Virgin Australia VA853 Flight status
According to real-time data from Trip.com, flight VA853, 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.
Thu, Nov 12
Fri, Nov 13
Sat, Nov 14
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 8m late
1h 25m
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
7
Arrival Gate
45
Baggage
D1
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Cancelled
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1h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
8
Arrival Gate
36
Baggage
D1
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Cancelled
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Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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VA853 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA853 flight flying from Melbourne to Sydney on 11/13/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Plane model info unavailable. This aircraft has been in service for 13y, 6m.
Plane model info unavailable
Punctuality (Departure)
77
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
93
%
Late on average
2 minutes
Age
13y, 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
--
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 VA853
Trip.com historical records show that the last VA853 flight departed on Thu, Nov 12 from MEL at approximately 15:28. This flight is expected to arrrive in SYD at 16:33.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, Nov 8 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 15:14 | 16:17 | Arrived |
| Mon, Nov 9 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 15:23 | 16:23 | Arrived |
| Tue, Nov 10 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 15:11 | 16:09 | Arrived |
| Wed, Nov 11 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 15:11 | 16:18 | Arrived |
| Thu, Nov 12 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 15:28 | 16:33 | Arrived |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | -- | -- | Cancelled |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | JET | -- | -- | Cancelled |
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VA853 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA853 is 77% (Late on average 22 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Late on average 2 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
77
%
Late on average
22 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
77
%
30 mins late
23
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
3
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93
%
Late on average
2 minutes
Early
53
%
On time
40
%
30 mins late
7
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
3
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight va853?
Flight va853 has been canceled (status: Cancelled). Contact Virgin Australia or your booking channel for rebooking or refund (updated Nov 13, 2026).Is flight va853 on time today?
Flight va853 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 va853 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight va853 is scheduled to depart at 15:00. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 15:27, and the current status is Cancelled (updated Nov 13, 2026).When is flight va853 scheduled to arrive?
Flight va853 is scheduled to arrive at 16:25. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 16:37. Status is Cancelled as of Nov 13, 2026.What is the gate information for flight va853?
For flight va853, the departure terminal is T3 and the boarding gate is 8. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What is the baggage carousel number for flight va853?
After arrival, baggage for flight va853 is expected at carousel D1 in terminal T2. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.What route does flight va853 fly?
Flight va853 is operated by Virgin Australia from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 25 minutes; operating days may include Friday.How can I check real-time status for flight va853?
Track flight va853 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 va853 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If va853 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Cancelled, updated Nov 13, 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 va853 departed from Melbourne?
Flight va853 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 va853?
Flight va853 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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