Domestic Checked Baggage
Check-in Limits
All guests travelling on our domestic network have a 7kg carry-on baggage allowance included in their fare. A guest’s checked baggage allowance is determined by the fare type booked, as set out in the table below.
Baggage Allowance According to Fare Type and Velocity Membership Status:
| Fare Type | None/Red | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | Purchase online* | Up to 23kg | Up to 32kg | Up to 69kg |
| Flexi | Up to 23kg | Up to 23kg | Up to 32kg | Up to 69kg |
| Premium Economy | Up to 69kg | Up to 69kg | Up to 69kg | Up to 69kg |
| Business | Up to 69kg | Up to 69kg | Up to 69kg | Up to 69kg |
* A 23kg checked baggage allowance can be purchased online for $12.00, or for $40.00 at the airport.
Note: All guests regardless of fare type or Velocity Status have a 7kg carry-on allowance.
Additional Information
- Checked baggage that exceeds allowance (in accordance with the table above) will attract excess baggage fees, and will only be accepted and loaded onboard at our discretion.
- Each piece of baggage must not weigh more than 32kg, or exceed a total linear dimension (length + width + height) of 140cm, per piece. Baggage that exceeds these limits will have to be transported as Freight.
Note: For more information regarding baggage that exceeds these limits, please refer to our Excess Baggage or Oversized Baggage section.
Baggage Fee Exemptions
The following guests are not required to purchase a checked baggage allowance:
- Platinum, Gold and Silver Velocity members
- Flexi, Premium Economy and Business fare holders
- Guests flying on services operated by Skywest Airlines
- Guests who have purchased a Virgin Australia Airpass
Seafood, Meat and Frozen Products
We will only accept seafood/meat/frozen products as checked baggage when packed in the following way:
- Solid plastic/fibreglass Eskies or Styrofoam boxes with lids. Note: Soft-sided cooler bags and cardboard boxes are NOT permitted.
- Eskies and Styrofoam boxes must be robust, watertight and in good condition.
- Seafood/meat/frozen products must be sealed in watertight plastic bags or sealable containers.
- Wet ice must be packed separately from frozen products, in sealed watertight plastic bags or sealable containers, e.g. frozen water bottles.
- Absorbent material must be placed in the base of the box/Esky.
- The total weight of each container, including contents, must not exceed 20kg each. Weights above 20kg must be referred to Freight.
- Products must be packaged in a container that does not contain any other items.
Note: Live seafood (e.g. crayfish and mud crabs) must not be carried as checked baggage. If you wish to transport live seafood you must contact Freight.
Unaccompanied Baggage
We cannot accept checked baggage that is not travelling with a guest. Unaccompanied baggage must be sent as Freight.
International short haul definition
International Short Haul
Checked Baggage
Check-in Limits
All guests travelling on our international short haul network have a 7kg carry-on baggage allowance included in their fare. A guest’s checked baggage allowance is determined by the fare type booked, as set out in the table below.
Baggage Allowance According to Fare Type and Velocity membership Status:
| Fare Type | None/Red | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | Purchase online* | Up to 23kg | Up to 32kg | Up to 69kg |
| Flexi | Up to 23kg | Up to 23kg | Up to 32kg | Up to 69kg |
| Premium Economy | Up to 69kg | Up to 69kg | Up to 69kg | Up to 69kg |
| Business | Up to 69kg | Up to 69kg | Up to 69kg | Up to 69kg |
*23kg checked baggage allowance can be purchased online, as listed in the tables below.
Note: All guests, regardless of fare type or Velocity Status, have a 7kg carry-on allowance.
