FAQs
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What is Black Friday?
Black Friday is one of the biggest global shopping events of the year, offering huge savings across retail and travel. The Virgin Australia Black Friday Flight Sale gives you the chance to book discounted domestic and international flights for a limited time. It’s one of the best opportunities of the year to secure cheap airfares and plan your next trip.
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When can I shop Virgin Australia’s Black Friday Sale?
Virgin Australia’s Black Friday Sale launches first in the Virgin Australia app from 12:01am AEST to 11:59pm AEST on 25 November 2025.
After this exclusive in-app window, the sitewide Black Friday Sale is available from 12:01am AEST on 26 November until 11:59pm AEST on 2 December 2025.
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Are domestic and international flights included in the Virgin Australia Black Friday Sale?
Yes - the Virgin Australia Black Friday Sale includes both domestic and international flight deals.
You’ll find discounted fares across major domestic routes like:- Sydney
- Melbourne
- Brisbane
- Gold Coast
- Hobart, Perth
- Cairns
- Sunshine Coast and
- Hamilton Island.
As well as international favourites including:
- Bali
- Queenstown
- Fiji
- Vanuatu and
- Samoa.
Availability varies by destination and travel dates, and sale fares are limited so it’s best to book early for the lowest Black Friday prices.
For the fastest access, shop Black Friday flight deals first in the Virgin Australia App before they go sitewide.
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Is the Black Friday sale for a limited time?
Yes, the sale is available for a limited time only. Once it ends, fares return to standard pricing so make sure you book as soon as possible to lock in your deal.
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How can I book a Black Friday fare?
You can book Black Friday fares directly through the Virgin Australia App, website, or your preferred travel agent. App users will receive early access to sale fares before they’re available on the website.
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Are there any blackout dates or travel restrictions?
Some blackout dates and travel restrictions may apply. Check the fare conditions and T&Cs when booking for full details.
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Can I use Velocity Points during the Black Friday sale?
Yes - you can earn and redeem Velocity Points on eligible Black Friday fares. You can also use Points + Pay to reduce the cost of your booking.
If you’re not yet a member, you can join Velocity for free.
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Can I change my Virgin Australia Black Friday flight booking?
Yes - you can change your Black Friday booking. Virgin Australia Black Friday fares are available on Economy Lite and Economy Choice, and both fare types allow changes with a $109 change fee plus any fare difference.
Economy Lite
- Changes permitted up to midnight before departure
- A $109 change fee + fare difference applies
- If you try to change your flight on the day of departure, the fare may become non-refundable
Economy Choice
- Changes permitted up to departure
- A $109 change fee + fare difference applies
Change fees apply per person, per booking.
- Bookings made with Velocity Points + Pay follow the same rules for Economy Lite and Choice during the Black Friday sale.
- If Virgin Australia changes your flight, standard Guest Compensation options apply, including rebooking, travel credit or refund.
For full details, see the Virgin Australia Change & Cancellation Policy.
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Can I cancel my Black Friday booking?
Black Friday fares are some of our best deals, so Economy Lite and Economy Choice bookings are usually non-refundable or subject to a cancellation fee.
If you’d like flexibility, add Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) at the time of booking your Black Friday Sale fare.
CFAR lets you cancel for any reason up to 24 hours before departure and receive a refund of either 80% or 100% of your airfare.
CFAR is only available on Economy Lite and Economy Choice fares when booking directly through the Virgin Australia website or mobile site, and it must be added during booking - it can’t be added later.
Without CFAR, cancelling an Economy Lite fare results in a loss of fare, and Economy Choice cancellations incur a $109 fee.
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Do I need a promo code for the Black Friday Sale?
No promo code is required. Black Friday fares will automatically appear in the App and on the website once the sale is live.
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Black Friday Terms and Conditions
*Black Friday sale starts 12:01am AEST on 25 November 2025 and ends at 11:59pm AEST on 2 December 2025 (Promotional Period) unless sold out prior for selected one-way and return flights on selected travel dates between 6 January 2026 and 15 September 2026 for selected Economy Lite and Choice fares only. Travel periods apply and fares are subject to availability.
