Virgin Australia VA161 Flight Status
Status: Flight VA161 Landed Safely | Early. According to Trip.com's latest status for Virgin Australia flight VA161 from Sydney to Queenstown (SYD-ZQN): Landed: Queenstown Airport (ZQN) at 13:15 (local time) Early: Approximately 5m early.
Sat, Oct 3
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 5m early
3h
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
26F
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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VA161 Aircraft Details
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Punctuality (Departure)
87
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
97
%
Early on average
6 minutes
Age
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Seats
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Distance
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Economy
Onboard Amenities
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Seating Plan
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Legroom
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Reclining Angle
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Flight History for VA161
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Type | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Sep 26 | Sydney (SYD) | Queenstown (ZQN) | B38M | 07:39 | 13:08 | Arrived |
| Sun, Sep 27 | Sydney (SYD) | Queenstown (ZQN) | 738 | 07:34 | 13:05 | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 3 | Sydney (SYD) | Queenstown (ZQN) | 738 | 07:38 | 13:15 | Arrived |
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VA161 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA161 is 87% (Late on average 17 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 6 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
87
%
Late on average
17 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
87
%
30 mins late
13
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97
%
Early on average
6 minutes
Early
67
%
On time
30
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight va161?
Flight va161 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 13:15 (updated Oct 22, 2026).Is flight va161 on time today?
Flight va161 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 13:15; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.Has flight va161 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight va161 is scheduled to depart at 07:20. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 07:38, and the current status is Arrived (updated Oct 22, 2026).When is flight va161 scheduled to arrive?
Flight va161 is scheduled to arrive at 13:20. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 13:15. Status is Arrived as of Oct 22, 2026.What is the gate information for flight va161?
For flight va161, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is 26F. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What route does flight va161 fly?
Flight va161 is operated by Virgin Australia from Sydney (SYD) to Queenstown (ZQN). Typical flight time is about 3 hours; operating days may include Thursday.How can I check real-time status for flight va161?
Track flight va161 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.If flight va161 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If va161 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Oct 22, 2026). Contact Virgin Australia or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.Has flight va161 departed from Sydney?
Flight va161 has already left Sydney and completed its journey. Departure was 07:38; actual arrival 13:15.
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