Checked Baggage Fees
The following checked baggage fees apply to all Trans Tasman and Pacific Island routes:
| Flights Departing from: | Baggage Fee Purchased Online | Baggage Fee Purchased at the Airport |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | AUD 25.00 from Perth to NZ: AUD 30.00 | AUD 60.00 |
| New Zealand | NZD 25.00 for flights to Perth: NZD 30.00 | NZD 60.00 |
| Solomon Islands | SBD 165.00 | SBD 465.00 |
| Papua New Guinea | PGK 55.00 | PGK 155.00 |
| Fiji | FJD 45.00 | FJD 85.00 |
| Tonga | for flights to Sydney: TOP 30.00 for flights to Auckland: TOP 20.00 | TOP 110.00 |
| Cook Islands | NZD 25.00 | NZD 60.00 |
| Samoa | WST 30.00 | WST 140.00 |
| Vanuatu | AUD 25.00 | AUD 60.00 |
The following checked baggage fees apply to all Indonesian and Thai routes:
| Flights Departing from: | Baggage Fee Purchased Online | Baggage Fee Purchased at the Airport |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | AUD 30.00 | AUD 60.00 |
| New Zealand | NZD 30.00 | NZD 60.00 |
| Indonesia | USD 30.00 | USD 60.00 |
| Thailand | THB 900.00 | THB 1800.00 |
Additional Information
- Checked baggage that exceeds allowance (in accordance with the table above) will attract excess baggage charges, and will only be accepted and loaded onboard at our discretion.
- Each piece of baggage must not weigh more than 32kg, or exceed a total linear dimension (length + width + height) of 140cm per piece, or it will have to be sent as Freight.
Note: For more information regarding baggage that exceeds these limits, please refer to our Excess Baggage or Oversized Baggage section.
Seafood, Meat and Frozen Products
We will only accept seafood/meat/frozen products as checked baggage when packed in the following way:
- Solid plastic/fibreglass Eskies or Styrofoam boxes with lids. Note: Soft-sided cooler bags and cardboard boxes are NOT permitted.
- Eskies and Styrofoam boxes must be robust, watertight and in good condition.
- Seafood/meat/frozen products must be sealed in watertight plastic bags or sealable containers.
- Wet ice must be packed separately from frozen products, in sealed watertight plastic bags or sealable containers, e.g. frozen water bottles.
- Absorbent material must be placed in the base of the box/Esky.
- The total weight of each container, including contents, must not exceed 20kg each. Weights above 20kg must be referred to Freight.
- Products must be packaged in a container that does not contain any other items.
Note:
- Live seafood (e.g. crayfish and mud crabs) must not be carried as checked baggage. If you wish to transport live seafood you must contact Freight.
- You must satisfy Customs and Quarantine requirements for your port of entry. If you do not, your products may be confiscated.
For more information on Customs and Quarantine requirements to import seafood into Australia or New Zealand:
- Australia: www.aqis.gov.au
- New Zealand: www.maf.govt.nz
Unaccompanied Baggage
We cannot accept checked baggage that is not travelling with a guest. Unaccompanied baggage must be sent as Freight.
International long haul definition
International Long Haul
Checked Baggage
Check-in Limits
Guests travelling on our international long haul network are allocated a checked baggage allowance. The baggage piece allowance for adults and children* is detailed in the tables below.
Virgin Australia International Services to and from the United States of America:
Any checked baggage that exceeds these allowances will be subject to standard excess baggage charges and conditions.
| Cabin Class Velocity Status | Piece Allowance | Weight Allowance |
|---|---|---|
| International Economy No membership, Red Velocity members Silver, Gold and Platinum Velocity members | 2 pieces 3 pieces | Up to 23kg (50lb) per piece |
| International Premium Economy No membership, Red Velocity members Silver, Gold and Platinum Velocity members | 2 pieces 3 pieces | Up to 32kg (70lb) per piece |
| International Business No membership, Red Velocity members Silver, Gold and Platinum Velocity members | 2 pieces 3 pieces | Up to 32kg (70lb) per piece |
Note: Total linear dimension (length + width + height) must not exceed 158cm (62in) per piece.
