Virgin Australia VA243 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA243 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Apr 1, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Adelaide (ADL). The flight is expected to depart at 19:20 (local time in Melbourne, UTC+11) and land at 19:50 (local time in Adelaide, UTC+10.5)
Tue, Mar 31
Wed, Apr 1
Thu, Apr 2
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 5m early
1h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
9
Arrival Gate
13
Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
13
Arrival Gate
16
Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
2
Arrival Gate
15
Baggage
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VA243 Aircraft Details
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
80%
Punctuality (Arrival)
97%
Late on average
1 minute
Age
8y, 10m
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 39% 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 42% of flights
50 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for VA243
Trip.com historical records show that the last VA243 flight departed on Tue, Mar 31 from MEL at approximately 19:38. This flight is expected to arrrive in ADL at 20:10.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, Mar 29 | Melbourne (MEL) | Adelaide (ADL) | 738 | 19:29 | 19:57 | Arrived |
| Mon, Mar 30 | Melbourne (MEL) | Adelaide (ADL) | 738 | 19:53 | 20:22 | Arrived |
| Tue, Mar 31 | Melbourne (MEL) | Adelaide (ADL) | 738 | 19:38 | 20:10 | Arrived |
| Wed, Apr 1 | Melbourne (MEL) | Adelaide (ADL) | 738 | 19:20 | 19:50 | Scheduled |
| Thu, Apr 2 | Melbourne (MEL) | Adelaide (ADL) | 738 | 19:20 | 20:15 | Scheduled |
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VA243 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA243 is 80% (Late on average 21 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Late on average 1 minute).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
80%
Late on average 21 minutes
Early
0%
On time
80%
30 mins late
20%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
7%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97%
Late on average 1 minute
Early
57%
On time
40%
30 mins late
3%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
7%
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