Virgin Australia VA863 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA863 flight operated by Virgin Australia on May 8, 2026, scheduled to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD), has experienced a change in flight status: the originally scheduled departure time has been delayed, and the new departure time is 17:18 , with a new arrival time of 17:55 . Trip.com will continue to keep you updated on the latest flight status.
Thu, May 7
Fri, May 8
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Cancelled
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1h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
6
Arrival Gate
42
Baggage
D2
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Delayed
Your flight is about 48m late
1h 25m
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
4
Arrival Gate
31
Baggage
D2
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VA738
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Gold Coast (OOL) 
Melbourne (MEL)
Melbourne (MEL)Scheduled: 15:30
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VA863 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA863 flight flying from Melbourne to Sydney on 5/8/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 12y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with 176 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
80%
Punctuality (Arrival)
90%
Late on average
4 minutes
Age
12y, 10m
Seats
176
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
None
Inflight entertainment is available
Unknown
USB port
Seat Information
79 cm
More legroom than on 42% of flights
43 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Snacks
Inflight entertainment is available
Unknown
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
97 cm
More legroom than on 57% of flights
50 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for VA863
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Fri, May 1 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 16:37 | 17:48 | Arrived |
| Sun, May 3 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 737 | 16:40 | 17:48 | Arrived |
| Mon, May 4 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 16:37 | 17:42 | Arrived |
| Tue, May 5 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 16:39 | 17:44 | Arrived |
| Wed, May 6 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 16:43 | 17:48 | Arrived |
| Thu, May 7 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | -- | -- | Cancelled |
| Fri, May 8 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 17:18 | 17:55 | Delayed |
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VA863 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA863 is 80% (Late on average 21 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Late on average 4 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
80%
Late on average 21 minutes
Early
0%
On time
80%
30 mins late
13%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
3%
Cancelled
1%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90%
Late on average 4 minutes
Early
67%
On time
23%
30 mins late
3%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
3%
Cancelled
1%
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