What does 40000 Velocity Points get?

With 40,000 points, you can book four one-way journeys at 10,000 points each.



In 2026, 40,000 Velocity Points (Virgin Australia's loyalty currency) offers significant value, particularly for domestic travel or upgrades. For example, 40,000 points is enough for four one-way "Reward Seats" in Economy on short-haul routes like Sydney to Melbourne or Brisbane (typically 7,800–10,000 points each + taxes). Alternatively, if you prefer luxury, it is enough for roughly two one-way Business Class Reward Seats on similar short routes. For those with existing Economy tickets, 40,000 points can cover up to eight domestic "Upgrade Me" requests from a flexible Economy fare to Business Class, depending on the distance. In 2026, you can also use these points for international "partner" flights on Qatar Airways or Singapore Airlines, though 40,000 points usually only covers a one-way Economy leg to nearby Asian hubs. It is widely considered that using the points for Business Class upgrades provides the highest "cents-per-point" value in the 2026 travel market.

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The world is very much your oyster with 20,000 points in your account, as that's enough for a return flight from the UK New York and the Caribbean,* while a trip to Washington or Boston could be on the cards with a reward seat starting from 18,000 Virgin Points plus taxes.

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