Virgin Australia VA697 Flight status
According to Trip.com’s latest update for Virgin Australia flight VA697 from Melbourne to Perth (MEL–PER): Flight VA697 has safely landed at Perth Airport (PER) at 18:56 (local time). Arrival was about 19m early.
Tue, Oct 20
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 19m early
4h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
6
Arrival Gate
49A
Baggage
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VA697 Aircraft Details
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Punctuality (Departure)
57
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
87
%
Late on average
2 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 VA697
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, Oct 11 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | 738 | 18:02 | 19:13 | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 12 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | 738 | 18:04 | 19:15 | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 13 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | 738 | 18:09 | 19:05 | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 17 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | 738 | 17:55 | 18:43 | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | B38M | 17:54 | 18:41 | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | B38M | 18:28 | 19:14 | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | B38M | 18:03 | 18:56 | Arrived |
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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 57% (Late on average 37 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Late on average 2 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
57
%
Late on average
37 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
57
%
30 mins late
27
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
10
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87
%
Late on average
2 minutes
Early
60
%
On time
27
%
30 mins late
7
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight va697?
Flight va697 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 18:56 (updated Oct 22, 2026).Is flight va697 on time today?
Flight va697 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 18:56; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.Has flight va697 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight va697 is scheduled to depart at 17:50. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 18:03, and the current status is Arrived (updated Oct 22, 2026).When is flight va697 scheduled to arrive?
Flight va697 is scheduled to arrive at 19:15. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 18:56. Status is Arrived as of Oct 22, 2026.What is the gate information for flight va697?
For flight va697, the departure terminal is T3 and the boarding gate is 6. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What route does flight va697 fly?
Flight va697 is operated by Virgin Australia from Melbourne (MEL) to Perth (PER). Typical flight time is about 4 hours 25 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.How can I check real-time status for flight va697?
Track flight va697 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 va697 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If va697 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Oct 22, 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 va697 departed from Melbourne?
Flight va697 has already left Melbourne and completed its journey. Departure was 18:03; actual arrival 18:56.
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