Economy Class


Know exactly what food and drinks you can buy on Virgin Australia flights โ€“ from complimentary beverages to buy-on-board menu options, with all current pricing and payment details.

What’s Included

Service Type What You Get Cost
Complimentary Beverages Coffee, tea, water (hot drinks on flights over 55 minutes) Free
Hot Meals Available on Perth & International flights only $8 – $16
Buy-on-Board Menu Sandwiches, snacks, drinks (all flights) $4 – $15

Category Popular Items Price
Hot Meals (Perth & International only) Honey Chicken Fried Rice, Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni $8 – $16
Sandwiches & Wraps Ham & Cheese Toastie, Chicken Salad Sandwich, Sweet Chilli Wrap $12
Snacks Belgian Chocolate Waffle, Byron Bay Cookies, Corn Chips & Salsa $5 – $8
Beverages (Complimentary) Coffee, tea, water Free
Alcoholic Beverages Great Northern Lager, Grant Burge wines, Salted Grapefruit Margarita $8 – $15
Soft Drinks Coca-Cola, juices, Bundaberg Ginger Beer $4 – $5

Important Details

Hot Meals: Only available on Perth & International flights

Payment: Cards only (Mastercard, Visa, Amex, JCB, digital wallets) – no cash accepted

Hot Drinks: Served on flights over 55 minutes

Dietary Options: Menu includes halal, gluten-free, and vegan options

Bring Your Own: Passengers can bring their food (avoid strong odours)

Liquid Restrictions: International flights – no liquids over 100ml through security

FAQs

Does Virgin Australia offer complimentary meals?

No complimentary meals in Economy Class. Coffee, tea, and water are free, with buy-on-board menu available for purchase.

Does virgin australia provide complimentary drinks?

Yes, coffee, tea, and water are free on all flights. Hot beverages are served on flights that are 55 minutes or longer.

Can I pre-order special meals on Virgin Australia flights?

No pre-order service available. Economy menu includes halal, gluten-free, and vegan options for purchase onboard.

Does Virgin Australia accept cash for inflight sales?

No. But its possible to pay with Mastercard, Visa, Amex, JCB, and digital versions of these cards

What is Virgin Australia’s policy on bringing outside food onboard?

Passengers are welcome to bring their food, but please avoid items with strong odours. Liquids over 100ml are not permitted through security on international flights.