Virgin Australia VA888 Flight status
According to Trip.com’s latest update for Virgin Australia flight VA888 from Sydney to Melbourne (SYD–MEL): Flight VA888 has safely landed at Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 21:28 (local time). Arrival was about 7m early.
Sun, Nov 8
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 7m early
1h 35m
Check-in Counter
12-23,46-49
Boarding Gate
A33
Arrival Gate
12
Baggage
1
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VA888 Aircraft Details
Plane model info unavailable
Punctuality (Departure)
33
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
67
%
Late on average
28 minutes
Age
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Seats
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Flight Distance
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Economy
In-Flight Services
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Seat Information
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Legroom
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Seat width
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Reclining Angle
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Flight History for VA888
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Fri, Oct 23 | Sydney (SYD) | Melbourne (MEL) | B38M | 20:29 | 21:36 | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 25 | Sydney (SYD) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 21:42 | 22:50 | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 26 | Sydney (SYD) | Melbourne (MEL) | 73H | -- | -- | Cancelled |
| Fri, Oct 30 | Sydney (SYD) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 20:47 | 22:03 | Arrived |
| Mon, Nov 2 | Sydney (SYD) | Melbourne (MEL) | JET | -- | -- | Cancelled |
| Fri, Nov 6 | Sydney (SYD) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 20:25 | 21:40 | Arrived |
| Sun, Nov 8 | Sydney (SYD) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 20:19 | 21:28 | Arrived |
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VA888 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA888 is 33% (Late on average 52 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 67% (Late on average 28 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
33
%
Late on average
52 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
33
%
30 mins late
33
%
60 mins late
13
%
90 mins late
20
%
Cancelled
2
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
67
%
Late on average
28 minutes
Early
20
%
On time
47
%
30 mins late
17
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
10
%
Cancelled
2
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight va888?
Flight va888 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 21:28 (updated Nov 11, 2026).Is flight va888 on time today?
Flight va888 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 21:28; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.Has flight va888 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight va888 is scheduled to depart at 20:00. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 20:19, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 11, 2026).When is flight va888 scheduled to arrive?
Flight va888 is scheduled to arrive at 21:35. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 21:28. Status is Arrived as of Nov 11, 2026.What is the gate information for flight va888?
For flight va888, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is A33. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What is the baggage carousel number for flight va888?
After arrival, baggage for flight va888 is expected at carousel 1 in terminal T3. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.What route does flight va888 fly?
Flight va888 is operated by Virgin Australia from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 35 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.How can I check real-time status for flight va888?
Track flight va888 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 va888 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If va888 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 11, 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 va888 departed from Sydney?
Flight va888 has already left Sydney and completed its journey. Departure was 20:19; actual arrival 21:28.
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