Virgin Atlantic is running a one-week award sale that slashes 20% off its lowest Economy Saver reward seats to and from the UK. You can book one-way flights starting at just 4,800 Virgin Points, with travel from May 20 to September 30, 2025. Don’t miss out—book by May 27.

For full details, visit the Virgin Atlantic points deals page.

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Virgin Atlantic award sale – fly to the UK from 4,800 points

Key Details

  • Sale period: May 20–27, 2025
  • Travel window: May 20–September 30, 2025
  • Discount: 20% off Economy Saver reward seats
  • Book by: May 27, 2025 (all sales channels)
  • Routes: Select US–London and Manchester–JFK (both directions)
  • Taxes & fees: from ~$75 one-way (London arrival), up to ~$300 on return
  • Terms: Availability limited; fares may change dynamically
Virgin Atlantic award sale – fly to the UK from 4,800 points.

Popular Routes & Starting Points

Here are some of the top US gateways with one-way Economy Saver seats at the 4,800-point level during off-peak dates:

Route Points (one-way) Search on AwardFares
Seattle (SEA) ↔ London (LHR) 4,800 🔍
Washington, D.C. (IAD) ↔ LHR 4,800 🔍
San Francisco (SFO) ↔ LHR 4,800 🔍
Los Angeles (LAX) ↔ LHR 4,800 🔍
New York (JFK) ↔ LHR 4,800 🔍
Miami (MIA) ↔ LHR 4,800 🔍
Las Vegas (LAS) ↔ LHR 4,800 🔍

Off-Peak vs. Peak Pricing

The 4,800-point seats are widely available in off-peak months (e.g., September). Peak summer dates in July and August will run about 9,600 points one-way after the 20% discount.

Season Standard Price Sale Price
Off-Peak 6,000 points 4,800 points
Peak (Jul–Aug) 12,000 points 9,600 points

Tips for Maximizing Value

  • Check AwardFares alerts to spot the best dates at a glance.
  • Transfers from Chase Ultimate Rewards often carry a 25% bonus to Virgin Points—effectively lowering the cost to ~3,840 UR points off-peak.
  • Book flights into London Heathrow for lower taxes; Manchester–JFK is also eligible.
  • Keep an eye on dynamic availability: fares are pulled every 48 hours and can disappear quickly.

How to Book

  1. Visit the Virgin Atlantic points deals page.
  2. Choose your preferred route and dates within the sale window.
  3. Confirm taxes and fees before completing your booking.

For full terms and a complete list of routes, see the official page.

Find the Best Virgin Atlantic Deals with AwardFares

Ready to lock in those 4,800-point seats? AwardFares makes it easy:

  • 🔍 Search US–UK routes and filter by point levels
  • 📆 Compare off-peak and peak dates in the Timeline View
  • 🔔 Set alerts for award seat openings during the sale window
  • 🔄 Track Chase Ultimate Rewards transfers and bonus offers

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