If you’re looking for an excuse to book a holiday, the latest Virgin flight sale might be just the ticket. With flight sales covering dates from July to September, October to December, and January 2025 to April next year, we’ve not only got your fare details covered, but a range of fantastic excuses to head over the border and live your best life.
Adelaide to Melbourne $79*
Economy Lite, One Way
Travel between 30 Jan 2025 and 2 Apr 2025
Sale ends Sun, 16 June 2024
Need an excuse to book a holiday? We’ve got you covered. Here’s what’s happening during the flight date period:
February in Melbourne
Prepare to party in Melbourne this March. Come mid-month, zoom over to Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit where Melbourne hosts this year’s Formula 1® Australian Grand Prix™ or dress to the nines for the Melbourne Fashion Festival.
In the regions, see Ballarat in its finest colours at the Ballarat Begonia Festival, or frolic through fields of vibrant tulips at Tesselaar KaBloom in Silvan.
March in Melbourne
There’s so much to see and do in Melbourne this April. Laugh until you cry as everyone’s favourite international comedy festival takes over the city. See the Melbourne Mavericks go head-to-head with the Vixens at John Cain Arena for Round 1 of Suncorp Super Netball. And be sure to catch Titanic: The Artefact Exhibition and BBC Earth Experience before they leave Melbourne
Beyond Melbourne, roam the regions for guaranteed good times at food and wine festivals and vintage celebrations. Highlights include the Wild Harvest Seafood Festival in Mallacoota and the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach.
$85* Economy Lite, One Way
Travel between 8 Jul 2024 and 11 Sep 2024
Sale ends Sun, 16 June 2024
Need an excuse to book a holiday? We’ve got you covered. Here’s what’s happening during the flight date period:
July in Melbourne
July is all about the arts in Melbourne, from Southbank’s Arts Precinct to the city’s buzzing East End Theatre district. Wander through mesmerising light trails at Lightscape in the Royal Botanic Gardens and see hundreds of ancient Egyptian artefacts at NGV’s Pharaoh exhibition.
Out in the regions, tiny towns are abuzz with winter festivals and arty events. In Ballarat, Christmas comes early with Winter Wonderlights, an after-dark program of sound, lights and theatre at Sovereign Hill.
August in Melbourne
Grab your tickets when the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) rolls out the red carpet for three weeks of exceptional international and local flicks.
Melbourne’s Winter Masterpieces season is in full swing: be sure to check out the latest exhibits and experiences at the National Gallery of Victoria and ACMI.
Get in early in the month to see the stunning installations at Lightscape in the Royal Botanic Gardens – a transporting, family-friendly experience. As always, barrack for your favourite footy team at the MCG as the rounds continue in the AFL.
September in Melbourne
Spring arrives with a flourish in Melbourne and Victoria, with plenty of ways to experience the state at its bloomin’ best.
Don a footy jumper for the AFL Finals Series or your finest threads for Spring Racing Carnival. Silvan will be a field of colour at the Tesselaar Tulip Festival and the CherryHill Blossom Festival springs to life at the end of the month.
$85* Economy Lite, One Way
Travel between 15 Oct 2024 and 12 Dec 2024
Sale ends Sun, 16 June 2024
Need an excuse to book a holiday? We’ve got you covered. Here’s what’s happening during the flight date period:
October in Melbourne
October heralds the beginning of Daylight Savings in Victoria – put your clocks forward an hour and celebrate longer, lighter evenings.
Get trackside for the annual high-octane action at the Phillip Island Motorcycle Grand Prix, and explore the regions as flower festivals and food and wine events take over the state.
November in Melbourne
November’s bursting with events as the days continue to get brighter and longer in Melbourne and Victoria.
The Melbourne Cup Carnival kicks things off with glitz and glam, and it’s a distinctly stylish vibe with the spring fashion carnival in full swing.
December in Melbourne
Make merry this December in Melbourne and Victoria as seasonal festivities kick off, and excitement builds for the Boxing Day Test cricket spectacular at the MCG.
ALWAYS LIVE continues in the first half of the month with its calendar of high-energy gigs for music lovers across Melbourne and the regions.
Check out all the sale fares and dates here.
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