Virgin Australia sale slashes Perth fares in half
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TL;DR: What's the deal with this flight sale?
Cheapest flight available:
$119 one-way
Travel dates
2 August - 14 December 2022
Flexible fares?
No
Baggage included?
No
Virgin Australia's latest sale will have you ticking Western Australia off your bucket list. And with fares at up to 50% off you won't want to miss out.
The cheapest fares are between Adelaide and Perth at $119 each way.
From Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Hobart and Launceston flights aren't too much pricier, starting from $129 each way.
These are Lite Economy prices, which only include your seat and carry-on bags. You can upgrade to Choice for seat selection and checked luggage for $30 each way.
Eligble travel dates are from 2 August - 14 December 2022, with specific dates dependent on your route.
- Book your flight now at Virgin Australia.
How good are these Virgin Australia sale fares?
You might be wary of the fact that this sale is "up to" 50% off, but it really is that much cheaper than its competition.
For example, the cheapest Adelaide-Perth flight on 2 August on budget airline Jetstar is currently $177 each way, while full-service airline Qantas has sale fares that day at $249.
This puts Virgin almost a third cheaper than Jetstar. What's more, you can upgrade to Choice, with all its perks, and still get there for less.
These fares at a glance
- OK flexibility: Virgin no longer offers flexible flights on domestic routes but it does have a COVID-19 travel exemption where if you're affected by COVID-19 you can change your date or get credit for your fare, fee-free.
- Great airline: Virgin offers both budget and full-service style. Light travellers can save by opting for seat-only (Lite Economy) fare while those who need extras such as checked bags can upgrade to a Choice seat for $30 more each way.
- Great frequent flyer points: You'll earn 5 Velocity points for every dollar spent in this sale. You'll also earn status credits.
- Great travel time: All flights are direct.
- Good weather: What's surprising about this sale is that it's for travel during some of the best Perth weather. Pick August for a warm winter or September-November for wildflowers and warm evenings.
This sale ends 11.59pm AEST 27 June 2022 unless sold out.
