Virgin Australia and Tourism and Events Queensland are currently running a major online sale featuring over half a million fares to the sunshine state ranging from as low as $45. 

This limited run sale is online now and ends on Sunday, 22nd September.

Virgin Australia executive Libbi Minogue remarked that there is no better time to book a trip to Queensland.

Minogue said: “We love sharing the beauty of our country with Aussie travellers and the scenic landscapes and picturesque beaches of Queensland are no exception. We encourage travellers to get in quick as the sale fares won’t last long.”

A vital destination

Queensland tourism minister Michael Healy added that the sale is a boon to the tourism sector in the region as, at present, over 260,000 Queenslanders are employed by tourism.

As Healy puts it: “That’s why sales like this are so important in our strategy to get people to come and enjoy all of Queensland’s incredible visitor experiences. [Also, this] offer presents the perfect opportunity for Aussies to take that holiday they deservedly need, without breaking the budget.”

Tourism and Events Queensland CEO Patricia O’Callaghan likewise explained why Queensland ought to be on travellers’ itineraries this summer.

O’Callaghan said: “There are so many wonderful reasons to book that trip, from awesome events on now like Toowoomba’s Carnival of Flowers and the Brisbane Festival, to nabbing an early new year trip to experience the Brisbane International or Magic Millions, to soaking up spring and summer in the Sunshine State, our magical rainforests, coral spawning on the Great Barrier Reef, turtle hatching season and so much more on nature’s calendar.” 

What can buyers look forward to?

The sale highlights unmissable fares to Aussie-favourite holiday destinations including $59 one-way Melbourne to Gold Coast, $69 one-way Brisbane to Proserpine (Whitsundays), and $95 one-way Sydney to Cairns.

All sale fares include Velocity Frequent Flyer Points and Status Credits.

Note that packages are for select travel dates between 21 October 2024 and 30 June 2025 and are limited to a specific number of trips. As such, these remain available unless they sell out well before the last day of the sale.