Buy Extra Baggage
Updated Apr 25, 2026
Steps
- Go to virginaustralia.com and navigate to Manage Booking, or open the Virgin Australia app.
- Enter your booking reference and last name to retrieve your booking.
- Select Add Baggage and choose the number of additional bags (up to 2 online, up to 9 at airport).
- Review the price and complete payment.
Prices
Additional checked baggage — domestic flights
Per piece up to 23 kg. Prices vary by flight duration, purchase timing, and peak/off-peak period. Peak: school holidays and summer season.
| Label | Amount | Notes |
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| Short haul (<3 hrs) — Off-peak | AUD 67–120 per piece |
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| Long haul (3+ hrs) — Off-peak | AUD 72–170 per piece |
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| Short haul (<3 hrs) — Peak | AUD 72–120 per piece |
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| Long haul (3+ hrs) — Peak | AUD 77–170 per piece |
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Additional checked baggage — international short haul
Per piece up to 23 kg. Departing Australia, NZ, Bali, Fiji, Vanuatu, or Samoa. Up to 2 bags online.
| Label | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Departing Australia | AUD 87–170 per piece |
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| Departing New Zealand | NZD 87–170 per piece |
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| Departing Bali (Indonesia) | IDR 842,000–1,684,000 per piece |
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| Departing Fiji | FJD 126–252 per piece |
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| Departing Vanuatu | VUV 6,800–13,600 per piece |
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| Departing Samoa | WST 155–310 per piece |
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Overweight baggage (23–32 kg)
Charged at the airport for bags weighing over 23 kg and up to 32 kg. Anything over 32 kg must be shipped as cargo.
| Label | Amount | Notes |
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| Domestic overweight (23–32 kg) | AUD 65 per piece |
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| International short haul overweight — departing Australia | AUD 110 per piece |
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Purchase channels and timing
Online purchase cheaper than airport. Up to 2 bags online, up to 9 at airport (subject to availability).
| Label | Amount | Notes |
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| Online (Manage Booking / app) | See official pricing |
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| Guest Contact Centre (13 67 89) | See official pricing |
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| Airport (self-service kiosk or agent) | See official pricing |
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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.