Virgin Australia Presents The ❛I’m Not Emotionally Ready To Go Back To Work❜ Sale

If going back to work feels emotionally ambitious right now, this sale might be exactly the therapy you need.

Save up to 25% off flights to 35 destinations in the Virgin Australia 'I’m Not Emotionally Ready To Go Back To Work'  Sale. Hurry, sale ends midnight AEST 19 January 2026.

Virgin Australia Presents The 'I’m Not Emotionally Ready To Go Back To Work' Sale

If the thought of opening your inbox again is a little too much, Virgin Australia gets it. The brilliantly named “I’m Not Emotionally Ready to Go Back to Work” Sale is serving up up to 25% off flights to 35 destinations and giving families a very good excuse to plan a quick escape, or a big one.

This is the kind of sale that turns “just browsing” into “booked and packed” in record time. Flights are discounted across Australia and beyond, with both Economy and Business fares up for grabs. The only catch? It ends at midnight AEST, 19 January 2026, so hurry!

Where Could You Go?

There are plenty of family-friendly favourites and sunshine-soaked escapes on offer, including these standout fares:

• Sydney to Ballina Byron Lite Fare, Economy one way from $49*
• Sydney to Sunshine Coast Lite Fare, Economy one way from $69*
• Sydney to Hamilton Island Lite Fare, Economy one way from $135*
• Sydney to Adelaide Lite Fare, Economy one way from $149*
• Sydney to Brisbane Business, one way from $299*
• Sydney to Cairns Business, one way from $409*
• Sydney to Gold Coast Business, one way from $299*
• Sydney to Denpasar (Bali) Lite Fare, Economy return from $419*
• Sydney to Nadi (Fiji) Lite Fare, Economy return from $605*

Whether it’s a quick coastal break, a tropical holiday, or a long weekend that conveniently delays reality, this sale makes travelling with kids far more budget-friendly, with plenty of domestic routes and international options included.

*Terms and conditions apply. Fares are subject to availability.

Where: Online at Virgin Australia 
When:  Sale ends midnight AEST 19 January 2026.
Cost:    Up to 25% off flights 

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