Wednesday 22 April 2026: Virgin Australia has today expanded its mega sale with fares starting from $55 (one-way, Economy Lite), giving travellers access to more than 1.5 million discounted fares across its domestic network since Monday, redefining what a real sale fare looks like 😉.
For guests wanting a little extra travel comfort without the high price tag, the airline’s premium extra legroom Economy seating, Economy X is available on selected flights starting from just $15** (per person, per sector, Adelaide to Brisbane).
Economy sale fare highlights (one-way Economy Lite fares, valid in both directions)*
- Sydney <> Ballina (Byron Bay) from $55
- Melbourne <> Launceston from $59
- Melbourne <> Hobart from $69
- Sydney <> Gold Coast from $69
- Sydney <> Hobart from $69
- Sydney <> Sunshine Coast from $75
- Brisbane <> Newcastle from $79
- Melbourne <> Gold Coast from $85
- Melbourne <> Adelaide from $85
- Sydney <> Launceston from $75
- Brisbane <> Newcastle from $95
- Brisbane <> Cairns from $95
- Melbourne <> Newcastle from $95
- Brisbane <> Sydney from $95
- Melbourne <> Sydney from $95
- Brisbane <> Hamilton Island from $99
- Melbourne <> Sunshine Coast from $109
- Sydney <> Cairns from $115
- Sydney <> Hamilton Island from $125
- Sydney <> Adelaide from $125
- Melbourne <> Cairns from $129
- Brisbane <> Darwin from $195
- Sydney <> Perth from $230
- Brisbane <> Perth from $235
Economy sale fares are available to book here now until 11:59pm AEST 28 April 2026 (unless sold out prior), for selected travel dates between 22 July 2026 and 27 March 2027.
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MEDIA CONTACT
Virgin Australia Group Corporate Affairs: corporateaffairs@virginaustralia.com or 1800 142 467.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Economy Sale Fares
*Fares are on sale from 12.01am AEST on 22 April 2026 to 11:59pm AEST on 28 April 2026, unless sold out prior. For travel on selected dates between 22 July 2026 and 27 March 2027 (inclusive). Blackout periods and conditions apply. $55 price point based on a one-way Economy Lite fare from Sydney to Ballina-Byron booked at virginaustralia.com. Other domestic fare prices based on one-way Economy Lite fare for routes indicated booked at virginaustralia.com. Seat selection and checked baggage are not included in Economy Lite fares. Subject to availability. Payment surcharge may apply. Full T&Cs at www.virginaustralia.com
Economy X upgrades
**$15 price points available when purchasing Economy X Exit row seats, between 27-180 days before departure date, on selected routes. Price Points are per person, per sector. Prices are available on selected Economy X seats purchased when making a new eligible flight booking, or managing an existing eligible flight booking, through www.virginaustralia.com or via the Guest Contact Centre. Prices not available through other purchase channels. Economy X upgrade prices are based on booking at virginaustralia.com or via the Guest Contact Centre. Economy X seats are limited and subject to availability. The applicable Economy X fee will be the fee published at the time you purchase. Guests who select and sit in an Economy X Exit Row must comply with the Exit Row Safety Conditions. See full Economy X Terms and Conditions.
