You Can Score Queensland Flights From $69 Right Now—Here’s How To Make The Most Of Your Trip

There’s something about Queensland that makes it dangerously easy to book a holiday on a whim. Maybe it’s the promise of warmer weather, a weekend by the beach on the Gold Coast or finally making good on that trip to the Whitsundays you’ve had sitting in the group chat.

Right now, Virgin Australia is making a very tempting case for an escape with selected Queensland flights from $69 one way, including routes to and from the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Cairns, Sunshine Coast, Hamilton Island and more. Be warned: they're only on sale for seven days so you'll need to get in quick.

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While there are plenty of flight options to choose from (seriously, check them out), some of favourites to escape the winter and head to Queensland include from Sydney to Gold Coast for $69, Sydney to Sunshine Coast for $75, Melbourne to Gold Coast for $95, Canberra to Gold Coast for $95 and Melbourne to Sunshine Coast for $119.

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Of course, if you're looking to head down south from Queensland, you can also score deals like Gold Coast to Sydney from $69, Gold Coast to Melbourne from $95 and Brisbane to Sydney from $109, plus many more. And our West Coast friends, you can score a Perth to Brisbane flight from $249 one-way too. 

And our reasoning is if you’re going to spend a few hours in the air, you may as well make yourself comfortable while you’re at it. Virgin Australia’s Economy X seating gives you up to 40% more legroom than standard Economy (highly coveted IYKYK), plus priority boarding and preferred overhead locker space from $15 per person.

There’s also a 14kg carry-on allowance—two small bags plus one personal item—so you can pack a little more without paying for the checked-bag option.

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For us, it feels like you can start the holiday before you’ve even landed. Stretch out, settle in and swap the economy shuffle for a little more room, then get on with the important business of a Queensland getaway.

Whether you’re chasing long lunches on the Gold Coast, a tropical reset in Cairns or a few nights adventuring around the Whitsundays, the current Virgin Australia sale and Economy X upgrade is a pretty compelling reason to stop talking about that Queensland trip and actually book it.

Check out the full Queensland sale here.

T&Cs: *Sale ends 11:59pm AEST 6 September 2026 unless sold out prior. Payment surcharge may apply. Subject to availability. Travel periods and T&Cs apply.