You next beach holiday could be just around the corner, with flights to Queensland dropping as low as $45 in Virgin Australia 's latest sale. More than half-a-million fares have been discounted in the sale, which runs for seven days only, and is in partnership with Tourism and Events Queensland. Highlights include deals to Aussie-favourite holiday destinations such as $59 one-way Melbourne to Gold Coast, $69 one-way Brisbane to Proserpine (Whitsundays) and $95 one-way Sydney to Cairns.

READ MORE: Here's how a cruise holiday can actually save you money Far North Queensland was recently crowned our favourite holiday destination in Australia, according to 9Travel's inaugural Aussie Travel Trends Index. Travellers can book sale fares from now until midnight AEST Sunday September 22, unless sold out prior. Travel dates run between October 21, 2024, and June 30, 2025.

 READ MORE: Suitcase detail that means your bag is less likely to be 'tossed around' Every Queensland route is one sale, but some more of the sale highlights (one-way Economy Lite fares, valid in both directions) also include: READ MORE: From trike rides to croc tours: Surprising things you can do in the Whitsundays The sale comes as research conducted by YouGov revealed almost three quarters (73 per cent) of Australians feel like they need a holiday, with over half (55 per cent) spending more than an hour a week thinking about booking that next trip. "This is a great chance to book that break you've been want.