Virgin Australia VA817 Flight Status (Melbourne to Sydney)
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA817 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Apr 14, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD). The flight is expected to depart at 07:45 and land at 08:46 .
Mon, Apr 13
Tue, Apr 14
Wed, Apr 15
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 13m early
1h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
7
Arrival Gate
36
Baggage
D1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
5
Arrival Gate
38
Baggage
D1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
7
Arrival Gate
A41
Baggage
D1
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VA817 Aircraft Details and Cabin Information - Melbourne to Sydney on Virgin Australia
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA817 flight flying from Melbourne to Sydney on 4/14/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 13y, 8m. The aircraft is equipped with 176 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
77%
Punctuality (Arrival)
93%
Late on average
8 minutes
Age
13y, 8m
Seats
176
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
None
Inflight entertainment is available
Unknown
USB port
Seat Information
79 cm
More legroom than on 51% of flights
43 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Inflight entertainment is available
Unknown
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
97 cm
More legroom than on 58% of flights
50 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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VA817 Recent Flight History and Status - Virgin Australia
Trip.com historical records show that the last VA817 flight departed on Mon, Apr 13 from MEL at approximately 07:56. This flight is expected to arrrive in SYD at 08:57.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Tue, Apr 7 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 07:48 | 08:53 | Arrived |
| Wed, Apr 8 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 08:17 | 09:21 | Arrived |
| Thu, Apr 9 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 08:04 | 09:10 | Arrived |
| Fri, Apr 10 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | B38M | 08:08 | 09:11 | Arrived |
| Mon, Apr 13 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 07:56 | 08:57 | Arrived |
| Tue, Apr 14 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 07:45 | 08:46 | Scheduled |
| Wed, Apr 15 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 07:45 | 09:10 | Scheduled |
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VA817 On-Time Performance, Departure, and Arrival Trends
Review VA817 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 VA817 flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA817 is 77% (Late on average 25 minutes), while the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Late on average 8 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
77%
Late on average 25 minutes
Early
0%
On time
77%
30 mins late
17%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
3%
Canceled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93%
Late on average 8 minutes
Early
43%
On time
50%
30 mins late
3%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
3%
Canceled
0%
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