Virgin Australia VA871 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA871 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Jan 15, 2026, scheduled to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD), has experienced a change in flight status: the originally scheduled departure time has been delayed, and the new departure time is 5:46 PM , with a new arrival time of 6:49 PM . Trip.com will continue to keep you updated on the latest flight status.
Wed, Jan 14
Thu, Jan 15
Fri, Jan 16
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 19m early
1h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
9
Arrival Gate
43
Baggage
D1
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Delayed
Your flight is about 16m late
1h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
5
Arrival Gate
44
Baggage
D1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
3
Arrival Gate
A45
Baggage
D1
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VA226
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Adelaide (ADL) 
Melbourne (MEL)
Melbourne (MEL)Scheduled: 4:40 PM
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VA871 Aircraft Details
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
63%
Punctuality (Arrival)
70%
Late on average
16 minutes
Age
17y, 7m
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 43% 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 48% of flights
50 cm
Seat width better than on 2% of flights
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for VA871
Trip.com historical records show that the last VA871 flight departed on Wed, Jan 14 from MEL at approximately 5:34 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in SYD at 6:36 PM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Fri, Jan 9 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 6:16 PM | 7:25 PM | Arrived |
| Sun, Jan 11 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | B38M | 5:51 PM | 7:23 PM | Arrived |
| Mon, Jan 12 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 5:41 PM | 6:46 PM | Arrived |
| Tue, Jan 13 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 5:38 PM | 6:43 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Jan 14 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 5:34 PM | 6:36 PM | Arrived |
| Thu, Jan 15 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 5:46 PM | 6:49 PM | Delayed |
| Fri, Jan 16 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 5:30 PM | 6:55 PM | Scheduled |
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VA871 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA871 is 63% (Late on average 30 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 70% (Late on average 16 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
63%
Late on average 30 minutes
Early
0%
On time
63%
30 mins late
23%
60 mins late
10%
90 mins late
3%
Canceled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
70%
Late on average 16 minutes
Early
27%
On time
43%
30 mins late
23%
60 mins late
7%
90 mins late
0%
Canceled
0%
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