Virgin Australia Sales

Virgin Australia sits in the middle — it's not a budget carrier like Jetstar, but it's generally cheaper than Qantas. All fares include seatback entertainment and a carry-on bag. Higher fare types add checked baggage, seat selection, and snacks. It's a solid option if you want more comfort than a low-cost carrier without paying full-service prices.

All Economy fares include one carry-on bag up to 8kg. Checked baggage depends on your fare type — Economy Lite fares don't include checked bags, while Economy Choice and Flex include 23kg. Business Class includes 32kg. You can pre-purchase checked baggage online at a lower rate than at the airport.

Yes, though the international network is smaller than it was before 2020. Virgin Australia flies to popular short-haul destinations including Bali, Fiji, and New Zealand, with new direct Canberra to Bali flights launching in June 2026. For longer international travel, Virgin Australia has partnerships with airlines like Singapore Airlines, United, and Qatar Airways, allowing you to book connecting flights and earn Velocity points on partner carriers.

Virgin Australia offers Economy Lite (carry-on only, lowest price), Economy Choice (adds 23kg checked bag, seat selection, and a snack), and Economy Flex (adds flexibility with changes and cancellations). There's also Business Class on most domestic routes, with lounge access, premium meals, and 32kg baggage. Economy Choice tends to be the best value for most travellers.

Yes, Virgin Australia's loyalty programme is called Velocity Frequent Flyer. You earn points on every flight, with higher fares earning more. Velocity points can be redeemed for flights, upgrades, and partner rewards. You can also earn Velocity points with partner airlines including Singapore Airlines, United, and Qatar Airways, plus through credit cards and everyday spending partners.

Every Virgin Australia fare includes seatback entertainment with movies, TV, and music, plus 8kg carry-on. Wi-Fi is available for purchase on most domestic flights. Economy Choice and Flex fares add a snack or light meal, checked baggage, and seat selection. Business Class includes premium dining, lounge access, and priority boarding. There's no charge for entertainment on any fare.

Virgin Australia entered voluntary administration in April 2020 and was acquired by Bain Capital, which led its recovery. Qatar Airways later became the majority shareholder, now holding around 68% of the airline. It relaunched as a simplified, mid-market carrier — dropping long-haul international routes, its A330 fleet, and the Tigerair brand. Today it focuses on domestic and short-haul international flying with an all-Boeing 737 fleet.

Yes, Virgin Australia operates lounges at major domestic airports including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, and Gold Coast. Lounge access is included with Business Class fares and for Velocity Gold and Platinum members. You can also purchase lounge memberships or single-visit passes. The lounges offer food, drinks, Wi-Fi, and a quieter pre-flight experience.

Track Virgin Australia fares on IWantThatFlight and set up fare alerts to get notified when prices drop. Virgin Australia runs regular sales — especially during mid-year and end-of-year periods. The Economy Lite fare is their cheapest option if you're travelling light. Booking early and flying mid-week will usually get you the best prices.