Virgin Australia VA1589 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA1589 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Oct 23, 2026, flying from Melbourne (MEL) to Newcastle (NTL), departed at 06:44 and is expected to arrive at 07:59 and land at Williamtown Airport (NTL)
Mon, Oct 19
Fri, Oct 23
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 6m early
1h 35m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
7
Arrival Gate
GATE
Baggage
B
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En route
Your flight has departed Melbourne and is expected to arrive in Newcastle at 07:59.
1h 35m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
14
Arrival Gate
GATE
Baggage
B
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VA1335
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Hobart (HBA)
Melbourne (MEL)
Melbourne (MEL)
Scheduled: 23:45
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4m late
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VA1589 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA1589 flight flying from Melbourne to Newcastle on 10/23/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 15y, 4m. The aircraft is equipped with 176 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
90
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
90
%
Late on average
5 minutes
Age
15y, 4m
Seats
176
Flight Distance
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Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
None
Inflight entertainment is available
Unknown
USB port
Seat Information
79 cm
More legroom than on 25% 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
Legroom
50 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for VA1589
Trip.com historical records show that the last VA1589 flight departed on Mon, Oct 19 from MEL at approximately 06:47. This flight is expected to arrrive in NTL at 07:59.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Fri, Oct 9 | Melbourne (MEL) | Newcastle (NTL) | 738 | 06:35 | 07:45 | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 11 | Melbourne (MEL) | Newcastle (NTL) | 738 | 06:41 | 07:55 | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 12 | Melbourne (MEL) | Newcastle (NTL) | 738 | 07:01 | 08:10 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 16 | Melbourne (MEL) | Newcastle (NTL) | 738 | 06:41 | 07:57 | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Melbourne (MEL) | Newcastle (NTL) | 738 | 06:45 | 08:00 | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Melbourne (MEL) | Newcastle (NTL) | 738 | 06:47 | 07:59 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Melbourne (MEL) | Newcastle (NTL) | 738 | 06:44 | 07:59 | En route |
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VA1589 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA1589 is 90% (Late on average 20 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Late on average 5 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
90
%
Late on average
20 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
90
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90
%
Late on average
5 minutes
Early
77
%
On time
13
%
30 mins late
0
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
7
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight va1589?
Flight va1589 has departed (status: En route). Departure 06:44, estimated arrival 07:59 (updated Oct 23, 2026).Is flight va1589 on time today?
Flight va1589 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 06:44 and is estimated to arrive at 07:59.Has flight va1589 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight va1589 is scheduled to depart at 06:30. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 06:44, and the current status is En route (updated Oct 23, 2026).When is flight va1589 scheduled to arrive?
Flight va1589 is scheduled to arrive at 08:05. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 07:59. Status is En route as of Oct 23, 2026.What is the gate information for flight va1589?
For flight va1589, the departure terminal is T3 and the boarding gate is 14. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What route does flight va1589 fly?
Flight va1589 is operated by Virgin Australia from Melbourne (MEL) to Newcastle (NTL). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 35 minutes; operating days may include Friday.How can I check real-time status for flight va1589?
Track flight va1589 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 flight va1589 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If va1589 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Oct 23, 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.Has flight va1589 departed from Melbourne?
Flight va1589 has departed from Melbourne (MEL) at 06:44 (status: En route).What is the seat configuration for flight va1589?
Flight va1589 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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