Virgin Australia VA697 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA697 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Jul 7, 2026, flying from Melbourne (MEL) to Perth (PER), departed at 17:58 and is expected to arrive at 19:37 (local time in Perth, UTC+8) and land at Perth Airport (PER)
Mon, Jul 6
Tue, Jul 7
Wed, Jul 8
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 29m early
4h 25m
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
9
Arrival Gate
44
Baggage
--
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En route
Your flight has departed Melbourne and is expected to arrive in Perth at 19:37.
4h 25m
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
2
Arrival Gate
47A
Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
4h 25m
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
2
Arrival Gate
44
Baggage
--
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Melbourne (MEL)
Melbourne (MEL)Scheduled: 16:20
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VA697 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA697 flight flying from Melbourne to Perth on 7/7/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 16y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with 176 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
77%
Punctuality (Arrival)
93%
Late on average
0 minutes
Age
16y, 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 52% 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 62% of flights
50 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for VA697
Trip.com historical records show that the last VA697 flight departed on Mon, Jul 6 from MEL at approximately 18:06. This flight is expected to arrrive in PER at 19:41.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Thu, Jul 2 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | 738 | 18:23 | 20:12 | Arrived |
| Fri, Jul 3 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | 737 | 17:56 | 19:42 | Arrived |
| Sat, Jul 4 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | B38M | 18:08 | 19:39 | Arrived |
| Sun, Jul 5 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | 738 | 18:04 | 19:47 | Arrived |
| Mon, Jul 6 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | 738 | 18:06 | 19:41 | Arrived |
| Tue, Jul 7 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | 738 | 17:58 | 19:37 | En route |
| Wed, Jul 8 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | 738 | 17:45 | 20:10 | Scheduled |
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VA697 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA697 is 77% (Late on average 31 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 0 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
77%
Late on average 31 minutes
Early
0%
On time
77%
30 mins late
13%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
7%
Cancelled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93%
Early on average 0 minutes
Early
63%
On time
30%
30 mins late
0%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
3%
Cancelled
0%
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