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VA820 Flight status

According to Trip.com’s latest update for Virgin Australia flight VA820 from Sydney to Melbourne (SYD–MEL): Flight VA820 has safely landed at Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 09:59 (local time). Arrival was about 6m early.
Wed, Nov 4
Thu, Nov 5
Fri, Nov 6
SYD-MEL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 9m early
Sydney(SYD)
08:53
Scheduled: 08:30, Nov 4
Kingsford Smith Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 35m
Melbourne(MEL)
09:56
Scheduled: 10:05, Nov 4
Melbourne Airport T3
Check-in Counter
12-23,46-49
Boarding Gate
A36
Arrival Gate
4
Baggage
1
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 6m early
Sydney(SYD)
08:46
Scheduled: 08:30, Nov 5
Kingsford Smith Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 35m
Melbourne(MEL)
09:59
Scheduled: 10:05, Nov 5
Melbourne Airport T3
Check-in Counter
12-23,46-49
Boarding Gate
A40
Arrival Gate
5
Baggage
1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Sydney(SYD)
08:30
Scheduled: 08:30, Nov 6
Kingsford Smith Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 35m
Melbourne(MEL)
10:05
Scheduled: 10:05, Nov 6
Melbourne Airport T3
Check-in Counter
12-23,46-49
Boarding Gate
A33
Arrival Gate
1
Baggage
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Severe thunderstorm warning for the Melbourne region: Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds across the warning area over the next several hours. Locations that may be affected include Mansfield and Mt Buller.

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VA807
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Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD)
Scheduled: 07:55
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VA820 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA820 flight flying from Sydney to Melbourne on 11/5/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 1y, 4m. The aircraft is equipped with 177 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
73 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
93 %
Late on average
0 minutes
Age
1y, 4m
Seats
177
Flight Distance
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Flight History for VA820

Trip.com historical records show that the last VA820 flight departed on Wed, Nov 4 from SYD at approximately 08:53. This flight is expected to arrrive in MEL at 09:56.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sat, Oct 31 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) 738 09:23 10:35 Arrived
Sun, Nov 1 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) 738 08:35 09:44 Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) 738 08:46 10:03 Arrived
Tue, Nov 3 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) 738 08:55 10:21 Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) 738 08:53 09:56 Arrived
Thu, Nov 5 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) 738 08:46 09:59 Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) B38M 08:30 10:05 Scheduled

VA820 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA820 is 73% (Late on average 24 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 0 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
73 %
Late on average 24 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
73 %
30 mins late
27 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
1 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93 %
Early on average 0 minutes
Early
57 %
On time
37 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
1 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight va820?

    Flight va820 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 09:59 (updated Nov 5, 2026).
  • Flight va820 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 09:59; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight va820 is scheduled to depart at 08:30. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 08:46, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 5, 2026).
  • Flight va820 is scheduled to arrive at 10:05. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 09:59. Status is Arrived as of Nov 5, 2026.
  • For flight va820, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is A40. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight va820 is expected at carousel 1 in terminal T3. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight va820 is operated by Virgin Australia from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 35 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight va820 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 va820 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 5, 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 va820 has already left Sydney and completed its journey. Departure was 08:46; actual arrival 09:59.
  • Flight va820 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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