Virgin Australia VA542 Flight Status
Status: Flight VA542 Landed Safely | Early. According to Trip.com's latest status for Virgin Australia flight VA542 from Gold Coast to Sydney (OOL-SYD): Landed: Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) at 20:48 (local time) Early: Approximately 2m early.
Mon, Oct 19
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 2m early
1h 30m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
16
Arrival Gate
36
Baggage
D2
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VA542 Aircraft Details
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Punctuality (Departure)
70
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
80
%
Late on average
16 minutes
Age
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Seats
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Distance
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Economy
Onboard Amenities
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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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 VA542
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Type | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Fri, Oct 9 | Gold Coast (OOL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 18:40 | 20:54 | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 11 | Gold Coast (OOL) | Sydney (SYD) | B38M | 18:38 | 20:48 | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 12 | Gold Coast (OOL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 18:27 | 20:32 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 15 | Gold Coast (OOL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 18:55 | 20:59 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 16 | Gold Coast (OOL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 18:45 | 20:49 | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Gold Coast (OOL) | Sydney (SYD) | B38M | 18:36 | 20:43 | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Gold Coast (OOL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 18:42 | 20:48 | Arrived |
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VA542 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA542 is 70% (Late on average 31 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 80% (Late on average 16 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
70
%
Late on average
31 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
70
%
30 mins late
17
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
10
%
Cancelled
1
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
80
%
Late on average
16 minutes
Early
47
%
On time
33
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
10
%
Cancelled
1
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight va542?
Flight va542 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 20:48 (updated Oct 20, 2026).Is flight va542 on time today?
Flight va542 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 20:48; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.Has flight va542 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight va542 is scheduled to depart at 18:20. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 18:42, and the current status is Arrived (updated Oct 20, 2026).When is flight va542 scheduled to arrive?
Flight va542 is scheduled to arrive at 20:50. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 20:48. Status is Arrived as of Oct 20, 2026.What is the gate information for flight va542?
For flight va542, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is 16. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What is the baggage carousel number for flight va542?
After arrival, baggage for flight va542 is expected at carousel D2 in terminal T2. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.What route does flight va542 fly?
Flight va542 is operated by Virgin Australia from Gold Coast (OOL) to Sydney (SYD). Typical flight time is about 1 hour30 minutes; operating days may include Tuesday.How can I check real-time status for flight va542?
Track flight va542 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 va542 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If va542 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Oct 20, 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 va542 departed from Gold Coast?
Flight va542 has already left Gold Coast and completed its journey. Departure was 18:42; actual arrival 20:48.
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