Virgin Australia
VA888 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA888 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Jul 26, 2026, scheduled to fly from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL), has experienced a change in flight status: the originally scheduled departure time has been delayed, and the new departure time is 20:07 , with a new arrival time of 21:19 . Trip.com will continue to keep you updated on the latest flight status.
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 18m early
1h 35m
Check-in Counter
12-23,46-49
Boarding Gate
A38
Arrival Gate
8
Baggage
1
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Delayed
Your flight is about 7m late
1h 35m
Check-in Counter
12-23,46-49
Boarding Gate
A31
Arrival Gate
2
Baggage
1
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Cancelled
Please refer to the airline for the latest information
1h 35m
Check-in Counter
12-23,46-49
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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VA888 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA888 flight flying from Sydney to Melbourne on 7/26/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 16y, 8m. The aircraft is equipped with 176 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
67
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
83
%
Late on average
5 minutes
Age
16y, 8m
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 45% 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 57% of flights
50 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for VA888
Trip.com historical records show that the last VA888 flight departed on Fri, Jul 24 from SYD at approximately 20:10. This flight is expected to arrrive in MEL at 21:17.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Fri, Jul 3 | Sydney (SYD) | Melbourne (MEL) | 737 | 20:50 | 22:08 | Arrived |
| Sun, Jul 5 | Sydney (SYD) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 20:14 | 21:21 | Arrived |
| Fri, Jul 10 | Sydney (SYD) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 21:10 | 22:13 | Arrived |
| Sun, Jul 12 | Sydney (SYD) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 20:45 | 22:01 | Arrived |
| Fri, Jul 17 | Sydney (SYD) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 21:27 | 22:30 | Arrived |
| Fri, Jul 24 | Sydney (SYD) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 20:10 | 21:17 | Arrived |
| Sun, Jul 26 | Sydney (SYD) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 20:07 | 21:19 | Delayed |
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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 67% (Late on average 31 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 83% (Late on average 5 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
67
%
Late on average
31 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
67
%
30 mins late
20
%
60 mins late
10
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
1
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
83
%
Late on average
5 minutes
Early
53
%
On time
30
%
30 mins late
13
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
1
%
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