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Virgin International Sale Return to Queenstown $315, Fiji $449, Bali $499, Tokyo $675 @ Virgin Australia

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Route Date Fare From Journey
Brisbane to Apia, Samoa 10 Aug 2024 - 10 Sep 2024 lite $599 Return
Brisbane to Apia, Samoa 22 Oct 2024 - 29 Nov 2024 lite $599 Return
Brisbane to Apia, Samoa 26 Jan 2025 - 01 Apr 2025 lite $599 Return
Brisbane to Bali (Denpasar) 20 Nov 2024 - 04 Dec 2024 lite $559 Return
Brisbane to Bali (Denpasar) 29 Jan 2025 - 02 Apr 2025 lite $559 Return
Brisbane to Bali (Denpasar) 20 Nov 2024 - 04 Dec 2024 choice $639 Return
Brisbane to Nadi 02 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024 lite $529 Return
Brisbane to Nadi 31 Oct 2024 - 28 Nov 2024 lite $529 Return
Brisbane to Nadi 27 Jan 2025 - 02 Apr 2025 lite $529 Return
Brisbane to Port Vila, Vanuatu 07 Aug 2024 - 01 Sep 2024 lite $579 Return
Brisbane to Port Vila, Vanuatu 30 Oct 2024 - 30 Nov 2024 lite $579 Return
Brisbane to Port Vila, Vanuatu 20 Jan 2025 - 02 Apr 2025 lite $579 Return
Brisbane to Queenstown 13 Jan 2025 - 18 Mar 2025 lite $425 Return
Brisbane to Queenstown 13 Jan 2025 - 18 Mar 2025 choice $485 Return
Brisbane to Queenstown 15 Oct 2024 - 12 Nov 2024 lite $505 Return
Brisbane to Tokyo (Haneda) 05 Nov 2024 - 27 Nov 2024 lite $749 Return
Brisbane to Tokyo (Haneda) 30 May 2024 - 20 Jun 2024 lite $775 Return
Brisbane to Tokyo (Haneda) 30 May 2024 - 20 Jun 2024 choice $895 Return
Cairns to Tokyo (Haneda) 02 Jun 2024 - 20 Jun 2024 lite $675 Return
Cairns to Tokyo (Haneda) 06 Nov 2024 - 28 Nov 2024 lite $679 Return
Cairns to Tokyo (Haneda) 02 Jun 2024 - 20 Jun 2024 choice $795 Return
Gold Coast to Bali (Denpasar) 11 Nov 2024 - 11 Dec 2024 lite $499 Return
Gold Coast to Bali (Denpasar) 29 Jan 2025 - 02 Apr 2025 lite $499 Return
Gold Coast to Bali (Denpasar) 11 Nov 2024 - 11 Dec 2024 choice $579 Return
Melbourne (Tullamarine) to Bali (Denpasar) 12 Nov 2024 - 30 Nov 2024 lite $559 Return
Melbourne (Tullamarine) to Bali (Denpasar) 29 Jan 2025 - 02 Apr 2025 lite $559 Return
Melbourne (Tullamarine) to Bali (Denpasar) 02 Sep 2024 - 11 Sep 2024 lite $579 Return
Melbourne (Tullamarine) to Nadi 12 Nov 2024 - 12 Dec 2024 lite $599 Return
Melbourne (Tullamarine) to Nadi 15 Jan 2025 - 02 Apr 2025 lite $599 Return
Melbourne (Tullamarine) to Nadi 03 Sep 2024 - 12 Sep 2024 lite $619 Return
Melbourne (Tullamarine) to Queenstown 19 Jan 2025 - 21 Mar 2025 lite $315 Return
Melbourne (Tullamarine) to Queenstown 19 Jan 2025 - 21 Mar 2025 choice $379 Return
Melbourne (Tullamarine) to Queenstown 17 Nov 2024 - 12 Dec 2024 lite $419 Return
Sydney to Bali (Denpasar) 23 Oct 2024 - 29 Nov 2024 lite $559 Return
Sydney to Bali (Denpasar) 29 Jan 2025 - 02 Apr 2025 lite $559 Return
Sydney to Bali (Denpasar) 12 Aug 2024 - 27 Aug 2024 lite $579 Return
Sydney to Nadi 06 Aug 2024 - 03 Sep 2024 lite $449 Return
Sydney to Nadi 22 Oct 2024 - 21 Nov 2024 lite $449 Return
Sydney to Nadi 23 Jan 2025 - 02 Apr 2025 lite $449 Return
Sydney to Queenstown 20 Jan 2025 - 19 Mar 2025 lite $365 Return
Sydney to Queenstown 20 Jan 2025 - 19 Mar 2025 choice $425 Return
Sydney to Queenstown 22 Nov 2024 - 12 Dec 2024 lite $445 Return
Sydney to Tokyo (Haneda) 02 Feb 2025 - 26 Mar 2025 lite $779 Return
Sydney to Tokyo (Haneda) 02 Feb 2025 - 26 Mar 2025 choice $899 Return
Brisbane to Queenstown 13 Jan 2025 - 18 Mar 2025 lite $249 One Way
Brisbane to Queenstown 13 Jan 2025 - 18 Mar 2025 choice $279 One Way
Brisbane to Queenstown 15 Oct 2024 - 12 Nov 2024 lite $289 One Way
Melbourne (Tullamarine) to Queenstown 19 Jan 2025 - 21 Mar 2025 lite $209 One Way
Melbourne (Tullamarine) to Queenstown 19 Jan 2025 - 21 Mar 2025 choice $239 One Way
Melbourne (Tullamarine) to Queenstown 17 Nov 2024 - 12 Dec 2024 lite $259 One Way
Sydney to Queenstown 20 Jan 2025 - 19 Mar 2025 lite $219 One Way
Sydney to Queenstown 20 Jan 2025 - 19 Mar 2025 choice $249 One Way
Sydney to Queenstown 22 Nov 2024 - 12 Dec 2024 lite $259 One Way

