Virgin Australia Baggage Allowance, Fees & How to Add Extra Baggage

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Purchase additional checked baggage online via Manage Booking, the Virgin Australia app, Guest Contact Centre (13 67 89), or at the airport. Piece-based: each additional bag up to 23 kg. Up to 2 bags online; up to 9 at airport (subject to availability). Peak and off-peak pricing applies. Use the official links below to review baggage rules, booking access, and related airline services.

Updated Aug 28, 2026

Virgin Australia Baggage Allowance

Free checked and carry-on baggage allowances by cabin class and route. Allowances vary by route, ticket type, and frequent flyer status — always confirm with the official baggage policy before you fly.

Checked baggage

Free checked allowance on Virgin Australia-operated Domestic and International Short Haul flights — piece-based, varies by fare type and Velocity Frequent Flyer status. Max size per piece 140 cm total linear (L+W+H). No single piece over 32 kg (must go as cargo).

LabelAmountNotes
Lite fare — All Velocity tiersNo checked baggage included
  • Verbatim from checked baggage page 'Lite fare' card: 'Non-members & Red Velocity Frequent Flyers: No checked baggage included', 'Silver & Gold: No checked baggage included', 'Platinum & Platinum Plus: No checked baggage included'.
  • Applies to Domestic and International Short Haul network (page intro: 'If you are travelling on our Domestic and International Short Haul network, you will be entitled to the below checked baggage allowance'). When travelling on a partner-operated flight, see airline partners page — partner carrier's allowance applies.
Choice and Flex / Economy Reward — Non-members & Red Velocity1 × 23kg
  • Verbatim from 'Choice and Flex fare' and 'Economy Reward fare' cards: 'Non-members & Red Velocity Frequent Flyers: 1 × 23kg'. Applies to Domestic and International Short Haul on Virgin Australia-operated flights.
  • Max total linear 140 cm (55 in) per piece; overweight if over 23 kg up to 32 kg incurs airport fee and is space-available; no single piece over 32 kg.
Choice and Flex / Economy Reward — Silver & Gold Velocity2 × 23kg
  • Verbatim: 'Silver & Gold: 2 × 23kg' on both Choice and Flex and Economy Reward cards.
  • Velocity complimentary allowance is based on status at time of travel, not time of booking. For Virgin Australia codeshare bookings refer to non-member allowances. Reward Seat with Velocity airline partners uses operating carrier's allowance.
Choice and Flex / Economy Reward — Platinum Velocity3 × 23kg
  • Verbatim: 'Platinum: 3 × 23kg' on Choice and Flex and Economy Reward cards.
Choice and Flex / Economy Reward — Platinum Plus Velocity5 × 32kg
  • Verbatim: 'Platinum Plus: 5 × 32kg' on Choice and Flex and Economy Reward cards. Each piece up to 32 kg (heavier must go as cargo).
Infant — Not occupying own seat — Lite fare3 special infant items
  • Verbatim from accordion 'Infant - Not occupying own seat': 'Lite: 3 special infant items ^' with footnote '^Checked baggage not permitted as a special infant item when an adult is flying on an Economy Lite fare.'
  • Infant & child free items listed separately: Pram/stroller, Portable cot, Car seat, Baby capsule — 'Please note that infant and child items are not restricted to the above.'
Infant — Not occupying own seat — All other fare types3 special infant items
  • Verbatim from same accordion: 'All other fare type: 3 special infant items'. Applies to Choice/Flex/Economy Reward/Business fares. Same ^ footnote applies for Lite context.
Infant — Occupying own seat — Lite fare3 special infant items
  • Verbatim from accordion 'Infant - Occupying own seat': 'Lite: 3 special infant items ^' with same footnote '^Checked baggage not permitted as a special infant item when an adult is flying on an Economy Lite fare.'
Infant — Occupying own seat — All other fare types1 × 23kg + 3 special infant items
  • Verbatim: 'All other fare type: 1 x 23kg bag + 3 special infant items'. Applies to Choice/Flex/Economy Reward/Business when infant occupies own seat.
Child — All fare types2 special equipment items
  • Verbatim from accordion 'Child': 'Lite: 2 special equipment items' and 'All other fare type: 2 special equipment items' — same allowance for all fare types.
  • Children otherwise receive same checked allowance as adult for the fare type/status above plus these 2 special items; infant/child items are carried free of charge.

