Virgin Australia VA879 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA879 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Jan 21, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD). The flight is expected to depart at 18:30 and land at 19:35
Tue, Jan 20
Wed, Jan 21
Thu, Jan 22
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 14m early
1h 25m
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
8
Arrival Gate
34
Baggage
D1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 25m
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
6
Arrival Gate
A40
Baggage
D1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 25m
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
7
Arrival Gate
A44
Baggage
D1
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VA858
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Sydney (SYD) 
Melbourne (MEL)
Melbourne (MEL)Scheduled: 17:35
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VA879 Aircraft Details
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
60%
Punctuality (Arrival)
77%
Late on average
14 minutes
Age
18y, 5m
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 39% 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 42% of flights
50 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for VA879
Trip.com historical records show that the last VA879 flight departed on Tue, Jan 20 from MEL at approximately 18:36. This flight is expected to arrrive in SYD at 19:41.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Thu, Jan 15 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 737 | -- | -- | Cancelled |
| Fri, Jan 16 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | B38M | 19:15 | 20:19 | Arrived |
| Sun, Jan 18 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 18:57 | 20:02 | Arrived |
| Mon, Jan 19 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 19:00 | 20:03 | Arrived |
| Tue, Jan 20 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 18:36 | 19:41 | Arrived |
| Wed, Jan 21 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 18:30 | 19:35 | Scheduled |
| Thu, Jan 22 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 18:30 | 19:55 | Scheduled |
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VA879 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA879 is 60% (Late on average 31 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 77% (Late on average 14 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
60%
Late on average 31 minutes
Early
0%
On time
60%
30 mins late
23%
60 mins late
10%
90 mins late
7%
Cancelled
2%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
77%
Late on average 14 minutes
Early
40%
On time
37%
30 mins late
13%
60 mins late
7%
90 mins late
3%
Cancelled
2%
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