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VA217 Flight Status (Melbourne to Adelaide)

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA217 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Nov 16, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Adelaide (ADL). The flight is expected to depart at 09:10 (local time in Melbourne, UTC+11) and land at 09:44 (local time in Adelaide, UTC+10.5) .
Sun, Nov 15
Mon, Nov 16
MEL-ADL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 10m early
Melbourne(MEL)
09:20
Scheduled: 09:10, Nov 15
Melbourne Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 20m
Adelaide(ADL)
09:50
Scheduled: 10:00, Nov 15
Adelaide Airport T1
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
2
Arrival Gate
14
Baggage
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MEL-ADL

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Melbourne(MEL)
09:10
Scheduled: 09:10, Nov 16
Melbourne Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 20m
Adelaide(ADL)
09:44
Scheduled: 10:00, Nov 16
Adelaide Airport T1
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
6
Arrival Gate
12
Baggage
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Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL)
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VA217 Aircraft Details and Cabin Information - Melbourne to Adelaide on Virgin Australia

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA217 flight flying from Melbourne to Adelaide on 11/16/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 9y, 4m. The aircraft is equipped with 176 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
77 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
80 %
Late on average
9 minutes
Age
9y, 4m
Seats
176
Flight Distance
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VA217 Recent Flight History and Status - Virgin Australia

Trip.com historical records show that the last VA217 flight departed on Sun, Nov 15 from MEL at approximately 09:20. This flight is expected to arrrive in ADL at 09:50.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Tue, Nov 10 Melbourne (MEL) Adelaide (ADL) 738 09:26 09:57 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Melbourne (MEL) Adelaide (ADL) 738 09:57 10:30 Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Melbourne (MEL) Adelaide (ADL) 738 09:32 10:03 Arrived
Fri, Nov 13 Melbourne (MEL) Adelaide (ADL) 738 10:51 11:40 Arrived
Sat, Nov 14 Melbourne (MEL) Adelaide (ADL) 738 09:28 09:59 Arrived
Sun, Nov 15 Melbourne (MEL) Adelaide (ADL) B38M 09:20 09:50 Arrived
Mon, Nov 16 Melbourne (MEL) Adelaide (ADL) 738 09:10 09:44 Scheduled

VA217 On-Time Performance, Departure, and Arrival Trends

Review VA217 on-time performance based on recent trips, including departure punctuality, arrival punctuality, average delays, and early arrival trends to better understand overall flight reliability. Based on the average performance of VA217 flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA217 is 77% (Late on average 28 minutes), while the on-time arrival rate is 80% (Late on average 9 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
77 %
Late on average 28 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
77 %
30 mins late
13 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
7 %
Canceled
2 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
80 %
Late on average 9 minutes
Early
47 %
On time
33 %
30 mins late
13 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
3 %
Canceled
2 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight va217?

    Flight va217 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 09:10, arrival 10:00 (updated Nov 16, 2026).
  • Flight va217 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 09:10, with arrival at 10:00. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight va217 is scheduled to depart at 09:10. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 09:10, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 16, 2026).
  • Flight va217 is scheduled to arrive at 10:00. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 09:44. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 16, 2026.
  • For flight va217, the departure terminal is T3 and the boarding gate is 6. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight va217 is operated by Virgin Australia from Melbourne (MEL) to Adelaide (ADL). Typical flight time is about 1 hour20 minutes; operating days may include Monday.
  • Track flight va217 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If va217 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 16, 2026). Contact Virgin Australia or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight va217 has not departed from Melbourne (MEL) yet and is currently on schedule for 09:10.
  • Flight va217 usually flies a Boeing 737-800 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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