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VA397 Flight Status

Based on Trip.com real-time data, flight VA397 operated by Virgin Australia from Brisbane (BNE) to Townsville (TSV) on Nov 4, 2026 has departed at 19:52 and is expected to arrive at 21:30 at Townsville Airport (TSV).
Tue, Nov 3
Wed, Nov 4
Thu, Nov 5
BNE-TSV

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 28m late
Brisbane(BNE)
20:32
Scheduled: 19:40, Nov 3
Brisbane Airport D
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 5m
Townsville(TSV)
22:13
Scheduled: 21:45, Nov 3
Townsville Airport D
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
46
Arrival Gate
2
Baggage
2
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BNE-TSV

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En route
Your flight has departed Brisbane and is expected to arrive in Townsville at 21:30.
Brisbane(BNE)
19:52
Scheduled: 19:40, Nov 4
Brisbane Airport D
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 5m
Townsville(TSV)
21:30
Scheduled: 21:45, Nov 4
Townsville Airport D
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
47
Arrival Gate
2
Baggage
2
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Brisbane(BNE)
19:40
Scheduled: 19:40, Nov 5
Brisbane Airport D
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 5m
Townsville(TSV)
21:45
Scheduled: 21:45, Nov 5
Townsville Airport D
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
40B
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Landed at Brisbane

VA965
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Sydney (SYD) Brisbane (BNE)
Scheduled: 17:30
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4m early
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VA397 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA397 flight flying from Brisbane to Townsville on 11/4/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 23y, 2m. The aircraft is equipped with 176 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
73 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
97 %
Early on average
6 minutes
Age
23y, 2m
Seats
176
Distance
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Flight History for VA397

Trip.com historical records show that the last VA397 flight departed on Tue, Nov 3 from BNE at approximately 20:32. This flight is expected to arrrive in TSV at 22:13.
Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Thu, Oct 29 Brisbane (BNE) Townsville (TSV) 738 20:02 21:44 Arrived
Fri, Oct 30 Brisbane (BNE) Townsville (TSV) 738 20:11 21:46 Arrived
Sun, Nov 1 Brisbane (BNE) Townsville (TSV) B38M 20:15 21:52 Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Brisbane (BNE) Townsville (TSV) 738 20:24 22:03 Arrived
Tue, Nov 3 Brisbane (BNE) Townsville (TSV) 738 20:32 22:13 Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Brisbane (BNE) Townsville (TSV) 738 19:52 21:30 En route
Thu, Nov 5 Brisbane (BNE) Townsville (TSV) 738 19:40 21:45 Scheduled

VA397 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA397 is 73% (Late on average 23 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 6 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
73 %
Late on average 23 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
73 %
30 mins late
23 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
1 %
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
1 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight va397?

    Flight va397 has departed (status: En route). Departure 19:52, estimated arrival 21:30 (updated Nov 4, 2026).
  • Flight va397 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 19:52 and is estimated to arrive at 21:30.
  • Flight va397 is scheduled to depart at 19:40. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 19:52, and the current status is En route (updated Nov 4, 2026).
  • Flight va397 is scheduled to arrive at 21:45. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 21:30. Status is En route as of Nov 4, 2026.
  • For flight va397, the departure terminal is D and the boarding gate is 47. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight va397 is expected at carousel 2 in terminal D. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight va397 is operated by Virgin Australia from Brisbane (BNE) to Townsville (TSV). Typical flight time is about 2 hours5 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight va397 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 va397 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Nov 4, 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.
  • Flight va397 has departed from Brisbane (BNE) at 19:52 (status: En route).
  • Flight va397 usually flies a Boeing 737-800 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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Destination Info: Townsville Weather & Time

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24°C - 32°C
Expected weather conditions upon arrival
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Time on arrival: Brisbane 21:30 | Townsville 21:30

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