Virgin Australia VA897 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA897 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Mar 13, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD). The flight is expected to depart at 21:00 and arrive at 22:04 .
Thu, Mar 12
Fri, Mar 13
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 10m late
1h 25m
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
5
Arrival Gate
38
Baggage
D1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 25m
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
2
Arrival Gate
42
Baggage
D1
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VA897
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VA878
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Sydney (SYD) 
Melbourne (MEL)
Melbourne (MEL)Scheduled: 20:05
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VA897 Aircraft Details
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
93%
Punctuality (Arrival)
100%
Early on average
5 minutes
Age
13y, 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 42% 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 49% of flights
50 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for VA897
Trip.com historical records show that the last VA897 flight departed on Thu, Mar 12 from MEL at approximately 21:22. This flight is expected to arrrive in SYD at 22:35.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Fri, Mar 6 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 21:21 | 22:24 | Arrived |
| Sun, Mar 8 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 21:11 | 22:21 | Arrived |
| Mon, Mar 9 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 21:06 | 22:13 | Arrived |
| Tue, Mar 10 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | B38M | 21:14 | 22:17 | Arrived |
| Wed, Mar 11 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 21:11 | 22:08 | Arrived |
| Thu, Mar 12 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | B38M | 21:22 | 22:35 | Arrived |
| Fri, Mar 13 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 21:00 | 22:04 | Scheduled |
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VA897 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA897 is 93% (Late on average 15 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 5 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
93%
Late on average 15 minutes
Early
0%
On time
93%
30 mins late
7%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
1%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100%
Early on average 5 minutes
Early
73%
On time
27%
30 mins late
0%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
1%
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