Earn United miles on Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia has hubs in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. It flies across Australia and to other countries in the region. For more information, visit the Virgin Australia website.
Earn United miles on Virgin Australia
Earn United miles on Virgin Australia
Earn United miles on Virgin Australia
Earn United miles on Virgin Australia
Earn United miles on Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia has hubs in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. It flies across Australia and to other countries in the region. For more information, visit the Virgin Australia website.
Earn United miles on Virgin Australia
Earn United miles on Virgin Australia
Earn United miles on Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia has hubs in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. It flies across Australia and to other countries in the region. For more information, visit the Virgin Australia website.
How to earn miles
MileagePlus® members can earn award miles and Premier® qualifying credits (PQP and PQF) on eligible Virgin Australia flights. Add your MileagePlus number to your reservation, and make sure it’s on your boarding pass at check-in.
If you bought your ticket directly from United1, you will earn miles based on the fare price2,3 and your MileagePlus status:
How to earn miles
MileagePlus® members can earn award miles and Premier® qualifying credits (PQP and PQF) on eligible Virgin Australia flights. Add your MileagePlus number to your reservation, and make sure it’s on your boarding pass at check-in.
If you bought your ticket directly from United1, you will earn miles based on the fare price2,3 and your MileagePlus status:
| MileagePlus status | Award miles earned2,3 |
|---|---|
 Member |
5 miles per dollar |
 Premier Silver |
7 miles per dollar |
 Premier Gold |
8 miles per dollar |
 Premier Platinum |
9 miles per dollar |
 Premier 1K® |
11 miles per dollar |
| MileagePlus status | Award miles earned2,3 |
|---|---|
| Member |
5 miles per dollar |
| Premier Silver |
7 miles per dollar |
| Premier Gold |
8 miles per dollar |
| Premier Platinum |
9 miles per dollar |
| Premier 1K® |
11 miles per dollar |
| MileagePlus status | Award miles earned2,3 |
|---|---|
| Member |
5 miles per dollar |
| Premier Silver |
7 miles per dollar |
| Premier Gold |
8 miles per dollar |
| Premier Platinum |
9 miles per dollar |
| Premier 1K® |
11 miles per dollar |
| Type of ticket | Fare class6 | Award miles earned (including bonus) |
|---|---|---|
| Business | J, C | 150% |
| Discount business | D | 125% |
| Full fare economy | Y, B | 100% |
| Economy | W, H, K | 100% |
| Discount economy | L, A, R, E | 75% |
| Deep-discount economy | O, N, V, P, Q | 50% |
| Deepest-discount economy | T, I, S, F | 25% |
| Basic economy | M | 25% |
| Groups | G | 25% |
| No mileage credit | Z, U. X | No miles earned |
| Type of ticket | Fare class6 | Award miles earned (including bonus) |
|---|---|---|
| Business | J, C | 150% |
| Discount business | D | 125% |
| Full fare economy | Y, B | 100% |
| Economy | W, H, K | 100% |
| Discount economy | L, A, R, E | 75% |
| Deep-discount economy | O, N, V, P, Q | 50% |
| Deepest-discount economy | T, I, S, F | 25% |
| Basic economy | M | 25% |
| Groups | G | 25% |
| No mileage credit | Z, U. X | No miles earned |
| Business | J, C | 150% |
|---|---|---|
| Discount business | D | 125% |
| Full fare economy | Y, B | 100% |
| Economy | W, H, K | 100% |
| Discount economy | L, A, R, E | 75% |
| Deep-discount economy | O, N, V, P, Q | 50% |
| Deepest-discount economy | T, I, S, F | 25% |
| Basic economy | M | 25% |
| Groups | G | 25% |
| No mileage credit | Z, U. X | No miles earned |
Award flights and upgrades
You can use your miles to book regular award flights on Virgin Australia online or by calling our reservations line. There may be service charges depending on the type of ticket, travel dates and your MileagePlus status. You can also use miles to upgrade your ticket with Star Alliance Upgrade Awards. Award tickets cannot be issued at the airport.
Members with Premier Gold status or higher can get these extra benefits on Virgin Australia:
- Priority check-in, boarding and security clearance, where available.
- One additional free checked bag*.
- Access to Virgin Australia operated lounges.
* Additional free checked bag for MileagePlus Premier Gold, Platinum and 1K does not apply to travel on VA Economy Lite Fares.
Traveler pro tips
We have a few tips for traveling with Virgin Australia:
- Virgin Australia may have different rules for carry-on bags. Make sure to check their policy before you get to the airport.
- Your passport and visa will be checked at your first point of entry after leaving the U.S. Make sure you have all your travel documents ready and signed.
Traveler pro tips
We have a few tips for traveling with Virgin Australia:
- Virgin Australia may have different rules for carry-on bags. Make sure to check their policy before you get to the airport.
- Your passport and visa will be checked at your first point of entry after leaving the U.S. Make sure you have all your travel documents ready and signed.