Economy Lite: All fares subject to availability. International return fares may vary with the addition of local taxes and charges or due to currency fluctuations. All fares prices are based on a one way Economy Lite fare booked on virginaustralia.com. Seat selection and checked baggage are not included in Economy Lite fares. Payment surcharge may apply. Economy Lite fares are not recommended if you require flexibility with your travel as cancellations are not permitted and you may need to pay a fee and any fare difference to make a change. For other fare types, a fee and fare difference may be payable for changing or cancelling your booking. See Virgin Australia’s Fees and Surcharges page for more information. Refunds are not permitted for Economy Lite and Choice fares if you cancel your booking. Refunds are permitted for Economy Flex fares on payment of a fee. You may also request a refund for other reasons, including under the Australian Consumer Law. Check your fare rules for more information. Some flights may be operated by a partner airline. Different baggage allowances and conditions may apply to these flights. Full terms and conditions at www.virginaustralia.com
Economy Choice: All fares subject to availability. International return fares may vary with the addition of local taxes and charges or due to currency fluctuations. All fares prices are based on a one way Economy Choice fare booked on virginaustralia.com. Payment surcharge may apply. You can change or cancel your booking to travel credit by paying a fee and any fare difference. See Virgin Australia’s Fees and Surcharges page for more information. Refunds are not permitted for this fare if you cancel your booking but may be requested for other reasons, including under the Australian Consumer Law. Check your fare rules for more information. Some flights may be operated by a partner airline. Different baggage allowances and conditions may apply to these flights. Full T&Cs at www.virginaustralia.com
Economy Flex: All fares subject to availability. International return fares may vary with the addition of local taxes and charges or due to currency fluctuations. All fares prices are based on a one way Economy Choice fare booked on virginaustralia.com. Payment surcharge may apply. You can change or cancel your booking to travel credit by paying a fee and any fare difference. See Virgin Australia’s Fees and Surcharges page for more information. Refunds are permitted for a fee if you cancel this booking. You may also request a refund for other reasons, including under the Australian Consumer Law. Check your fare rules for more information. Some flights may be operated by a partner airline. Different baggage allowances and conditions may apply to these flights. Full T&Cs at www.virginaustralia.com
Business: Price is based on a one-way Business fare booked on virginaustralia.com. Seats are limited and may not be available at peak times or on all flights. Payment surcharge may apply. Changes incur any applicable fare difference. See Virgin Australia’s Fees page for details. Refunds are permitted if you cancel this booking. You may also request a refund for other reasons, including under the Australian Consumer Law. Check your fare rules for more information. Some flights may be operated by a partner airline. Full T&Cs at www.virginaustralia.com
Need extra legroom? Add Economy X
³Economy X seats are limited and may be sold out at time of booking or at any time prior to your travel date. The applicable Economy X fee will be the fee published at the time you purchase Economy X and is subject to change. Price is per person, one way and per sector. Price is in the applicable booking currency, being the country of origin specified in your booking or purchase. Economy X upgrades are non-refundable, except where you are entitled to a refund under the Australian Consumer Law. See the Economy X Terms and Conditions for more information on refunds. Not all product benefits are available at all airports. Where some of the product features are not available or utilised by you, you are not entitled to a refund unless otherwise specified in the Economy X Terms and Conditions. Economy X seats located in Exit Rows require guests to accept and meet the Exit Row Safety Conditions to sit in these rows. If you change your mind and no longer wish to sit in these rows, you may move to an alternate Economy X seat for no additional fee. If however no other Economy X are available, you will be assigned a standard Economy X seat and entitled to a refund of the Economy X price. Please let us know as soon as possible if you no longer meet the Exit Row Safety Conditions. If at the time of travel you no longer meet the Exit Row Safety Conditions you will be offered an alternate Economy X seat or you will be assigned a standard Economy seat and entitled to a refund of the Economy X fee. Economy X is only available on flights operated by Virgin Australia and Virgin Australia International. See full Economy X Terms and Conditions.
