Virgin Australia Velocity
Virgin Australia Velocity opens award bookings 331 days before departure. Awards can't be held, so confirm the seat right before you transfer points. Award tickets don't include a stopover. Points transfer in from Marriott Bonvoy.
Airlines you can book
Not in our data
Booking window
331 days
Award holds
No holds
Stopovers
No stopovers
Holds, stopovers and booking fees
What to know before you transfer points.
Velocity doesn't offer award holds, so move points in before you book.
The T&Cs have no hold clause. A forum report says an agent may occasionally hold as a favor.
No stopover benefit. A break over 24h (or overnight on domestic trips) makes each sector priced separately.
Phone or agent bookingA$40 per passenger
Or 5,200 points, for Virgin Australia flights. Partner awards bookable online cost AUD 70 by phone; ones that aren't are free.
Partner awardsNone
No partner booking fee when booked online. Carrier charges apply on selected carriers.
Points that transfer to Virgin Australia Velocity
Ratios are points to miles. Look for a transfer bonus before you move points.
Marriott Bonvoy
2 days
Frequently asked questions
Can you hold an award with Virgin Australia Velocity before transferring points?
No. Velocity doesn't offer award holds, so move points in before you book. The T&Cs have no hold clause. A forum report says an agent may occasionally hold as a favor.
Does Virgin Australia Velocity allow stopovers on award tickets?
No. No stopover benefit. A break over 24h (or overnight on domestic trips) makes each sector priced separately.
What fees does Virgin Australia Velocity charge to book an award?
Beyond taxes and carrier surcharges, booking by phone costs A$40 per passenger and partner awards carry no extra booking fee. Or 5,200 points, for Virgin Australia flights. Partner awards bookable online cost AUD 70 by phone; ones that aren't are free.
How far in advance can you book with Virgin Australia Velocity?
Virgin Australia Velocity opens award bookings 331 days before departure. The airline you're flying has to have loaded its schedule too, so a partner flight opens on whichever date comes later.
Which credit card points transfer to Virgin Australia Velocity?
Marriott Bonvoy (3:1). Check for a transfer bonus before you move points; transfers usually can't be reversed.
Other loyalty programs
Award rules, partners and booking windows change. Confirm on Virgin Australia Velocity's site before you transfer points.