Virgin Australia: Flights slashed ahead of Christmas

Travellers are being urged to make the most of cheap Virgin Australia deals being offered until Tuesday, with thousands of airfares slashed.

With school holidays fast approaching, Virgin Australia has slashed the price of hundreds of thousands of flights as part of a 48-hour sale.

The prices of both domestic and international flights from January 10 through to September 12 next year have dropped significantly, with some under $50.

Travellers seeking flights from Sydney to the Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast will only have to cough up $69 and $79 respectively.

A one-way flight from Sydney to Byron Bay/Ballina is as low as $49 as part of the Cyber Monday deal.

Virgin Australia is offering huge discounts on both domestic and international flights. Picture: iStock

Sydney to Byron Bay flights as low as $49 are on offer for travellers seeking flights between January 10 and September 12 next year. Picture: Globetrotter

The prices of international routes have also dropped, with return airfares from Melbourne or Sydney to Bali costing $629.

For those seeking an island getaway, prices are sitting below $600 to Fiji from Melbourne and Brisbane.

Further offers have been extended to other international hotspots including Tokyo and Queenstown, with prospective travellers having until Tuesday at midnight to snatch up the discounted flights.

For Velocity Frequent Flyers, Virgin Australia has also offered bonus point offers on their Velocity e-Store until Thursday at midnight.

In time for Christmas shopping, Velocity members can make the most of online deals, with customers afforded 50 per cent off selected home and fashion items at Myer.