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VA8002 Flight status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA8002 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Nov 12, 2026 is scheduled to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL). The flight is expected to depart at 23:35 (local time in San Francisco, UTC-8) and land at 09:28 (local time in Melbourne, UTC+11)
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
Fri, Nov 13
SFO-MEL

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
San Francisco(SFO)
23:35
Scheduled: 23:35, Nov 11
San Francisco International Airport I
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 15h 55m
Melbourne(MEL)
09:28
Scheduled: 10:30, Nov 13
Melbourne Airport T2
Check-in Counter
AISLE 3
Boarding Gate
G6
Arrival Gate
12
Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
San Francisco(SFO)
23:35
Scheduled: 23:35, Nov 12
San Francisco International Airport I
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 15h 55m
Melbourne(MEL)
09:28
Scheduled: 10:30, Nov 14
Melbourne Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
G1
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
San Francisco(SFO)
23:35
Scheduled: 23:35, Nov 13
San Francisco International Airport I
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 15h 55m
Melbourne(MEL)
10:30
Scheduled: 10:30, Nov 15
Melbourne Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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VA8002 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA8002 flight flying from San Francisco to Melbourne on 11/12/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 787-9. This aircraft has been in service for 1y, 7m. The aircraft is equipped with 257 seats.
flight status
Boeing 787-9
Punctuality (Departure)
0 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
93 %
Late on average
1 minute
Age
1y, 7m
Seats
257
Flight Distance
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Flight History for VA8002

Trip.com historical records show that the last VA8002 flight departed on Wed, Nov 11 from SFO at approximately 23:35. This flight is expected to arrrive in MEL at 09:28.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sat, Nov 7 San Francisco (SFO) Melbourne (MEL) 789 00:15 10:33 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 San Francisco (SFO) Melbourne (MEL) 789 00:24 10:30 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 San Francisco (SFO) Melbourne (MEL) 789 00:27 10:28 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 San Francisco (SFO) Melbourne (MEL) 789 00:25 10:09 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 San Francisco (SFO) Melbourne (MEL) 789 23:35 09:28 Scheduled
Thu, Nov 12 San Francisco (SFO) Melbourne (MEL) 789 23:35 09:28 Scheduled
Fri, Nov 13 San Francisco (SFO) Melbourne (MEL) 789 23:35 10:30 Scheduled

VA8002 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA8002 is 0% (Late on average 1 hour 2 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Late on average 1 minute).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
0 %
Late on average 1 hour 2 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
0 %
30 mins late
57 %
60 mins late
40 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93 %
Late on average 1 minute
Early
43 %
On time
50 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight va8002?

    Flight va8002 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 23:35, arrival 10:30 (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight va8002 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 23:35, with arrival at 10:30. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight va8002 is scheduled to depart at 23:35. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 23:35, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight va8002 is scheduled to arrive at 10:30. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 09:28. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 12, 2026.
  • For flight va8002, the departure terminal is I and the boarding gate is G1. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight va8002 is operated by Virgin Australia from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL). Typical flight time is about 15 hours 55 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight va8002 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 va8002 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, 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 va8002 has not departed from San Francisco (SFO) yet and is currently on schedule for 23:35.
  • Flight va8002 usually flies a Boeing 787-9 with seat layout 3-3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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Time on arrival: San Francisco 14:28 | Melbourne 09:28

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