*International sale Terms & Conditions:

Fares are on sale until 11:59pm AEST 24 May 2024 unless sold out prior for selected one-way and return flights on selected travel dates in 2024 & 2025 for 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

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  • melcool on 20/05/2024 - 09:41

    Thanks for posting the deal.
    Checked a few dates for Mel-Queenstown, the tickets are not direct return, and take 8.5 hours for one way, just FYI.

    • AircraftFreight on 20/05/2024 - 10:15
      +6

      Wrong. Just did a dummy booking search and found.
      VA 143 - Melbourne to Queenstown - Friday 7th March
      VA 146 - Queenstown to Melbourne - Monday 10th March

      Directs run only on Monday, Friday and Sunday.

      • melcool on 20/05/2024 - 10:34
        +5

        'Directs run only on Monday, Friday and Sunday.'
        thanks for this, cheers.

  • hamzie on 20/05/2024 - 10:07
    +2

    Why are the Bali flights using a domestic 737 with domestic level service

    • AircraftFreight on 20/05/2024 - 10:13
      +5

      A majority of services into Bali are 737s or A320 family aircraft.
      The only widebody services are Qantas servicing from Sydney (A330-200), Jetstar 787s from Melbourne and Sydney (Depending on the time of the year) and Garuda Indonesia (A330-300s) from Melbourne and Sydney.

      Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Darwin, Cairns, Brisbane, Gold Coast and additional Melbourne services use 737-800s or A320/A321/A321neo XLRs for their operations.

      Australia to Bali can be as low as 1 hour and 45 minutes to at most 6 hours, its not terribly long and you wont notice a difference between just aircraft, service yes.

    • Deceiver on 20/05/2024 - 10:15

      Because VA hasn't had anything else since the ownership changed hands.
      I did a Bali trip a couple of weeks ago, economy on the way there (due to no seats), and business on the way back. The business offering is perfectly fine for a flight of that length, which is probably why they don't have specific aircraft for international routes.
      On the other hand, the Tokyo run would be a bit much.

      • chanhoz on 20/05/2024 - 10:23

        Tokyo run would be a bit much.

        Due to load factor, they can't get a full flight, you could probably get a whole row to yourself in Y. Probably better than J on that flight.

        • Deceiver on 20/05/2024 - 12:33
          +1

          That solves half the problem, but it won't solve the carboard-thin seat base.

    • jm888 on 20/05/2024 - 11:21
      +2

      Singapore Airlines operate 787 into Bali just FYI. I'm thinking of flying with them this July instead of the crappy virgin/qantas 737s from Melbourne

      • AircraftFreight on 20/05/2024 - 11:53
        +1

        Although SQ is superior, the considerable increase in cost and the additional 7-10 hours of travel each way is not worth it in my opinion.

        Just looking at random dates, Garuda offers 33" inches of pitch on their A333 from Melbourne to Denpasar, full service, miles and points earning for $959 return and takes 6 hours to get to Bali
        Singapore on their service from Melbourne - Singapore - Denpasar Return. They offer 32" inches of pitch on their A359/B789/B77W with the same benefits above, however they are charging $2,000 and takes 14 hours to get to Bali

        • Brianqpr on 20/05/2024 - 18:12

          Garuda is comfortably the best option from Sydney. Have used them multiple times, excellent service.

