Virgin Australia has launched one of its biggest promotions of the year, releasing one million discounted fares from AU$49 one-way alongside reduced-price holiday packages across domestic and international destinations.
The sale includes flights to 34 destinations across Australia and overseas, with bookings available until midnight AEST on 27 July 2026, unless sold out earlier. Promotional fares are valid for selected travel dates between 25 August 2026 and 22 June 2027.
One Million Discounted Fares
Economy Lite fares start from AU$49 one-way between Sydney and Ballina Byron, with discounts available across Virgin Australia’s domestic network.
Some of the lowest domestic fares include:
- Sydney – Ballina Byron from AU$49
- Sydney – Gold Coast from AU$65
- Sydney – Sunshine Coast from AU$69
- Brisbane – Hamilton Island from AU$79
- Melbourne – Gold Coast from AU$89
- Melbourne – Adelaide from AU$99
- Melbourne – Sydney from AU$105
- Sydney – Cairns from AU$115
- Perth – Adelaide from AU$199
- Perth – Sydney from AU$245
International sale fares are also available, including return Economy Lite flights from Melbourne and the Gold Coast to Bali from AU$429, Melbourne to Queenstown from AU$445, Brisbane to Port Vila from AU$469, and Sydney to Fiji from AU$599.
Discounted Holiday Packages
Virgin Australia Holidays, powered by Hopper, is also offering discounted flight-and-hotel packages.
Featured offers include return flights and two nights’ accommodation in Cairns from AU$390 per person from Brisbane, AU$430 from Sydney, and AU$479 from Melbourne, based on two travellers.
International holiday packages include return flights and four nights’ accommodation in Bali from AU$655 per person from Melbourne or the Gold Coast, with packages from Canberra starting at AU$689 per person.
Business Class Deals
Travellers looking for a premium experience can book Business Class fares from AU$219 one-way between Sydney and Ballina Byron.
Business Class passengers receive priority check-in and boarding, lounge access, reclining leather seats, and complimentary food and beverages during the flight.
Extra Benefits for Velocity Members
Velocity Frequent Flyer members booking eligible Virgin Australia Holidays packages by 27 July 2026 can earn both Velocity Points and double Status Credits, helping accelerate progress toward higher membership tiers and future reward flights.
Travel Remains a Financial Priority
The sale follows research commissioned by money.com.au showing that 46% of surveyed Australians identified saving for a holiday as their top financial goal for 2026, ahead of purchasing a home or building retirement savings.
Virgin Australia said the promotion is intended to help travellers make their holiday budgets stretch further while encouraging early bookings ahead of the busy travel period.
