As we near the end of the year, there’s not much on our mind beyond: holidays.
So imagine our joy when we found out that Virgin Australia has unveiled one of its biggest fare sales of the year.
They’ve slashed the prices of both return and one-way flights across its network, giving us an excellent opportunity to plan that 2026 getaway.
The sale, which runs until midnight AEST Tuesday 2 December 2025, offers deeply discounted fares starting from just A$49 one-way.
For members of Virgin’s loyalty program, Velocity Frequent Flyer, the sale comes with added perks: triple Points earnings on eligible flights and purchases, making it a good moment to boost your Velocity balance.
Here’s everything you need to know to start booking.

Virgin Australia domestic deals
- Sydney to Ballina (Byron Bay) from $49
- Sydney to Gold Coast from $65
- Brisbane to Proserpine (Whitsundays) from $79
- Melbourne to Sydney from $99
- Adelaide to Hobart from $105
- Melbourne to Gold Coast from $89
- Melbourne to Canberra from $119
- Melbourne to Sunshine Coast from $109
- Sydney to Cairns from $119
- Sydney to Perth from $249

Virgin Australia international deals
- Melbourne to Queenstown (NZ) return from $449
- Sydney to Queenstown (NZ) return from $489
- Brisbane to Port Vila (Vanuatu) return from $449
- Melbourne to Denpasar (Bali) return from $419
- Gold Coast to Denpasar (Bali) return from $429
- Sydney to Nadi (Fiji) return from $605
- Brisbane to Nadi (Fiji) return from $605
- Melbourne to Nadi (Fiji) return from $645
- Brisbane to Denpasar (Bali) return from $499
- Brisbane to Queenstown (NZ) return from $525

What are the travel dates for the sale?
Sale fares apply for a broad window of travel dates: 6 January 2026 through 15 September 2026.
So you have plenty of flexibility whether you’re chasing summer escapes, Easter breaks or mid-year getaways.
Find more from the Virgin Australia Black Friday flight sale here.