Carry-on baggage

Economy cabin includes Velocity Red and Silver members at same allowance. One overhead bag up to 8 kg total plus one small personal item; no single item over 8 kg.

  • All routes — Economy (incl. Velocity Red & Silver)1 × 8 kg (max 56 × 36 × 23 cm) + 1 personal item (max 45 × 33 × 20 cm)
    • Verbatim from carry-on page Economy tab: 'Guests travelling in Economy Class, including Velocity Red or Silver members: may bring one carry-on option for the overhead locker (up to 8kg total) plus one personal item. No individual item can exceed 8kg in weight.'
    • Dimensions verbatim: 'One standard bag — 8kg total weight — Maximum dimensions: L56cm x W36cm x H23cm' and 'Plus, a personal item — Maximum dimensions: L45cm × W33cm × H20cm — must be small enough to fit under the seat in front of you.' Examples: purse/handbag, laptop/camera bag, small backpack, hand carried reading material.
    • Note: 'Velocity Red and Silver members receive the standard Economy carry-on allowance. Additional allowances apply only for Gold, Platinum, and Platinum Plus members.' Alliance Airlines / Link Airways operated flights and Virgin Australia Charter guests receive this Economy allowance only regardless of cabin/status.

How to Add Extra Baggage & Prices on Virgin Australia

Buy Baggage
  1. Go to virginaustralia.com and navigate to Manage Booking, or open the Virgin Australia app.
  2. Enter your booking reference and last name to retrieve your booking.
  3. Select Add Baggage and choose the number of additional bags (up to 2 online, up to 9 at airport).
  4. Review the price and complete payment.

Prices

Per piece up to 23 kg. Prices vary by flight duration, purchase timing, and peak/off-peak period. Peak: school holidays and summer season.

LabelAmountNotes
Short haul (<3 hrs) — Off-peakAUD 67–120 per piece
  • At booking: $67. Post booking: $77. Online check-in: $82. GCC at booking: $72. GCC post booking: $82. Airport: $120.
Long haul (3+ hrs) — Off-peakAUD 72–170 per piece
  • At booking: $72. Post booking: $82. Online check-in: $92. GCC at booking: $92. GCC post booking: $102. Airport: $170.
Short haul (<3 hrs) — PeakAUD 72–120 per piece
  • At booking: $72. Post booking: $82. Online check-in: $82. GCC at booking: $72. GCC post booking: $82. Airport: $120.
Long haul (3+ hrs) — PeakAUD 77–170 per piece
  • At booking: $77. Post booking: $87. Online check-in: $92. GCC at booking: $92. GCC post booking: $102. Airport: $170.

FAQ

Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?

Yes. Purchase additional checked bags via Manage Booking on virginaustralia.com, the Virgin Australia app, or the Guest Contact Centre (13 67 89). Up to 2 additional bags can be purchased online.

Where do I buy extra baggage?

Online via Manage Booking or the app, by calling the Guest Contact Centre (13 67 89 within Australia), or at the airport via self-service kiosks or check-in agents.

When is the best time to buy extra baggage?

At the time of booking for the lowest price. Post-booking online is cheaper than airport rates. Prices increase as you get closer to departure (online check-in rate > post-booking rate > at-booking rate).

How does Virgin Australia charge for extra baggage?

Piece-based system. Each additional bag up to 23 kg. Domestic: AUD 67–170 depending on flight duration, purchase timing, and peak/off-peak period. International: AUD 87–170 departing Australia. Airport rates are the highest.

Is it cheaper to buy extra baggage online vs at the airport?

Yes, significantly. For domestic short haul, online at booking is $67 vs $120 at the airport. For international from Australia, online at booking is AUD 87 vs AUD 170 at the airport.

How much extra baggage can I buy?

Up to 2 additional bags online or via the Guest Contact Centre. Up to 9 bags at the airport (subject to availability). Each bag max 23 kg; overweight fee for 23–32 kg. No item over 32 kg accepted (must go as cargo).

What happens if my bag is overweight or oversized?

Overweight (23–32 kg): AUD 65 domestic, AUD 110 international per piece. Over 32 kg: must be shipped as cargo. Max total linear dimension: 140 cm (55 in).

Can I get a refund on prepaid extra baggage?

Additional baggage fees are not refunded if you cancel your flight unless entitled under Australian Consumer Law.

Do partner airline flights have different baggage rules?

Prepaid baggage is only available on Virgin Australia-ticketed and -operated flights. For partner-operated flights, additional baggage can only be purchased at the airport on the day of departure.

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