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VA738 Flight Status

Based on Trip.com real-time data, flight VA738 operated by Virgin Australia from Gold Coast (OOL) to Melbourne (MEL) on Nov 11, 2026 has departed at 13:14 (Local time in Gold Coast, UTC+10) and is expected to arrive at 16:39 (Local time in Melbourne, UTC+11) at Melbourne Airport (MEL).
Tue, Nov 10
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
OOL-MEL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 4m early
Gold Coast(OOL)
12:59
Scheduled: 13:00, Nov 10
Gold Coast Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 20m
Melbourne(MEL)
16:16
Scheduled: 16:20, Nov 10
Melbourne Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
15
Arrival Gate
9
Baggage
2
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OOL-MEL

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En route
Your flight has departed Gold Coast and is expected to arrive in Melbourne at 16:39.
Gold Coast(OOL)
13:14
Scheduled: 13:00, Nov 11
Gold Coast Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 20m
Melbourne(MEL)
16:39
Scheduled: 16:20, Nov 11
Melbourne Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
20
Arrival Gate
2
Baggage
2
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Gold Coast(OOL)
13:00
Scheduled: 13:00, Nov 12
Gold Coast Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 20m
Melbourne(MEL)
16:20
Scheduled: 16:20, Nov 12
Melbourne Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
20
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Delayed (connections may be affected)

VA739
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Melbourne (MEL) Gold Coast (OOL)
Scheduled: 12:20
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3m late
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VA738 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA738 flight flying from Gold Coast to Melbourne on 11/11/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 14y, 4m. The aircraft is equipped with 176 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
67 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
93 %
Late on average
6 minutes
Age
14y, 4m
Seats
176
Distance
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Flight History for VA738

Trip.com historical records show that the last VA738 flight departed on Tue, Nov 10 from OOL at approximately 12:59. This flight is expected to arrrive in MEL at 16:16.
Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sat, Nov 7 Gold Coast (OOL) Melbourne (MEL) 738 13:23 16:22 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Gold Coast (OOL) Melbourne (MEL) B38M 13:17 16:26 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Gold Coast (OOL) Melbourne (MEL) 738 13:22 16:34 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Gold Coast (OOL) Melbourne (MEL) 738 12:59 16:16 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Gold Coast (OOL) Melbourne (MEL) 738 13:14 16:39 En route
Thu, Nov 12 Gold Coast (OOL) Melbourne (MEL) 738 13:00 16:20 Scheduled
Fri, Nov 13 Gold Coast (OOL) Melbourne (MEL) 738 13:00 16:20 Scheduled

VA738 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA738 is 67% (Late on average 25 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Late on average 6 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
67 %
Late on average 25 minutes
Early
7 %
On time
60 %
30 mins late
27 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
2 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93 %
Late on average 6 minutes
Early
30 %
On time
63 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
2 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight va738?

    Flight va738 has departed (status: En route). Departure 13:14, estimated arrival 16:39 (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight va738 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 13:14 and is estimated to arrive at 16:39.
  • Flight va738 is scheduled to depart at 13:00. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 13:14, and the current status is En route (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight va738 is scheduled to arrive at 16:20. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 16:39. Status is En route as of Nov 11, 2026.
  • For flight va738, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is 20. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight va738 is expected at carousel 2 in terminal T3. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight va738 is operated by Virgin Australia from Gold Coast (OOL) to Melbourne (MEL). Typical flight time is about 2 hours20 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight va738 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 va738 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Nov 11, 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 va738 has departed from Gold Coast (OOL) at 13:14 (status: En route).
  • Flight va738 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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Time on arrival: Gold Coast 15:39 | Melbourne 16:39

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