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VA849 Flight status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA849 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Nov 4, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD). The flight is expected to depart at 14:00 and land at 15:07
Tue, Nov 3
Wed, Nov 4
Thu, Nov 5
MEL-SYD

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 5m late
Melbourne(MEL)
14:23
Scheduled: 14:00, Nov 3
Melbourne Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 25m
Sydney(SYD)
15:30
Scheduled: 15:25, Nov 3
Kingsford Smith Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
2
Arrival Gate
43
Baggage
D1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Melbourne(MEL)
14:00
Scheduled: 14:00, Nov 4
Melbourne Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 25m
Sydney(SYD)
15:07
Scheduled: 15:25, Nov 4
Kingsford Smith Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
4
Arrival Gate
34
Baggage
D1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Melbourne(MEL)
14:00
Scheduled: 14:00, Nov 5
Melbourne Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 25m
Sydney(SYD)
15:25
Scheduled: 15:25, Nov 5
Kingsford Smith Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
11
Arrival Gate
A41
Baggage
D1
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Launceston (LST) Melbourne (MEL)
Scheduled: 12:40
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VA849 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA849 flight flying from Melbourne to Sydney on 11/4/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 12y, 2m. The aircraft is equipped with Up to 182 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
67 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
80 %
Late on average
11 minutes
Age
12y, 2m
Seats
Up to 182
Flight Distance
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Flight History for VA849

Trip.com historical records show that the last VA849 flight departed on Tue, Nov 3 from MEL at approximately 14:23. This flight is expected to arrrive in SYD at 15:30.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Thu, Oct 29 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) B38M 14:25 15:31 Arrived
Fri, Oct 30 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 738 14:12 15:12 Arrived
Sun, Nov 1 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 738 14:13 15:27 Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 738 14:14 15:15 Arrived
Tue, Nov 3 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 738 14:23 15:30 Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 738 14:00 15:07 Scheduled
Thu, Nov 5 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 738 14:00 15:25 Scheduled

VA849 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA849 is 67% (Late on average 32 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 80% (Late on average 11 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
67 %
Late on average 32 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
67 %
30 mins late
20 %
60 mins late
10 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
1 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
80 %
Late on average 11 minutes
Early
47 %
On time
33 %
30 mins late
13 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
1 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight va849?

    Flight va849 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 14:00, arrival 15:25 (updated Nov 4, 2026).
  • Flight va849 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 14:00, with arrival at 15:25. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight va849 is scheduled to depart at 14:00. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 14:00, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 4, 2026).
  • Flight va849 is scheduled to arrive at 15:25. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 15:07. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 4, 2026.
  • For flight va849, the departure terminal is T3 and the boarding gate is 4. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight va849 is expected at carousel D1 in terminal T2. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight va849 is operated by Virgin Australia from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 25 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight va849 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 va849 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 4, 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 va849 has not departed from Melbourne (MEL) yet and is currently on schedule for 14:00.
  • Flight va849 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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