Virgin Australia VA740 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA740 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Mar 13, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Melbourne (MEL). The flight is expected to depart at 14:00 (local time in Gold Coast, UTC+10) and arrive at 16:58 (local time in Melbourne, UTC+11) .
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Fri, Mar 13
Sat, Mar 14
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 8m early
2h 20m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
20
Arrival Gate
13
Baggage
2
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
2h 20m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
20
Arrival Gate
2
Baggage
1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
2h 20m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
20
Arrival Gate
2
Baggage
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VA741
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Melbourne (MEL) 
Gold Coast (OOL)
Gold Coast (OOL)Scheduled: 13:20
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VA740 Aircraft Details
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
57%
Punctuality (Arrival)
87%
Late on average
3 minutes
Age
13y, 10m
Seats
176
Flight Distance
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Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
None
Inflight entertainment is available
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port
Seat Information
79 cm
More legroom than on 32% of flights
43 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Inflight entertainment is available
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
97 cm
More legroom than on 33% of flights
50 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for VA740
Trip.com historical records show that the last VA740 flight departed on Thu, Mar 12 from OOL at approximately 14:19. This flight is expected to arrrive in MEL at 17:12.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Fri, Mar 6 | Gold Coast (OOL) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 14:35 | 17:33 | Arrived |
| Sat, Mar 7 | Gold Coast (OOL) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 14:20 | 17:15 | Arrived |
| Sun, Mar 8 | Gold Coast (OOL) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 14:23 | 17:18 | Arrived |
| Mon, Mar 9 | Gold Coast (OOL) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 14:44 | 17:52 | Arrived |
| Thu, Mar 12 | Gold Coast (OOL) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 14:19 | 17:12 | Arrived |
| Fri, Mar 13 | Gold Coast (OOL) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 14:00 | 16:58 | Scheduled |
| Sat, Mar 14 | Gold Coast (OOL) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 14:00 | 17:20 | Scheduled |
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VA740 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA740 is 57% (Late on average 23 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Late on average 3 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
57%
Late on average 23 minutes
Early
3%
On time
53%
30 mins late
40%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87%
Late on average 3 minutes
Early
50%
On time
37%
30 mins late
13%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
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Time on arrival: Gold Coast 16:20| Melbourne 17:20
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