Virgin Australia VA488 Flight Status
Status: Flight VA488 Landed Safely | Early. According to Trip.com's latest status for Virgin Australia flight VA488 from Sunshine Coast to Sydney (MCY-SYD): Landed: Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) at 12:55 (local time) Early: Approximately 5m early.
Sat, Oct 3
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 5m early
1h 40m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
3
Arrival Gate
42
Baggage
D3
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VA488 Aircraft Details
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Punctuality (Departure)
67
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
83
%
Late on average
14 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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Seat width
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Reclining Angle
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Flight History for VA488
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Type | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, Sep 27 | Sunshine Coast (MCY) | Sydney (SYD) | 737 | 11:32 | 12:48 | Arrived |
| Mon, Sep 28 | Sunshine Coast (MCY) | Sydney (SYD) | B38M | 11:37 | 12:54 | Arrived |
| Tue, Sep 29 | Sunshine Coast (MCY) | Sydney (SYD) | B38M | 12:06 | 13:31 | Arrived |
| Wed, Sep 30 | Sunshine Coast (MCY) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 12:03 | 13:25 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 1 | Sunshine Coast (MCY) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 11:36 | 12:57 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 2 | Sunshine Coast (MCY) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 11:28 | 12:41 | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 3 | Sunshine Coast (MCY) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 11:38 | 12:55 | Arrived |
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VA488 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA488 is 67% (Late on average 33 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 83% (Late on average 14 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
67
%
Late on average
33 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
67
%
30 mins late
23
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
10
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
83
%
Late on average
14 minutes
Early
53
%
On time
30
%
30 mins late
7
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
7
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight va488?
Flight va488 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 12:55 (updated Oct 22, 2026).Is flight va488 on time today?
Flight va488 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 12:55; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.Has flight va488 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight va488 is scheduled to depart at 11:20. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 11:38, and the current status is Arrived (updated Oct 22, 2026).When is flight va488 scheduled to arrive?
Flight va488 is scheduled to arrive at 13:00. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 12:55. Status is Arrived as of Oct 22, 2026.What is the baggage carousel number for flight va488?
After arrival, baggage for flight va488 is expected at carousel D3 in terminal T2. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.What route does flight va488 fly?
Flight va488 is operated by Virgin Australia from Sunshine Coast (MCY) to Sydney (SYD). Typical flight time is about 1 hour40 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.How can I check real-time status for flight va488?
Track flight va488 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 va488 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If va488 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 va488 departed from Sunshine Coast?
Flight va488 has already left Sunshine Coast and completed its journey. Departure was 11:38; actual arrival 12:55.
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