Virgin Australia Velocity Award Chart
Pricing reference · 2 charts· Updated Jan 1, 2026
Reviewed by CardCurator's travel-rewards editorial team
The Virgin Australia Velocity award chart shows how many points are required for award flights across 2 pricing charts (distance-based). The current chart took effect January 2026.
Before you transfer points
Use this chart to estimate the price, then confirm award space, taxes and fees, and the current transfer ratio. Transfers are generally final.
Award pricing based on flight distance in miles. Shorter flights cost fewer points.
| Distance Band | Business | Economy |
|---|---|---|
1–600 mi | 15,500 | 5,900 |
601–1,200 mi | 23,500 | 8,900 |
1,201–2,400 mi | 35,500 | 13,500 |
2,401–3,600 mi | 49,500 | 15,900 |
3,601–4,800 mi | 59,500 | 19,900 |
Regions migrated to structured IDs, applicableAirlineIds populated 2026-03-24. Prices should be re-verified against official source.
Best Uses of points
All sweet spotsThe highest-value redemptions on the Virgin Australia Velocity award chart, ranked by estimated cents per point.
Virgin Australia Velocity Award Chart FAQs
What is the Virgin Australia Velocity award chart for 2026?
The Virgin Australia Velocity award chart shows how many points are required for redemptions by cabin class and region. The current chart took effect January 2026. Use the chart above to find the exact points cost for your route and cabin.
How many points do I need for a business class flight?
Business class awards on the Virgin Australia Velocity chart range from 15,500 to 95,500 points one way, depending on the route and region. See the chart above for the specific cost for your origin and destination.
Does Virgin Australia Velocity have peak and off-peak award pricing?
Virgin Australia Velocity uses a fixed zone-based award chart without separate peak and off-peak tiers. The points cost for a given route stays consistent regardless of travel date, making it easy to plan redemptions in advance.
What are the best sweet spots in the Virgin Australia Velocity award chart?
Sweet spots are routes where the points cost is unusually low relative to the cash price. Look for routes that fall into a low pricing zone but have high cash fares — typically long-haul business or first class on routes with limited award availability. Check the Sweet Spots page for the top-value Virgin Australia Velocity redemptions identified by CardCurator's award chart analysis.
How much are Virgin Australia Velocity points worth?
Virgin Australia Velocity points value varies by redemption type. Business class and first class awards typically deliver the highest cents-per-point value, while cash-equivalent redemptions like gift cards offer the lowest value.
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