Virgin Australia
VA697 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA697 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Jul 28, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Perth (PER). The flight is expected to depart at 17:48 (local time in Melbourne, UTC+10) and land at 20:10 (local time in Perth, UTC+8)
Mon, Jul 27
Tue, Jul 28
Wed, Jul 29
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 8m early
4h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
11
Arrival Gate
48B
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
4h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
9
Arrival Gate
49A
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
4h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
8
Arrival Gate
43
Baggage
--
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VA697 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA697 flight flying from Melbourne to Perth on 7/28/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 15y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with 176 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
77
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
100
%
Early on average
14 minutes
Age
15y, 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 45% 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 57% 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 27 from MEL at approximately 18:10. This flight is expected to arrrive in PER at 20:02.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Thu, Jul 23 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | 738 | 18:28 | 20:21 | Arrived |
| Fri, Jul 24 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | 738 | 18:07 | 19:38 | Arrived |
| Sat, Jul 25 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | 738 | 17:57 | 19:35 | Arrived |
| Sun, Jul 26 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | B38M | 17:55 | 19:39 | Arrived |
| Mon, Jul 27 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | 738 | 18:10 | 20:02 | Arrived |
| Tue, Jul 28 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | 738 | 17:48 | 20:10 | Scheduled |
| Wed, Jul 29 | 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 22 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 14 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
77
%
Late on average
22 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
77
%
30 mins late
20
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100
%
Early on average
14 minutes
Early
80
%
On time
20
%
30 mins late
0
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
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