      • hamzie on 20/05/2024 - 12:19
        +1

        Yeah I have a conference in Bali
        And I'm thinking of adding Singapore to the trip and go with SQ
        Wife and 2 toddlers on the 737 doesn't sound fun

        • AircraftFreight on 20/05/2024 - 12:45

          In my honest opinion, its a lot better to get the Garuda direct flight that arrives just before noon instead of screwing around with layovers and more travel time, and at a 50% cost reduction.
          You also get more baggage allowance on Garuda if it means anything.

          Also if your dates line up, it can be as low as $1,800 AUD return for one sector in Business and one way in Economy, which is still cheaper than $2,000 AUD return PP on Singapore. Business on Garuda is a full service, lie flat seats ect

          • hamzie on 20/05/2024 - 13:17

            @AircraftFreight: Thanks for that
            Will look into it

            I'm also leaning towards SQ because I just want to use my velocity points

            • jm888 on 20/05/2024 - 17:55
              +1

              @hamzie: Same here, I'm using VA points to redeem SQ. I don't have the gut to fly Garuda tbh, maybe it's biased but I tend to not fly with "unsafe" airlines

      • timbertron on 21/05/2024 - 09:46
        -2

        I wouldn't be getting on any Boeing 787 or 777's after hearing about all the safety neglect in search of profit revealed by multiple Boeing whistleblowers.

        • AircraftFreight on 21/05/2024 - 10:17
          +2

          The Boeing 787 and 777 Programs are some of the most safe and successful aviation programs to date.

          1,729 Boeing 777 Family Aircraft have been built. All accidents and hull losses (8) were at a direct consequence to pilot error, maintenance error, shot down, or pilot directed (MH370). 541 Casualties, however 537 were out of the MH370 and MH17 incidents which have absolutely zero connection with Boeing.
          1,127 Boeing 787 Family Aircraft have been built. 2 Accidents (No injuries or casualties) and Zero Hull Losses.
          1,502 Boeing 737 MAX (Not family) have been built. 2 Hull Losses.

          Now lets compare it with Airbus

          11,430 Airbus A320-200 Aircraft have been built. 56 Hull Losses with 1490 casualties.
          11,743 Boeing 737-800 Aircraft have been built. 23 Hull Losses with 921 casualties.

          Big picture though, a overwhelming majority of hull losses, resulting in casualties are in developing nations. Why? Well less government regulation by aviation regulatory bodies. And weaker/inferior maintenance programs for those aircraft, where issues resulting in incidents could have been avoided.
          (All data above is provided by ASN)

          TLDR; You will be fine.

        • ADCC91 on 23/05/2024 - 01:20
          +1

          200,000 times more likely to die in a car crash than a plane crash… [gets in car without hesitation]

          • UrMumsOnlyFan on 23/05/2024 - 11:30

            @ADCC91: Always more likely to die on the road to the airport than in a plane.

            Having said that, the last few years have indeed exposed a catalogue of reprehensible managerial, corporate and ethical failures by Boeing. These are linked to the 1997 merger with McDonnell Douglas, although cultural shifts may have begun within Boeing even before then.

            There is plenty to commiserate, and criticise, about the downfall of a once great engineering company.

            The Long-Forgotten Flight That Sent Boeing Off Course

            • AircraftFreight on 24/05/2024 - 13:28

              @UrMumsOnlyFan: Thats why theres an inside joke at our firms US office, they dont call Boeing Boeing, they call it McDonald Douglas after the merger.
              It became a company that was run by MBA Executives, instead of Engineers, and boy oh boy did they pay the price.

              • UrMumsOnlyFan on 24/05/2024 - 22:16
                +1

                @AircraftFreight: The most common saying is that McDonnell Douglas bought Boeing with Boeing's money.

                How this came to pass is beyond me (albeit I have seen some horrific business deals in my time), but the costs and consequences have been disastrous on numerous levels.

                • AircraftFreight on 25/05/2024 - 10:39

                  @UrMumsOnlyFan: Its disgusting and I dont know how the DOJ approved it in the end (lobbyist groups cleared the way)

                  Glad to have moved all of my shares from Boeing to Airbus in Q2 2019 and havent looked back.

          • hamwhisperer on 23/05/2024 - 13:57

            @ADCC91: Hey your DM's are closed, wanted to ask you question about your HX mount and that 40" Kogan.

            Sorry..

  • NatoTomato on 20/05/2024 - 10:17
    +1

    Damn, Melbourne to Queenstown is looking VERY reasonable, with pretty good departure times and no stopovers.

  • Benoffie on 20/05/2024 - 10:47
    +1

    No deal to Vanuatu. Those fares are terrible. $479 is their standard.

    • superbird on 20/05/2024 - 11:07
      -3

      why would you want to go there? fiji/bali are nicer

      • altomic on 20/05/2024 - 12:06
        +9

        I've heard New Caledonia is a riot.

