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VA1749 Flight status

According to Trip.com’s latest update for Virgin Australia flight VA1749 from Melbourne to Hamilton Island (MEL–HTI): Flight VA1749 has safely landed at Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) at 10:50 (local time). Arrival was about 1h 20m late.
Sun, Nov 8
Thu, Nov 12
MEL-HTI

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 4m early
Melbourne(MEL)
07:58
Scheduled: 07:25, Nov 8
Melbourne Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 5m
Hamilton Island(HTI)
09:26
Scheduled: 09:30, Nov 8
Hamilton Island Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 1h 20m late
Melbourne(MEL)
09:21
Scheduled: 07:25, Nov 12
Melbourne Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 5m
Hamilton Island(HTI)
10:50
Scheduled: 09:30, Nov 12
Hamilton Island Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Delayed (may impact connections)

VA352
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Brisbane (BNE) Melbourne (MEL)
Scheduled: 22:15
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1h 13m late
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VA1749 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA1749 flight flying from Melbourne to Hamilton Island on 11/12/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 14y, 4m. The aircraft is equipped with 176 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
67 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
97 %
Early on average
4 minutes
Age
14y, 4m
Seats
176
Flight Distance
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Flight History for VA1749

Trip.com historical records show that the last VA1749 flight departed on Sun, Nov 8 from MEL at approximately 07:58. This flight is expected to arrrive in HTI at 09:26.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sat, Oct 31 Melbourne (MEL) Hamilton Island (HTI) 738 07:58 09:25 Arrived
Sun, Nov 1 Melbourne (MEL) Hamilton Island (HTI) 738 07:51 09:12 Arrived
Tue, Nov 3 Melbourne (MEL) Hamilton Island (HTI) 738 08:02 09:31 Arrived
Thu, Nov 5 Melbourne (MEL) Hamilton Island (HTI) 738 07:39 09:06 Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Melbourne (MEL) Hamilton Island (HTI) 738 07:41 09:20 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Melbourne (MEL) Hamilton Island (HTI) 738 07:58 09:26 Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Melbourne (MEL) Hamilton Island (HTI) 738 09:21 10:50 Arrived

VA1749 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA1749 is 67% (Late on average 26 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 4 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
67 %
Late on average 26 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
67 %
30 mins late
27 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97 %
Early on average 4 minutes
Early
67 %
On time
30 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight va1749?

    Flight va1749 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 10:50 (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight va1749 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 10:50; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight va1749 is scheduled to depart at 07:25. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 09:21, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight va1749 is scheduled to arrive at 09:30. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 10:50. Status is Arrived as of Nov 12, 2026.
  • For flight va1749, the departure terminal is T3 and the boarding gate is 2. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight va1749 is operated by Virgin Australia from Melbourne (MEL) to Hamilton Island (HTI). Typical flight time is about 3 hours 5 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight va1749 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 va1749 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 12, 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 va1749 has already left Melbourne and completed its journey. Departure was 09:21; actual arrival 10:50.
  • Flight va1749 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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Time on arrival: Melbourne 11:50 | Hamilton Island 10:50

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