Virgin Australia has launched a massive sale offering over half a million discounted flights to Queensland, with one-way fares starting as low as $45. The sale, in partnership with Tourism and Events Queensland, runs for seven days and ends at midnight AEST on September 22, 2024, with travel dates available from October 21, 2024, to June 30, 2025. Key deals include flights from Sydney to the Gold Coast for $45, Brisbane to Proserpine for $69, and Sydney to Cairns for $95. Virgin Australia executives and Queensland tourism officials emphasize that this sale is an opportunity for Australians to book affordable holidays amid rising cost-of-living pressures. The promotion coincides with the summer holiday season and aims to boost tourism in Queensland, which employs over 260,000 locals. Travelers are encouraged to act quickly as these fares are expected to sell out fast.