Virgin Australia VA878 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA878 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Jul 8, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL). The flight is expected to depart at 18:30 and land at 19:37
Tue, Jul 7
Wed, Jul 8
Thu, Jul 9
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 3m late
1h 35m
Check-in Counter
12-23,46-49
Boarding Gate
A39
Arrival Gate
6
Baggage
1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 35m
Check-in Counter
12-23,46-49
Boarding Gate
A36
Arrival Gate
6
Baggage
1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 35m
Check-in Counter
12-23,46-49
Boarding Gate
A40
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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Launceston (LST) 
Sydney (SYD)
Sydney (SYD)Scheduled: 17:35
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VA878 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA878 flight flying from Sydney to Melbourne on 7/8/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 14y, 5m. The aircraft is equipped with Up to 182 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
57%
Punctuality (Arrival)
87%
Late on average
13 minutes
Age
14y, 5m
Seats
Up to 182
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Business
Premium Economy
In-Flight Services
None
Inflight entertainment is available
Unknown
USB port
Seat Information
79 cm
More legroom than on 52% of flights
43 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Inflight entertainment is available
Unknown
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
97 cm
More legroom than on 64% of flights
50 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Unknown
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
86 cm
Legroom
48 cm
Seat width
108°
Reclining Angle
--
Seat layout example
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Flight History for VA878
Trip.com historical records show that the last VA878 flight departed on Tue, Jul 7 from SYD at approximately 18:52. This flight is expected to arrrive in MEL at 20:08.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Thu, Jul 2 | Sydney (SYD) | Melbourne (MEL) | B38M | 19:20 | 20:32 | Arrived |
| Fri, Jul 3 | Sydney (SYD) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 19:02 | 20:32 | Arrived |
| Sun, Jul 5 | Sydney (SYD) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 19:13 | 20:24 | Arrived |
| Mon, Jul 6 | Sydney (SYD) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 19:32 | 20:38 | Arrived |
| Tue, Jul 7 | Sydney (SYD) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 18:52 | 20:08 | Arrived |
| Wed, Jul 8 | Sydney (SYD) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 18:30 | 19:37 | Scheduled |
| Thu, Jul 9 | Sydney (SYD) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 18:30 | 20:05 | Scheduled |
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VA878 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA878 is 57% (Late on average 32 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Late on average 13 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
57%
Late on average 32 minutes
Early
0%
On time
57%
30 mins late
37%
60 mins late
7%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
2%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87%
Late on average 13 minutes
Early
13%
On time
73%
30 mins late
13%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
2%
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