Virgin Australia VA981 Flight Status
According to real-time data from Trip.com, flight VA981, operated by Virgin Australia and scheduled to fly from Sydney (SYD to Brisbane (BNE), has been cancelled. Please contact the airline or airport counter for the latest information.
Fri, May 8
Sat, May 9
Sun, May 10
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 32m late
1h 30m
Check-in Counter
12-23,46-49
Boarding Gate
A31
Arrival Gate
46
Baggage
5
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Cancelled
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Check-in Counter
12-23,46-49
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 30m
Check-in Counter
12-23,46-49
Boarding Gate
A35
Arrival Gate
40A
Baggage
5
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Melbourne (MEL) 
Sydney (SYD)
Sydney (SYD)Scheduled: 18:25
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VA981 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA981 flight flying from Sydney to Brisbane on 5/9/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 13y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with 176 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
73%
Punctuality (Arrival)
90%
Late on average
5 minutes
Age
13y, 10m
Seats
176
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
None
Inflight entertainment is available
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
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
Snacks
Inflight entertainment is available
Wi-Fi is available
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 VA981
Trip.com historical records show that the last VA981 flight departed on Fri, May 8 from SYD at approximately 19:52. This flight is expected to arrrive in BNE at 21:02.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Mon, May 4 | Sydney (SYD) | Brisbane (BNE) | 738 | 19:36 | 20:53 | Arrived |
| Tue, May 5 | Sydney (SYD) | Brisbane (BNE) | 738 | 19:20 | 20:39 | Arrived |
| Wed, May 6 | Sydney (SYD) | Brisbane (BNE) | 738 | 19:31 | 20:38 | Arrived |
| Thu, May 7 | Sydney (SYD) | Brisbane (BNE) | B38M | 19:29 | 20:40 | Arrived |
| Fri, May 8 | Sydney (SYD) | Brisbane (BNE) | 738 | 19:52 | 21:02 | Arrived |
| Sat, May 9 | Sydney (SYD) | Brisbane (BNE) | JET | -- | -- | Cancelled |
| Sun, May 10 | Sydney (SYD) | Brisbane (BNE) | 738 | 19:00 | 20:30 | 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 73% (Late on average 25 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Late on average 5 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
73%
Late on average 25 minutes
Early
0%
On time
73%
30 mins late
23%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
2%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90%
Late on average 5 minutes
Early
43%
On time
47%
30 mins late
10%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
2%
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