Baggage allowances based on fare type
If you are travelling on our Domestic and International Short Haul network, you will be entitled to the below checked baggage allowance.
Velocity Frequent Flyer members:
- Velocity complimentary baggage allowance is based on status at time of travel, not time of booking.
- Additional baggage allowances for Velocity Silver, Gold and Platinum members varies depending on the operating carrier, for Virgin Australia codeshare bookings please refer to non-member allowances.
- Baggage allowances for Reward Seat fares with Velocity airline partners will be based on the operating carrier's baggage allowances as found on their website and as per your class of travel. Refer to your Velocity status page for more information on further benefits.
Infants and children
Infants and children are entitled to infant and child items as checked baggage, free of charge, as listed below. For an overview on your travel requirements and options when travelling with infants or children, please visit our specific travel for children.
Infant & child items
- Pram/stroller
- Portable cot
- Car seat
- Baby capsule
Please note that infant and child items are not restricted to the above.
Baggage allowances for kids
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Infant - Not occupying own seat
Lite: 3 special infant items^
All other fare type: 3 special infant items
^Checked baggage not permitted as a special infant item when an adult is flying on an Economy Lite fare.
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Infant - Occupying own seat
Lite: 3 special infant items^
All other fare type: 1 x 23kg bag + 3 special infant items
^Checked baggage not permitted as a special infant item when an adult is flying on an Economy Lite fare.
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Child
Lite: 2 special equipment items
All other fare type: 2 special equipment items
Additional bags
Domestic flights
Up to two additional bags may be purchased online or via the Guest Contact Centre prior to check-in.
If you need to purchase more than two additional bags, this can be requested at the airport, but as this is subject to availability, there is no guarantee that these additional bags will be accepted.
Additional baggage fees per piece (maximum 23kg)
Flights approximately less than 3 hours duration
Online (time of flight booking): $65
Online (post booking): $75
Online Check-in: $80
Guest Contact Centre (time of flight booking): $70
Guest Contact Centre (post booking): $80
Airport: $120
Flights approximately 3+ hours duration
Online (time of flight booking): $70
Online (post booking): $80
Online Check-in: $90
Guest Contact Centre (time of flight booking): $90
Guest Contact Centre (post booking): $100
Airport: $170
International flights
These baggage fees only apply when travelling on Virgin Australia-operated flights. When travelling on a flight operated by a partner airline, please visit "Travelling with airline partners" which details your baggage allowance and excess baggage fees.
International baggage fees
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Samoa
Additional baggage fees per piece (maximum 23kg)
For flights to Apia, Samoa, only guests travelling on a Lite fare on Virgin Australia-operated flights may purchase additional checked baggage online or by calling the Guest Contact Centre on 13 67 89.
Guests travelling on Choice, Flex, and Business fares are not able to purchase additional checked baggage but are entitled to the checked baggage allowance included in their fare and any additional baggage allowances from their Velocity Status.
For flights from Apia, Samoa, guests can add a maximum of two pieces of baggage at 23kg each per person in addition to any checked baggage allowance included in their fare and any additional baggage allowances from their Velocity Status.
Please note that additional baggage at the airport is subject to availability and is not guaranteed for uplift.
Departing from Australia*
Online (time of flight booking): AUD 85
Online (post booking): AUD 105
Guest Contact Centre (time of flight booking): AUD 110
Guest Contact Centre (post booking): AUD 120
At the Airport: AUD 170
Additional baggage available for pre-purchase
Departing from Australia to Samoa
Departing from Samoa to Australia
Lite: 1
Choice: 0
Flex: 0
Business: 0
Lite: 2
Choice: 2
Flex: 2
Business: 2
Purchase of additional baggage is limited for Apia, Samoa
The purchase of additional baggage is limited for flights to and from Apia, Samoa. The carriage of additional baggage is at the sole discretion of Virgin Australia and is subject to aircraft loads. The purchase of additional baggage at the airport is subject to availability and there is no guarantee of uplift.
We will endeavour to carry your checked baggage on the same flight as you, however, additional and overweight baggage will be accepted on a space-available basis. If your baggage cannot be carried on the same flight with you due to operational imitations, it will be transported on the next available flight with sufficient load capacity.
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All other international destinations
Additional baggage fees per piece (maximum 23kg)
An additional two bags may be purchased online or via the Guest Contact Centre. If you need more than two additional bags, you may purchase up to 9 bags at the airport, subject to availability.
Departing from Australia*
Online (time of flight booking): AUD 85
Online (post booking): AUD 105
Guest Contact Centre (time of flight booking): AUD 110
Guest Contact Centre (post booking): AUD 120
At the Airport: AUD 170
Departing from New Zealand
Online: NZD 85
Guest Contact Centre: NZD 110
At the Airport: NZD 170
Departing from Indonesia (Bali)
Online: IDR 842000
Guest Contact Centre: IDR 1090000
At the Airport: IDR 1684000
Departing from Fiji*
Online: FJD 126
Guest Contact Centre: FJD 163
At the Airport: FJD 252
Departing from Vanuatu*
Online: VUV 6800
Guest Contact Centre: VUV 8800
At the Airport: VUV 13600
Departing from Samoa*
Online: WST 155
Guest Contact Centre: WST 200
At the Airport: WST 310
* Subject to currency exchange rate fluctuations.
If you change your mind and choose to cancel your flight, fees will not be refunded unless you are entitled to a refund under the Australian Consumer Law.
Where to purchase additional baggage?
Pre-purchased baggage may only be purchased if you are travelling on a Virgin Australia ticketed and operated flight. For tickets or connecting flights operated by other airlines additional baggage may only be purchased at the airport on the day of departure.
Overweight baggage fees
If you're travelling Economy with a little extra weight, fees will apply at the airport to any piece over 23kg up to 32kg. For items that are over 32kg, please refer to our Cargo services.
Fees are charged at the airport on the day of departure for each additional piece, per one way journey (includes formal connecting flights) as listed below.
Domestic
An overweight baggage fee of $60 will apply to each piece of baggage weighing over 23kg (maximum 32kg).
International short haul
These rates only apply to guests on Virgin Australia-operated flights. For guests travelling on one of our partner airlines please visit this page which details your baggage allowance and excess baggage rates.
Overweight baggage fees per piece (23kg to 32kg)
| Departing from | At the Airport |
|---|---|
| Australia | AUD 110 |
| New Zealand | NZD 110 |
Oversized baggage
Items such as:
- wheelchairs
- sporting equipment
- bikes
- surfboards, etc.
can be checked in, provided each item does not exceed their baggage weight allowance; otherwise they will be charged with an overweight baggage fee.
Wheelchair/mobility aids are carried free of charge – if required for personal use by a guest booked to travel on our service.
Baggage dos and don'ts
DO
Purchase extra bags
For Economy fares and purchased checked baggage, items over 23kg may incur overweight baggage fees. IF you need to add bags you can Manage Booking.
Meet size requirements
Make sure your bags meet our checked bag maximum total linear dimension (length+width+height) = 140cm (55in) calculated by adding together the width, height and depth of the piece of baggage.
DON'T
Bring multiple items as one piece
Multiple items held together will not be accepted as a single piece of baggage. Additional baggage fees may apply.
Exceed 32kg
No single item may exceed 32kg. See Cargo services for heavier items.
Leave your bags unaccompanied
Checked baggage that is not travelling with a passenger will not be accepted. Unaccompanied baggage must be sent as cargo.