Virgin has announced ticket sales to 34 destinations including flights from Sydney to the Gold Coast for $65 one way, or Sydney to Byron Bay for $49.
The snap sale includes discount fares to Bali, Fiji and Vanuatu and Queenstown, New Zealand, said Virgin executive Libby Minogue.
She announced other bargain buys including Melbourne to Sydney ($105), Melbourne to Canberra ($125), Brisbane to Sydney ($105) and Brisbane to Mackay ($105).
Ms Minogue said travellers could book flights and some holiday packages for selected travel dates between August 25 this year June 22, 2027.
There are about one million sale fares on offer.
She said Virgin Australia “Holidays by Hopper” has also dropped a sale on flight and accommodation packages to top destinations like Cairns and Bali from $390 per person (based on two travellers, return Economy Lite fares from Brisbane, with two nights’ accommodation).
Hopper is an online travel agency and tech company that operates as a consumer booking app.
“Upgrades to Economy X premium extra legroom seating is on offer from just $12 per person, per sector, giving travellers the chance to stretch out and relax for less,” Ms Minogue said.
“To help Aussies make their holiday budgets go further, Virgin Australia Holidays powered by Hopper is also offering discounted return flight and accommodation packages to destinations including Cairns from $390 per person (based on two travellers, from Brisbane return on Economy Lite fares, with two nights’ accommodation) and Bali from $655 per person (based on two travellers, from Melbourne return on Economy Lite fares, with two nights’ accommodation).
“Travellers looking to fly at the pointy end can also nab business class fares from as low as $219 one-way (Sydney to Ballina-Byron) which includes priority check-in and boarding, lounge access, reclined leather seating, and all-inclusive onboard dining.
Ms Minogue said many Australians were looking for a break.
“We know Australians are continuing to make travel a priority,” she said.
“Whether it’s a quick weekend escape, an overseas adventure or treating yourself to Business Class, there’s something for every Aussie traveller, with great value fares and packages across domestic and international destinations.
“With one million sale fares up for grabs starting from as low as $49, we encourage Aussie travellers to book early.”
Economy Domestic sale fare highlights (one-way Economy Lite fares, valid in both directions): Sydney to Ballina Byron from $49, Sydney to Gold Coast from $65, Sydney to Sunshine Coast from $69, Brisbane to Hamilton Island from $79, Melbourne to Gold Coast from $89, Melbourne to Adelaide from $99, Brisbane to Sydney from $105, Melbourne to Sunshine Coast from $115, Sydney to Cairns from $115, Gold Coast to Adelaide from $119, Brisbane to Melbourne from $125, Sydney to Hamilton Island from $139, Melbourne to Cairns from $139, Sydney to Adelaide from $155, Melbourne to Hamilton Island from $169, Brisbane to Adelaide from $169, Perth to Adelaide from $199, Perth to Melbourne from $235, Perth to Sydney from $245, Perth to Brisbane from $249.
The Economy International sale includes:
Melbourne to Bali (Denpasar) return from $429,
Gold Coast to Bali (Denpasar) return from $429
Melbourne to Queenstown return from $445, Brisbane to Port Vila (Vanuatu) return from $469, Sydney to Bali (Denpasar) return from $469, Brisbane to Bali (Denpasar) return from $519.
Holiday packages sampler:
Return Economy Lite flights from Brisbane to Cairns, plus two nights’ accommodation from $390 per person based on two travellers. Return Economy Lite flights from Sydney to Cairns, plus two nights’ accommodation from $430 per person based on two travellers. Return Economy Lite flights from Melbourne to Cairns, plus 2 nights’ accommodation from $479 per person based on two travellers. Return Economy Lite flights from Melbourne to Bali, plus 4 nights’ accommodation from $655 per person based on 2 travellers.