Virgin Australia VA871 Flight status
According to Trip.com’s latest update for Virgin Australia flight VA871 from Melbourne to Sydney (MEL–SYD): Flight VA871 has safely landed at Sydney Airport (SYD) at 18:54 (local time). Arrival was about 1m early.
Fri, Jul 3
Sun, Jul 5
Mon, Jul 6
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 17m late
1h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
2
Arrival Gate
34
Baggage
D2
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 1m early
1h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
6
Arrival Gate
A38
Baggage
D2
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
11
Arrival Gate
A43
Baggage
D2
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VA850
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Sydney (SYD) 
Melbourne (MEL)
Melbourne (MEL)Scheduled: 16:35
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1m early
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VA871 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA871 flight flying from Melbourne to Sydney on 7/5/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737. This aircraft has been in service for 14y, 11m. The aircraft is equipped with 128 seats.
Boeing 737
Punctuality (Departure)
73%
Punctuality (Arrival)
80%
Late on average
10 minutes
Age
14y, 11m
Seats
128
Flight Distance
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Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
None
Inflight entertainment is available
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
79 cm
More legroom than on 44% of flights
43 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Inflight entertainment is available
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
94 cm
Legroom
50 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for VA871
Trip.com historical records show that the last VA871 flight departed on Fri, Jul 3 from MEL at approximately 18:03. This flight is expected to arrrive in SYD at 19:12.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Tue, Jun 30 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 19:22 | 20:27 | Arrived |
| Wed, Jul 1 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 737 | 17:37 | 18:45 | Arrived |
| Thu, Jul 2 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 18:28 | 19:30 | Arrived |
| Fri, Jul 3 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 18:03 | 19:12 | Arrived |
| Sun, Jul 5 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 737 | 17:40 | 18:54 | Arrived |
| Mon, Jul 6 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 17:30 | 18:55 | Scheduled |
| Tue, Jul 7 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 17:30 | 18:55 | Scheduled |
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VA871 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA871 is 73% (Late on average 26 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 80% (Late on average 10 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
73%
Late on average 26 minutes
Early
0%
On time
73%
30 mins late
13%
60 mins late
7%
90 mins late
7%
Cancelled
1%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
80%
Late on average 10 minutes
Early
47%
On time
33%
30 mins late
10%
60 mins late
10%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
1%
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