbourne – Sunshine Coast from $105
    • Brisbane – Hamilton Island from $115
    • Sydney – Cairns from $115
    • Melbourne – Cairns from $139
    • Adelaide – Darwin from $189
    • Perth – Kalgoorlie from $209
    • Darwin – Melbourne from $219
    • Darwin – Perth from $219
    • Sydney – Perth from $229
    • Melbourne – Perth from $239
    • Perth – Port Hedland from $249
    • Perth – Newman from $249
    • Perth – Karratha from $259

Return International Economy fare* highlights:

  • Gold Coast – Bali from $419
  • Melbourne – Queenstown from $455
  • Brisbane – Vanuatu from $459
  • Sydney – Fiji from $459
  • Adelaide – Bali from $479
  • Brisbane – Samoa from $539
  • Melbourne – Vanuatu from $539
  • Sydney – Queenstown from $545
  • Melbourne – Bali from $589
  • Sydney – Bali from $615
  • Cairns – Tokyo from $699
  • Melbourne – Tokyo (via Cairns) from $819
  • Sydney – Tokyo (via Cairns) from $819

Virgin Australia Group Chief Commercial Officer, Dave Emerson said the airline is committed to providing great value to all Australians.

“There are 350,000 reasons to book your next flight with Virgin Australia thanks to our 350,000-seat sale with Economy fares from as low as $55* one-way,” said Mr Emerson.

“Australians know what they get when they fly Virgin Australia. We stand for great value and choice and today is another example of how we are giving all Australians the opportunity to make the most of our great value airfares and award-winning hospitality.

“With the colder months just around the corner, there’s never been a better time to book ahead, nab a bargain airfare, and be soaking up the sun in Queensland, Western Australia, or farther afield in places like Bali, or embracing the winter air in wonderful destinations such as South Australia and Tassie,” he said.

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