Virgin Australia VA981 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA981 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Mar 13, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Sydney (SYD) to Brisbane (BNE). The flight is expected to depart at 19:00 (local time in Sydney, UTC+11) and land at 19:30 (local time in Brisbane, UTC+10)
Thu, Mar 12
Fri, Mar 13
Sat, Mar 14
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 11m late
1h 30m
Check-in Counter
12-23,46-49
Boarding Gate
A34
Arrival Gate
44A
Baggage
5
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 30m
Check-in Counter
12-23,46-49
Boarding Gate
A32
Arrival Gate
46
Baggage
5
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 30m
Check-in Counter
12-23,46-49
Boarding Gate
A32
Arrival Gate
39
Baggage
6
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VA554
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Perth (PER) 
Sydney (SYD)
Sydney (SYD)Scheduled: 16:20
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VA981 Aircraft Details
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
40%
Punctuality (Arrival)
90%
Late on average
12 minutes
Age
2y, 6m
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 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 55% 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 VA981
Trip.com historical records show that the last VA981 flight departed on Thu, Mar 12 from SYD at approximately 19:29. This flight is expected to arrrive in BNE at 19:41.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, Mar 8 | Sydney (SYD) | Brisbane (BNE) | B38M | 19:28 | 19:51 | Arrived |
| Mon, Mar 9 | Sydney (SYD) | Brisbane (BNE) | B38M | 20:30 | 20:45 | Arrived |
| Tue, Mar 10 | Sydney (SYD) | Brisbane (BNE) | 738 | 19:14 | 19:24 | Arrived |
| Wed, Mar 11 | Sydney (SYD) | Brisbane (BNE) | 738 | 19:22 | 19:27 | Arrived |
| Thu, Mar 12 | Sydney (SYD) | Brisbane (BNE) | 738 | 19:29 | 19:41 | Arrived |
| Fri, Mar 13 | Sydney (SYD) | Brisbane (BNE) | 738 | 19:00 | 19:30 | Scheduled |
| Sat, Mar 14 | Sydney (SYD) | Brisbane (BNE) | B38M | 19:00 | 19:30 | Scheduled |
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VA981 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA981 is 40% (Late on average 34 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Late on average 12 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
40%
Late on average 34 minutes
Early
0%
On time
40%
30 mins late
50%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
7%
Cancelled
1%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90%
Late on average 12 minutes
Early
30%
On time
60%
30 mins late
0%
60 mins late
10%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
1%
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