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VA505 Flight status

According to Trip.com’s latest update for Virgin Australia flight VA505 from Sydney to Gold Coast (SYD–OOL): Flight VA505 has safely landed at Gold Coast Airport (OOL) at 07:21 (local time). Arrival was about 19m early.
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
Fri, Nov 13
SYD-OOL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 2m late
Sydney(SYD)
07:44
Scheduled: 07:20, Nov 11
Kingsford Smith Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 20m
Gold Coast(OOL)
07:42
Scheduled: 07:40, Nov 11
Gold Coast Airport T1
Check-in Counter
12-23,46-49
Boarding Gate
A40
Arrival Gate
20
Baggage
1
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SYD-OOL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 19m early
Sydney(SYD)
07:25
Scheduled: 07:20, Nov 12
Kingsford Smith Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 20m
Gold Coast(OOL)
07:21
Scheduled: 07:40, Nov 12
Gold Coast Airport T1
Check-in Counter
12-23,46-49
Boarding Gate
A38
Arrival Gate
21
Baggage
1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Sydney(SYD)
07:20
Scheduled: 07:20, Nov 13
Kingsford Smith Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 20m
Gold Coast(OOL)
07:40
Scheduled: 07:40, Nov 13
Gold Coast Airport T1
Check-in Counter
12-23,46-49
Boarding Gate
A42
Arrival Gate
20
Baggage
1
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Landed at Sydney

VA879
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Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD)
Scheduled: 19:55
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11m early
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VA505 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA505 flight flying from Sydney to Gold Coast on 11/12/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 2y, 5m. The aircraft is equipped with 177 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
87 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
97 %
Late on average
0 minutes
Age
2y, 5m
Seats
177
Flight Distance
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Flight History for VA505

Trip.com historical records show that the last VA505 flight departed on Wed, Nov 11 from SYD at approximately 07:44. This flight is expected to arrrive in OOL at 07:42.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Nov 6 Sydney (SYD) Gold Coast (OOL) 738 07:41 07:40 Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Sydney (SYD) Gold Coast (OOL) 738 07:39 07:39 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Sydney (SYD) Gold Coast (OOL) 738 07:41 07:41 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Sydney (SYD) Gold Coast (OOL) B38M 07:30 07:36 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Sydney (SYD) Gold Coast (OOL) 738 07:44 07:42 Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Sydney (SYD) Gold Coast (OOL) B38M 07:25 07:21 Arrived
Fri, Nov 13 Sydney (SYD) Gold Coast (OOL) 738 07:20 07:40 Scheduled

VA505 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA505 is 87% (Late on average 19 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 0 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
87 %
Late on average 19 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
87 %
30 mins late
13 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
1 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97 %
Early on average 0 minutes
Early
50 %
On time
47 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
1 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight va505?

    Flight va505 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 07:21 (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight va505 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 07:21; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight va505 is scheduled to depart at 07:20. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 07:25, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight va505 is scheduled to arrive at 07:40. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 07:21. Status is Arrived as of Nov 12, 2026.
  • For flight va505, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is A38. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight va505 is expected at carousel 1 in terminal T1. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight va505 is operated by Virgin Australia from Sydney (SYD) to Gold Coast (OOL). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 20 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight va505 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 va505 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 va505 has already left Sydney and completed its journey. Departure was 07:25; actual arrival 07:21.
  • Flight va505 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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