Virgin Australia is Australia's second-largest airline, operating from hubs at Brisbane (BNE), Melbourne (MEL), and Sydney (SYD) to destinations across Australia, New Zealand, Bali, Fiji, and select international routes. Known for its friendly service and competitive domestic fares, Virgin Australia competes with Qantas on Australia's busiest routes. FaresMatch compares Virgin Australia fares with Qantas, Jetstar, and all available options for your Australia trip.
Trending Virgin Australia fares
One-way starting prices on popular Virgin Australia routes. Search above for live availability.
SydneyShoulder seasonLAX → SYDLos Angeles – Sydney- Flight time
- 15h nonstop
- Airlines
- Virgin Australia / Qantas
$680
MelbourneSpring travelSYD → MELSydney – Melbourne- Flight time
- 1h 30m nonstop
- Airlines
- Virgin Australia
A$89
BrisbaneBook earlySYD → BNESydney – Brisbane- Flight time
- 1h 30m nonstop
- Airlines
- Virgin Australia
A$79
BaliWinter escapeSYD → DPSSydney – Bali- Flight time
- 6h 30m nonstop
- Airlines
- Virgin Australia
A$199
PerthFall travelMEL → PERMelbourne – Perth- Flight time
- 3h 30m nonstop
- Airlines
- Virgin Australia
A$149
AucklandMidweek dealSYD → AKLSydney – Auckland- Flight time
- 3h nonstop
- Airlines
- Virgin Australia
A$179
Virgin Australia route network
U.S. to Sydney
SYD ↔ MEL/BNE Sydney domestic triangle
Virgin's highest-frequency routes — multiple daily nonstops between Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.
SYD → DPS Sydney to Bali
Popular leisure route from Sydney to Denpasar, Bali — one of Virgin Australia's key international destinations.
SYD → AKL Australia to New Zealand
Trans-Tasman routes connecting Sydney and Melbourne to Auckland and Christchurch.
LAX → SYD U.S. to Sydney
Transpacific routes from Los Angeles to Sydney — compare Virgin Australia with Qantas, United, and Delta.
Tips for booking Virgin Australia flights
On Australia's busiest routes (Sydney–Melbourne, Sydney–Brisbane), Virgin Australia and Qantas compete aggressively on price. Virgin often undercuts Qantas on advance-purchase fares.
Virgin Australia's Velocity program partners with Singapore Airlines, Etihad, and other carriers. Velocity points can be earned on partner flights and redeemed on Virgin Australia award seats.
Virgin Australia's Bali and Pacific Island routes fill up fast for Australian school holidays (December–January, April, July). Book 2 to 3 months ahead for the best fares.
Frequently asked questions
Does Virgin Australia fly from the U.S.?
Virgin Australia has operated transpacific routes in the past. Currently, most U.S.–Australia travel is on Qantas, United, Delta, and American. FaresMatch compares all carriers on U.S.–Australia routes.
Is Virgin Australia the same as Virgin Atlantic?
No — they are separate airlines. Virgin Atlantic is the UK long-haul carrier; Virgin Australia is the Australian domestic and regional carrier. They share branding but operate independently.
Do U.S. citizens need a visa for Australia?
U.S. citizens need an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or eVisitor visa for Australia, obtainable online before travel. Processing is typically instant for eligible passport holders.
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