Pride Flight fares
⁴Pride Flight fares on sale from Saturday 11 October 2025. The $269 price point is based on a one-way Economy Flex fare booked on specially marketed Pride Flight services from either Brisbane or Melbourne to Sydney, departing on 27 February 2026. All domestic Pride Flight fares can be booked at virginaustralia.com. Payment surcharge may apply. Subject to availability. Travel periods apply. Full T&Cs at virginaustralia.com
Europe 2026 sale
⁵Fares on sale from 00:01am AEST 12 January 2026 to 11:59pm AEST 2 February 2026, unless sold out prior. For travel on selected dates between 24 January to 22 March 2026, 6 May to 9 June 2026 and 4 to 30 November 2026 (inclusive), blackout periods apply. Sale fares are for return Economy Choice fares booked on virginaustralia.com, on flights operated by Qatar Airways from Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide and Canberra, to selected European destinations via Doha. Sale destinations include Amsterdam, Birmingham, Copenhagen, Edinburgh, Rome, Frankfurt, Geneva, Istanbul (IST), Istanbul (SAW), Manchester, Munich, Venice, Athens, Barcelona, Paris, Dublin, London (LHR), London (LGW), Milan and Zurich. Discount applies to base fares only and excludes surcharges. Seats are limited and may not be available at peak times or on all flights. Return fares may vary with the addition of local taxes and charges or due to currency fluctuations. Payment surcharge may apply. Fare inclusions (like different baggage allowances) and change and cancellation fare rules will be different depending on the partner airline operating your flight. See Virgin Australia’s fares pages for information about fees and charges you may incur when you change or cancel your fare operated by a partner airline (https://www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/travel-info/flying-with-us/fare-types/international-fares/partner-fares/).You may also request a refund for other reasons, including under the Australian Consumer Law. Check your fare rules for more information. Full T&Cs at www.virginaustralia.com.
Holiday packages on sale
⁶On sale from 12:01 am AEST 12 January 2026 until 11:59 pm AEST 19 January 2026 (“Offer Period”) unless sold out prior for selected Virgin Australia Holidays. The sale is available for selected Virgin Australia Holiday packages to selected destinations on the Virgin Australia domestic and international short haul network, which include return Economy Choice fares booked as a component of an eligible Holiday package, and an average hotel accommodation, booked with Hopper at https://www.virginaustralia.com/au-en/holidays (Hopper Portal). All bookings made through the Hopper Portal are provided by Hopper and all bookings are subject to the Virgin Australia Holidays terms and conditions. An eligible Holiday package is one that is made during the Offer Period via the Hopper Portal. Travel periods apply and eligible Virgin Australia Holiday packages are subject to availability. Seat availability on flights and hotel rooms are limited and may not be available at peak times. Additional charges may apply. Change and cancellation rules of a Virgin Australia Holiday package are different depending on the fare type and hotel that you choose. If your package allows changes and cancellations, fees and a fare difference may be payable. See the conditions of the individual hotel providers, your flight fare rules and Virgin Australia Holidays Terms and Conditions for more information.
Velocity members will earn Velocity Points per $1 spent on eligible Holiday bookings with Hopper via the Hopper Portal. Silver, Gold, Platinum and Platinum Plus members will continue to earn their tier bonus Velocity Points separately. Silver members earn an extra 1.5 bonus Points per $1 spent on eligible Holiday bookings, Gold members earn an extra 2.25 bonus Points per $1 spent on eligible Holiday bookings, Platinum members earn an extra 3 bonus Points per $1 spent on eligible Holiday bookings and Platinum Plus members earn an extra 4.5 bonus Points per $1 spent on eligible Holiday bookings. Velocity Points are not earned on full redemption Holiday bookings. For “Points + Pay” bookings, Velocity Points will be earned on any “+ Pay” component. Velocity Points will not be awarded for additional or incidental costs (such as in-room charges, early check-in, late checkout and upgrades), cancelled bookings or bookings where stay is not completed. Velocity members must submit their valid Velocity membership number at the time of booking to be eligible to earn Velocity Points. Only the Velocity member who identifies themselves as the Primary Guest on the Holiday booking is eligible to earn Velocity Points. Points are awarded after check-out and are credited to your account within 1 week after the completion of the return flight included within the eligible Holiday booking.