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VA238 Flight status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA238 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Nov 12, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Melbourne (MEL). The flight is expected to depart at 18:50 (local time in Adelaide, UTC+10.5) and land at 20:40 (local time in Melbourne, UTC+11)
Sun, Nov 8
Thu, Nov 12
Mon, Nov 30
ADL-MEL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 4m late
Adelaide(ADL)
19:16
Scheduled: 18:50, Nov 8
Adelaide Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 20m
Melbourne(MEL)
20:44
Scheduled: 20:40, Nov 8
Melbourne Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
15
Arrival Gate
8
Baggage
3
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ADL-MEL

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Adelaide(ADL)
18:50
Scheduled: 18:50, Nov 12
Adelaide Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 20m
Melbourne(MEL)
20:40
Scheduled: 20:40, Nov 12
Melbourne Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
12
Arrival Gate
12
Baggage
--
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Cancelled
Please refer to the airline for the latest information
Adelaide(ADL)
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Scheduled: 18:50, Nov 30
Adelaide Airport
Melbourne(MEL)
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Scheduled: 20:40, Nov 30
Melbourne 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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VA237
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Melbourne (MEL) Adelaide (ADL)
Scheduled: 18:10
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VA238 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA238 flight flying from Adelaide to Melbourne on 11/11/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 17y, 1m. The aircraft is equipped with 176 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
87 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
93 %
Late on average
7 minutes
Age
17y, 1m
Seats
176
Flight Distance
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Flight History for VA238

Check more records from Trip.com about VA238 before and after today
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sun, Oct 25 Adelaide (ADL) Melbourne (MEL) 738 19:17 20:57 Arrived
Thu, Oct 29 Adelaide (ADL) Melbourne (MEL) 738 19:04 20:31 Arrived
Fri, Oct 30 Adelaide (ADL) Melbourne (MEL) 738 19:01 20:32 Arrived
Thu, Nov 5 Adelaide (ADL) Melbourne (MEL) 738 -- -- Cancelled
Fri, Nov 6 Adelaide (ADL) Melbourne (MEL) 738 18:56 20:30 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Adelaide (ADL) Melbourne (MEL) 738 19:16 20:44 Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Adelaide (ADL) Melbourne (MEL) 738 18:50 20:40 Scheduled

VA238 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA238 is 87% (Late on average 24 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Late on average 7 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
87 %
Late on average 24 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
87 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
5 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93 %
Late on average 7 minutes
Early
43 %
On time
50 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
5 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight va238?

    Flight va238 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 18:50, arrival 20:40 (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight va238 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 18:50, with arrival at 20:40. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight va238 is scheduled to depart at 18:50. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 18:50, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight va238 is scheduled to arrive at 20:40. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 20:40. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 11, 2026.
  • For flight va238, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is 12. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight va238 is operated by Virgin Australia from Adelaide (ADL) to Melbourne (MEL). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 20 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight va238 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 va238 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 11, 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 va238 has not departed from Adelaide (ADL) yet and is currently on schedule for 18:50.
  • Flight va238 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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