Virgin Australia Velocity award flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Brisbane (BNE)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Virgin Australia Velocity award space for SFO→BNE in economy and premium economy. Lowest economy: 48,000 points + $37.65 (economy space on 249 dates). Lowest premium economy: 142,000 points + $244.71 (premium economy space on 188 dates).
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- Lowest economy
- 48,000 points + $37.65
- economy space on 249 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 142,000 points + $244.71
- premium economy space on 188 dates
Velocity award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Virgin Australia Velocity award AwardTool observed on SFO→BNE in each cabin, in points plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 48,000 points + $37.65 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), ANA (NH), Singapore Airlines (SQ), United Airlines (UA) +1 more | 9+ | 249 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 142,000 points + $244.71 | 1 stop | Singapore Airlines (SQ) | 8 | 188 | See dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed Velocity award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 48,000 points + $37.65 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 48,000 points + $37.65 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 48,000 points + $37.65 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
How often Velocity award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Virgin Australia Velocity in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 249 of 326 | 76% | |
| Premium Economy | 188 of 326 | 57% |
Best months to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Brisbane (BNE) with Velocity
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy |
|---|---|---|
| 48,000 (11 dates) | — | |
| 48,000 (24 dates) | — | |
| 48,000 (11 dates) | 142,000 (1 date) | |
| 48,000 (12 dates) | 142,000 (4 dates) | |
| 48,000 (28 dates) | 142,000 (26 dates) | |
| 48,000 (30 dates) | 142,000 (28 dates) | |
| 48,000 (29 dates) | 142,000 (25 dates) | |
| 48,000 (26 dates) | 142,000 (30 dates) | |
| 48,000 (20 dates) | 142,000 (22 dates) | |
| 59,900 (21 dates) | 142,000 (16 dates) | |
| 48,000 (31 dates) | 142,000 (30 dates) | |
| 80,000 (6 dates) | 142,000 (6 dates) |
How to get Velocity points
AwardTool's transfer partner list has no bank points that transfer to Virgin Australia Velocity. See the Virgin Australia Velocity page for the routes where its award space shows up.
Velocity vs other programs from San Francisco (SFO) to Brisbane (BNE)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 41,718 pts + $171.00 | — | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $49.40 | 55,000 pts + $72.10Lowest | 175,000 pts + $64.70Mixed cabin | 175,000 pts + $64.70LowestMixed cabin |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + $29.50Lowest | 65,000 pts + $29.60 | 80,000 pts + $35.20LowestMixed cabin | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 55,000 pts + $60.00 | — | — | — |
| Emirates Skywards | 52,500 pts + $406.10 | 149,000 pts + $406.10 | 165,000 pts + $1,625.10 | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 48,200 pts + $68.50 | 162,800 pts + $436.70 | 130,100 pts + $68.50 | 377,500 pts + $1,625.10 |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $35.60 | 70,000 pts + $35.60 | 300,000 pts + $35.60 | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 56,500 pts + $68.20 | — | — | — |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 48,000 pts + $37.65 | 142,000 pts + $244.71 | — | — |
Questions about Velocity award flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Brisbane (BNE)
How many points do you need to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Brisbane (BNE) with Virgin Australia Velocity?
The lowest one-way Virgin Australia Velocity awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days: economy 48,000 points + $37.65, with a typical monthly low of 48,000 points over 12 months and award space on 249 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026); premium economy 142,000 points + $244.71, the lowest price in each of 10 months, with award space on 188 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026). Monthly lows varied in economy (48,000 to 80,000 points), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest Velocity award from San Francisco (SFO) to Brisbane (BNE)?
In economy, 48,000 points + $37.65. Seen Oct 16, 2026, 02:37 UTC for an Oct 18, 2026 departure. Virgin Australia Velocity showed economy award space on 249 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 02:37 UTC). In premium economy, 142,000 points + $244.71. Virgin Australia Velocity showed premium economy award space on 188 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 15:57 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from San Francisco (SFO) to Brisbane (BNE) with Velocity?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop Virgin Australia Velocity award space in economy from 48,000 points.
Which months had the lowest Velocity award prices from San Francisco (SFO) to Brisbane (BNE)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Aug 2027 departures: 48,000 points (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.