$49 flights: Virgin Australia slashes one million airfares for one week

Virgin Australia has slashed more than one million airfares for one week only in a network-wide sale, with prices as low as $49. See where you could go.

With summer just around the corner, Australians can plan their holidays and save money during a peak travel time coinciding with the school holidays, Christmas, New Year’s and Easter.

Virgin Australia’s latest network-wide sale slashes ticket prices on one million fares to as low as $49, for one week only.

The applicable destinations are perfect for a getaway, whether it’s to Bali or Byron Bay, Hobart or Hamilton Island.

Byron Bay is included in Virgin Australia’s latest sale. Picture: iStock

Travel to numerous domestic and international destinations between November and June with Virgin Australia’s latest airfare sale. Picture: iStock

The sale starts now and goes until midnight AEST 28 October 2024 on select flights for travel between 25 November 2024 and 30 June 2025 (unless sold out prior).

“We are encouraging Aussies to get in early and snap up a bargain fare to amazing holiday destinations such as Queenstown, Bali, Fiji and domestic hotspots like Hamilton Island, Perth and Gold Coast from just $49 one-way,” said Virgin Australia Executive, Libby Minogue.

“It is not often our entire network is on sale and we are committed to delivering great value fares so Australians can experience the wonders of Australia and our international destinations.”

Explore New Zealand's Ben Lomond Track, a stunning hike with panoramic vistas. Picture: iStock

The sale comes at a handy time with recent data from Expedia Group showing that Aussies are swapping seasons to save money on travel when they go on holiday.

The ongoing cost of living crisis is pushing Aussies to be more flexible about when they take a break, or to seek out better-value domestic destinations for their holidays.

For example, travelling off-season can mean saving up to 22 per cent on accommodation in Cairns, up to 30 per cent in Byron Bay, and up to 22 per cent in Launceston, just to name a few destinations.

But while opting for off-season getaways means avoiding the crowds and steeper prices, it can also mean missing out on traditional travel seasons or premium destinations.

Virgin Australia has slashed ticket prices for one week only in an international and domestic airfare sale. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Bianca De Marchi

So Virgin Australia’s big sale is well-timed.

Plus, business class fares are included in the sale, so this is your chance to experience some royal treatment on the way to your dream destination.

Virgin Australia domestic business class is also included in the sale. Picture: Supplied

For even bigger savings, Virgin Australia is also offering up to 5 per cent cashback on select flights via Cashrewards and up to 4 per cent on Shopback.

Plus, Virgin Australia sale fares include Velocity Frequent Flyer Points and Status Credits with eligible bookings, helping travellers to climb the Status ranks or build that Points balance faster.

SALE HIGHLIGHTS

One-way domestic Economy Lite sale fares in both directions:

● Sydney to/from Ballina (Byron Bay) from $49

● Melbourne to/from Launceston from $59

● Sydney to/from Sunshine Coast from $69

● Brisbane to/from Proserpine (Whitsundays) from $79

● Melbourne to/from Sydney from $89

● Adelaide to/from Hobart from $89

● Melbourne to/from Gold Coast from $89

● Melbourne to/from Canberra from $95

● Melbourne to/from Sunshine Coast from $109

● Sydney to/from Cairns from $115

● Sydney to/from Hamilton Island from $119

● Uluru to/from Melbourne from $119

● Adelaide to/from Alice Springs from $165

● Melbourne to/from Darwin from $205

● Sydney to/from Perth from $219

One-way domestic Business sale highlights in both directions:

● Sydney to/from Ballina (Byron Bay) from $219

● Sydney to/from Sunshine Coast from $259

● Brisbane to/from Proserpine (Whitsundays) from $259

● Canberra to/from Gold Coast from $299

● Melbourne to/from Sydney from $299

● Adelaide to/from Canberra from $309

● Hobart to/from Sydney from $349

● Melbourne to/from Uluru from $359

● Melbourne to/from Sunshine Coast from $369

● Melbourne to/from Cairns from $399

● Melbourne to/from Hamilton Island from $409

● Brisbane to/from Alice Springs from $499

● Perth to/from Launceston from $499

● Melbourne to/from Darwin from $599

● Sydney to/from Perth from $899

Return international sale fare (Economy Lite):

● Melbourne to/from Queenstown from $405

● Sydney to/from Queenstown from $435

● Brisbane to/from Queenstown from $495

● Brisbane to/from Port Vila from $499

● Gold Coast to/from Bali from $499

● Sydney to/from Nadi (Fiji) from $529

● Brisbane to/from Nadi (Fiji) from $589

● Melbourne to/from Nadi (Fiji) from $599

● Brisbane to/from Bali from $599

● Melbourne to/from Bali from $599

● Sydney to/from Bali from $599

● Cairns to/from Tokyo from $609

● Brisbane to/from Apia (Samoa) from $789

Full list of flight sales can be found here.

Originally published as $49 flights: Virgin Australia slashes one million airfares for one week