Virgin Australia VA243 Flight status
According to Trip.com’s latest update for Virgin Australia flight VA243 from Melbourne to Adelaide (MEL–ADL): Flight VA243 has safely landed at Adelaide Airport (ADL) at 20:30 (local time). Arrival was about 15m late.
Fri, Oct 23
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 15m late
1h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
5
Arrival Gate
12
Baggage
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VA243 Aircraft Details
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Punctuality (Departure)
70
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
91
%
Late on average
3 minutes
Age
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Seats
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Flight Distance
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Economy
In-Flight Services
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Seat Information
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Legroom
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Seat width
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Reclining Angle
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Flight History for VA243
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Mon, Oct 19 | Melbourne (MEL) | Adelaide (ADL) | 738 | 19:50 | 20:23 | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Melbourne (MEL) | Adelaide (ADL) | 738 | 19:31 | 19:57 | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Melbourne (MEL) | Adelaide (ADL) | 738 | 19:39 | 20:10 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Melbourne (MEL) | Adelaide (ADL) | 738 | 19:29 | 19:59 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Melbourne (MEL) | Adelaide (ADL) | 738 | 19:56 | 20:30 | Arrived |
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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 70% (Late on average 24 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 91% (Late on average 3 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
70
%
Late on average
24 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
70
%
30 mins late
26
%
60 mins late
4
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
12
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
91
%
Late on average
3 minutes
Early
48
%
On time
43
%
30 mins late
9
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
12
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight va243?
Flight va243 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 20:30 (updated Nov 14, 2026).Is flight va243 on time today?
Flight va243 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 20:30; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.Has flight va243 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight va243 is scheduled to depart at 19:20. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 19:56, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 14, 2026).When is flight va243 scheduled to arrive?
Flight va243 is scheduled to arrive at 20:15. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 20:30. Status is Arrived as of Nov 14, 2026.What is the gate information for flight va243?
For flight va243, the departure terminal is T3 and the boarding gate is 5. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What route does flight va243 fly?
Flight va243 is operated by Virgin Australia from Melbourne (MEL) to Adelaide (ADL). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 25 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.How can I check real-time status for flight va243?
Track flight va243 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 va243 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If va243 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 14, 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 va243 departed from Melbourne?
Flight va243 has already left Melbourne and completed its journey. Departure was 19:56; actual arrival 20:30.
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