Virgin Australia International Services to and from Other Destinations:
| Cabin Class Velocity Status | Weight Allowance |
|---|---|
| International Economy No membership, Red Velocity members Silver, Gold and Platinum Velocity members | 23kg (50lb) in total |
| International Premium Economy No membership, Red Velocity members Silver, Gold and Platinum Velocity members | 32kg (70lb) in total |
| International Business No membership, Red Velocity members Silver, Gold and Platinum Velocity members | 32kg (70lb) in total |
| Additional Baggage Allowance Platinum , Gold and Silver Velocity members only | 10kg (22lb) in total |
Note: Total linear dimension (length + width + height) must not exceed 158cm (62in) per piece.
*Infants do not receive this allowance
Travelling with Infants
Adults travelling with infants are entitled one additional piece of checked baggage, plus one stroller, bassinet or car seat.
For Virgin Australia international long haul services:
- To/from USA: one additional piece (maximum 23kg/50lb for Economy, and 32kg/70lb for Business and Premium Economy)
To/from all other destinations: one additional piece (maximum 10kg/22lb)
Adults accompanying infants are also entitled to one extra piece of carry-on baggage, weighing up to than 7kg (15lb), with dimensions equal to no more than 115cm (45in).
Sporting Equipment
Sporting equipment may be accepted as checked baggage provided that the item meets the following restrictions:
| Baggage Restriction | Maximum Limit |
|---|---|
| Maximum Weight | 32kg (70lb) |
| Maximum Length | 277cm (109in) |
| Maximum Height | 100cm (40in) |
| Maximum Width | 84cm (33in) |
Each item of sporting equipment represents one piece of the free baggage piece allowance. If an item of sporting equipment plus the checked baggage exceeds the piece allowance, excess baggage will be charged as follows:
- Bicycles, golf clubs, skis/snowboards and surfboards will be charged at half of the full excess baggage rate on international long haul Virgin Australia operated flights.
- All other items will be charged the full excess baggage rate.
- For information pretaining to Interline and Codeshare partner flights, please refer to the relevant information at the botton of this page.
Excess Baggage Charges
Virgin Australia international long haul services charge excess baggage rates for:
- Any additional piece of baggage in excess of the baggage allowance (only applicable for flights to/from the US)
- Any item of baggage that meets the baggage allowance but exceeds the maximum dimensions and/or weight allowance
- Any additional piece of baggage that also exceeds the weight limitations
Note: Any single piece of checked baggage must not exceed the maximum weight and dimensions as detailed under Oversize and Fragile Pieces. Any piece that exceeds these restrictions must be sent as Freight. In these circumstances we recommend that guests contact their local freight forwarder, who will be able to advise what options are available.
| Item | Flights from the USA | Flights to the USA |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Piece (each) | USD 100.00 | AUD 135.00 |
| Overweight Piece (Economy only, for pieces over 23kg, but under 32kg) | USD 100.00 | AUD 135.00 |
| To/from All Other Destinations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Destination | Item | Flights from Australia | Flights to Australia |
| Abu Dhabi | Excess baggage: charge per kilogram over the allowable limit | AUD 50.00 per kg | USD 50.00 per kg Conversion to AED as per daily exchange rate |
Depending on a guest’s full travel itinerary, different excess baggage rates may apply when travelling on Interline and Codeshare partners.
Unaccompanied Baggage
Due to Government security regulations, Virgin Australia is unable to accept unaccompanied baggage. Unaccompanied baggage must be sent as Freight.
Interline and Codeshare Partners
Virgin Australia international checked baggage allowance and infant baggage allowance applies for all Virgin Australia Codeshare flights. Checked baggage allowance limits, infant baggage allowance and acceptance of sporting equipment for Interline partners will depend on the operating carrier’s allowance for each sector.
Note: Baggage allowances may differ if you are travelling with a codeshare partner to and from the US and stop over on route to your final destination. Please refer to the Delta Airlines website baggage allowance for full information.