      • greennick on 21/05/2024 - 13:10
        +1

        Depends what you want to go there for, doesn't it? Vanuatu has some of the best dive sites in our region.

  • Aloa on 20/05/2024 - 11:10
    +4

    Flight to Tokyo via CNS on 737-8 & 737-800, nah

    • zainmastron on 20/05/2024 - 12:36

      This right here, especially from Brisbane. If you can lock in your dates early, you can easily get sale prices around $1200 - $1400 return with Qantas, which is 9hr direct, 2-4-2 seating on Airbus330, full service + check-in and carry-on included.

      $900 return with Virgin is tempting, but when you throw in the fact it's roughly 12hrs travel time (including the stop over in Cairns), domestic 3-3 seating on a Boeing 737-800, and depending on the ticket may or may not include full service + bags, it's a massive nope for me. Would prefer to pay the extra, get there quicker, and in more comfort.

      Understand that's not for the budget minded folks, who would give up time for cost savings, so all power to you. You're a stronger person than I am!

      • Phoebus on 20/05/2024 - 13:34
        -2

        Maybe, but I feel much better flying on a plane that is built with more advanced diversity and inclusion.

    • evgpek on 21/05/2024 - 04:30

      But at least you’ll arrive to Haneda :)

  • Nuggets on 20/05/2024 - 14:27

    Any flights to New Caledonia?

  • deathjr on 20/05/2024 - 20:21

    no Melb to Japan?

    • Ventak on 21/05/2024 - 01:40

      Ngl, but when the cheapest Melb to Tokyo on Virgin flight for return is around $1200, and you'd still need to do a layover in Cairns both ways, I'd just go direct either with Qantas or JAL.

  • joshash on 21/05/2024 - 07:43

    12 hours on a 737….

    Not even if you paid me to do it.

  • joshash on 21/05/2024 - 07:44

    737 comin' out of the sky - won't you take me to Haneda on a nightmare flight… oh yeah… playin in a travelin band….

  • Yafuturefavorite on 21/05/2024 - 11:10

    I’m clueless when it comes to planes so can someone fill me in..

    A) I always see people saying avoid 737’s .. why?

    b) is there a way to check which plane is used prior to booking?

    C) what’s the best planes to use?

    • AircraftFreight on 21/05/2024 - 11:16
      +1

      A) The Boeing 737 MAX was grounded for 2 years over a structural and electronic defect in the new MCAS program that pilots were unaware of that resulted in two crashes in Indonesia and in Ethiopia.

      In practice now, the 737 MAX being returned to service has gone through more testing than any new scratch aircraft to have existed, and is certified with nearly every single Aviation Government Agency.

      Do not confuse the 737 MAX with the 737-800 which is 100% safe and reliable.

      B) Yes, if you can see a "Flight Info" or by clicking onto the flight number, you will see the aircraft(s) used for your journey.

      C) From Australia to Bali, the best planes are the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and the Airbus A330.
      In practice here are the best planes and best airlines in my ranking.

      1 - Garuda Indonesia A330 from Melbourne/Sydney to Denpasar
      2 - Qantas A330 from Sydney to Denpasar
      3 - Jetstar 787 Dreamliner from Melbourne/Sydney to Denpasar (Depending on the date)
      4 - Qantas 737-800 from Melbourne to Denpasar
      5 - Batik Air 737-800s from Australia to Denpasar
      ect
      ect
      ect

      • Yafuturefavorite on 21/05/2024 - 13:24

        Thanks heaps ! Really appreciate this breakdown.

    • UrMumsOnlyFan on 22/05/2024 - 23:29

      A) I always see people saying avoid 737’s .. why?

      Setting aside some people's concerns about 737 MAX safety (your call if that matters to you), there's a very simple reason why many people prefer to avoid 737s on international flights - they are a narrowbody (single-aisle) aircraft, typically configured for high density domestic operations.

      Often meaning less seat pitch and/or width, fewer toilets per passengers, and some people may even find them claustrophobic on long flights. They're no bother for short flights, but I'm not flying to Japan in one (except in business class).

      Other variables being equal, most people prefer to take widebody (dual-aisle) aircraft on international flights for typically greater space and comfort. Even very small differences (for example an inch of seat width or leg room) can count over a long flight.

      b) is there a way to check which plane is used prior to booking?

      This willl be indicated somewhere on all booking websites. Note that aircraft types are not 100% guaranteed and may be changed without notice.

      C) what’s the best planes to use?

      What's the best country to visit, what's the best car to drive, what's the best meal to eat. It depends on your preferences.

      Some people don't care about anything other than price and could fly in any aircraft. Others need maximum legroom because they're tall. Some people consider newer planes to be safer and/or more comfortable. Some support certain airlines because of their loyalty program, while others avoid certain airlines because they don't like the company or the country.

      What you decide is up to you.

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