Using the Mileage calculator to redeem Points
Refer to the tables to see the minimum amount of Points required for a given fare class
Reward Points required1
Applicable taxes, fees and carrier charges also apply, see below.
One-way miles (zone) |
Economy |
Business |
---|---|---|
1-600 (1) (e.g. Sydney to Melbourne) |
5,900 – 9,900 was 6,200* |
15,500 |
601-1,200 (2) |
8,900 – 14,900 was 9,400* |
23,500 |
1,201-2,400 (3) |
13,500 – 21,900 was 14,100* |
35,500 |
2,401-3,600 (4) |
15,900 – 27,500 was 17,600* |
49,500 |
3,601-4,800 (5) |
19,900 – 33,900 was 21,000* |
59,500 |
* for Reward Seats booked before 17 October 2024.
Reward Points required1
Applicable taxes, fees and carrier charges also apply, see below.
One-way miles (zone) |
Economy |
Business |
---|---|---|
1-600 (1) |
5,900 – 12,900 |
15,500 |
601-1,200 (2) |
8,900 – 18,900 |
23,500 |
1,201-2,400 (3) |
13,500 – 26,900 |
35,500 |
2,401-3,600 (4) |
15,900 – 29,900 |
49,500 |
3,601-4,800 (5) |
19,900 – 39,900 |
59,500 |
There is a range of different base Reward Seat fare prices (in Points) that apply to a Virgin Australia Domestic Economy Reward Seat redemption within each given ‘one way zone’, based on the availability of & demand for Economy Reward Seats for a particular flight at a given time.
To determine which specific price (in Points) is available for a given flight, check the base fare Point quote provided on the Virgin Australia booking portal. The lower range Points prices indicated above cannot be guaranteed or reserved without making a Points redemption booking and can only be secured on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.
The above indicates the minimum number of Points required for a domestic Reward Seat booking that does not include a ‘domestic break in journey’ (when onward travel on a multi-flight booking is not scheduled to take place within the same calendar day).
When a booking includes multiple domestic flights with a break in the journey & OR a change in cabin class, multiple airlines or an onward Trans-Tasman or Short Haul International flight on Virgin Australia, the number of Points required will be higher1.
Applicable taxes, fees and carrier charges are also payable in addition to the fare - these are quoted at the time of booking and will vary depending on city pair and start from $16.952.
Reward Seat carrier charges on VA operated Domestic Flights (excluding GST)
Economy | Business | |
---|---|---|
Domestic |
$10.00 | $10.00 |
Reward Points required1
Applicable taxes, fees and carrier charges also apply, see below.
One-way miles (zone) |
Economy |
Business |
---|---|---|
1-600 (1) |
7,800 |
15,500 |
601-1,200 (2) |
11,800 |
23,500 |
1,201-2,400 (3) |
17,800 |
35,500 |
2,401-3,600 (4) |
22,300 |
49,500 |
3,601-4,800 (5) |
27,800 | 59,500 |
4,801-5,800 (6) |
34,800 |
71,500 |
5,801-7,000 (7) |
39,800 |
83,500 |
7,001-8,500 (8) |
44,800 |
95,500 |
8,501-9,500 (9) |
54,800 |
111,500 |
9,501-15,000 (10) |
59,800 |
127,500 |
Reward Points required1
Applicable taxes, fees and carrier charges also apply, see below.
One-way miles (zone) |
Economy |
Business |
---|---|---|
1-600 (1) |
7,900 |
15,500 |
601-1,200 (2) |
11,900 |
23,500 |
1,201-2,400 (3) |
17,900 |
35,500 |
2,401-3,600 (4) |
22,500 |
49,500 |
3,601-4,800 (5) |
27,900 | 59,500 |
4,801-5,800 (6) |
34,800 |
71,500 |
5,801-7,000 (7) |
39,800 |
83,500 |
7,001-8,500 (8) |
44,800 |
95,500 |
A program change was announced on 17 October 2024 which included notice that from 21 January 2025:
The above indicates the minimum number of Points required for a Reward Seat booking across the Trans-Tasman or Short Haul International network that does not include a ‘break in journey’ (when onward travel on a multi-flight booking is not scheduled to take place within 24 hours of arrival at the first stop).
When a single booking includes multiple flights with a break in the journey & OR a change in cabin class or multiple airlines, the number of Points required will be higher1.
Applicable taxes, fees and carrier charges are also payable in addition to the fare - these are quoted at the time of booking and will vary depending on city pair and start from $16.952.
Reward Seat carrier charges on VA operated Trans Tasman & Short Haul international flights (excluding GST)
Economy | Business | |
---|---|---|
Trans-Tasman |
$10.00 | $10.00 |
International Short Haul | $35.00 | $70.00 |
Trans-Tasman: Flights between Australia and New Zealand & Fiji.
Short-Haul International to: Flights between Australia and Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, Samoa, Soloman Islands, Vanuatu, Indonesia & Japan.
Reward Seats booked on or after 21 January 2025
From 21 January 2025, Reward Seat bookings on Virgin Australia long haul international flights will be available for booking. ^
Reward Points required1
Applicable taxes, fees and carrier charges also apply, see below.
Destination |
Economy |
Business |
---|---|---|
Middle East (DOH only) (Departing from Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane) |
56,000 |
119,500 |
Middle East (DOH only) (Departing from Perth) |
42,000 |
89,500 |
Middle East (e.g. BAH / DXB / AUH / JED) (Departing from Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane) |
56,000 |
119,500 |
Middle East (e.g. BAH / DXB / AUH / JED) (Departing from Perth) |
50,000 |
104,000 |
Eastern Europe (e.g. PRG, BUD, WAW) (Departing from Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane) |
80,000 |
158,500 |
Eastern Europe (e.g. PRG, BUD, WAW) (Departing from Perth) |
56,000 | 119,500 |
Southern Europe (e.g. VIE, ZAG, FCO) (Departing from Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane) |
80,000 | 158,500 |
Southern Europe (e.g. VIE, ZAG, FCO) (Departing from Perth) |
56,000 | 119,500 |
Western Europe (e.g. LHR, CDG, BCN, FRA, ZRH) (Departing from Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane) |
80,000 | 158,500 |
Western Europe (e.g. LHR, CDG, BCN, FRA, ZRH) (Departing from Perth) |
65,000 | 139,000 |
Northern Europe (e.g. HEL, FRA, CPH) (Departing from Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane) |
80,000 | 158,500 |
Northern Europe (e.g. HEL, FRA, CPH) (Departing from Perth) |
65,000 | 139,000 |
Africa, North America & Other Destinations:
1. Use our Mileage Calculator to determine the number of miles you will fly
2. Refer to the below table to calculate the points required
One-way miles (zone) |
Economy |
Business |
---|---|---|
4,801 - 5,800 (1) |
42,000 |
89,500 |
5,801 - 7,000 (2) |
50,000 |
104,000 |
7,001 - 8,500 (3) |
56,000 |
119,500 |
8,501 - 9,500 (4) |
65,000 |
139,000 |
9,501 - 20,000 (5) |
80,000 |
158,500 |
Reward Seat bookings on Virgin Australia long haul international flights. An overview of the carrier charges applicable are set out in the tables below. 7
Carrier charges stated below are applicable per segment flown for adults, children and infants occupying a seat. Infants not occupying a seat pay 10% of the Adult Segment charge (rounded to nearest USD amount). 7