Virgin Australia VA851 Flight status
According to real-time data from Trip.com, flight VA851, operated by Virgin Australia and scheduled to fly from Melbourne (MEL to Sydney (SYD), has been cancelled. Please contact the airline or airport counter for the latest information.
Sun, Oct 25
Fri, Oct 30
Mon, Dec 21
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 29m late
1h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
14
Arrival Gate
A35
Baggage
D1
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Cancelled
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Cancelled
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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VA851 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA851 flight flying from Melbourne to Sydney on 10/30/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Plane model info unavailable. This aircraft has been in service for 14y, 6m.
Plane model info unavailable
Punctuality (Departure)
77
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
87
%
Late on average
5 minutes
Age
14y, 6m
Seats
--
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Premium Economy
Business
First
In-Flight Services
None
Inflight entertainment is available
Unknown
USB port
Seat Information
--
Legroom
--
Seat width
--
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
None
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Seat Information
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Legroom
--
Seat width
--
Reclining Angle
--
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Inflight entertainment is available
Unknown
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
--
Legroom
--
Seat width
--
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
None
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Seat Information
--
Legroom
--
Seat width
--
Reclining Angle
--
Seat layout example
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Flight History for VA851
Trip.com historical records show that the last VA851 flight departed on Sun, Oct 25 from MEL at approximately 15:15. This flight is expected to arrrive in SYD at 16:24.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Mon, Oct 12 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 15:11 | 16:16 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 16 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 14:49 | 15:56 | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 14:53 | 15:55 | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 14:47 | 15:48 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 14:36 | 15:40 | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 25 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 15:15 | 16:24 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 30 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | JET | -- | -- | Cancelled |
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VA851 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA851 is 77% (Late on average 25 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Late on average 5 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
77
%
Late on average
25 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
77
%
30 mins late
17
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
4
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87
%
Late on average
5 minutes
Early
60
%
On time
27
%
30 mins late
10
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
4
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight va851?
Flight va851 has been canceled (status: Cancelled). Contact Virgin Australia or your booking channel for rebooking or refund (updated Oct 30, 2026).Is flight va851 on time today?
Flight va851 has been canceled (status: Cancelled). Contact Virgin Australia or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options; if booked on Trip.com, use Manage Booking.Has flight va851 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight va851 is scheduled to depart at 14:30. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 14:30, and the current status is Cancelled (updated Oct 30, 2026).When is flight va851 scheduled to arrive?
Flight va851 is scheduled to arrive at 15:55. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 15:55. Status is Cancelled as of Oct 30, 2026.How can I check real-time status for flight va851?
Track flight va851 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 va851 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If va851 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Cancelled, updated Oct 30, 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 va851 departed from Melbourne?
Flight va851 has been canceled and did not depart from Melbourne (MEL). Contact Virgin Australia or your booking channel for next steps.What is the seat configuration for flight va851?
Flight va851 usually flies a Plane model info unavailable 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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