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VA816 Flight Status

Based on Trip.com real-time data, flight VA816 operated by Virgin Australia from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL) on Nov 13, 2026 has departed at 08:41 and is expected to arrive at 09:57 at Melbourne Airport (MEL).
Thu, Nov 12
Fri, Nov 13
Sat, Nov 14
SYD-MEL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 19m late
Sydney(SYD)
08:50
Scheduled: 08:00, Nov 12
Kingsford Smith Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 35m
Melbourne(MEL)
09:54
Scheduled: 09:35, Nov 12
Melbourne Airport T3
Check-in Counter
12-23,46-49
Boarding Gate
A35
Arrival Gate
3
Baggage
1
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En route
Your flight has departed Sydney and is expected to arrive in Melbourne at 09:57.
Sydney(SYD)
08:41
Scheduled: 08:00, Nov 13
Kingsford Smith Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 35m
Melbourne(MEL)
09:57
Scheduled: 09:35, Nov 13
Melbourne Airport T3
Check-in Counter
12-23,46-49
Boarding Gate
A35
Arrival Gate
3
Baggage
1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Sydney(SYD)
08:00
Scheduled: 08:00, Nov 14
Kingsford Smith Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 35m
Melbourne(MEL)
09:35
Scheduled: 09:35, Nov 14
Melbourne Airport T3
Check-in Counter
12-23,46-49
Boarding Gate
A32
Arrival Gate
1
Baggage
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VA978
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Brisbane (BNE) Sydney (SYD)
Scheduled: 20:40
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VA816 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA816 flight flying from Sydney to Melbourne on 11/13/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 11y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with Up to 182 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
73 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
97 %
Late on average
0 minutes
Age
11y, 10m
Seats
Up to 182
Distance
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Flight History for VA816

Trip.com historical records show that the last VA816 flight departed on Thu, Nov 12 from SYD at approximately 08:50. This flight is expected to arrrive in MEL at 09:54.
Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sun, Nov 8 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) 738 08:07 09:15 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) B38M 08:31 09:38 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) B38M 08:12 09:32 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) 738 08:25 09:46 Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) B38M 08:50 09:54 Arrived
Fri, Nov 13 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) B38M 08:41 09:57 En route
Sat, Nov 14 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) 738 08:00 09:35 Scheduled

VA816 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA816 is 73% (Late on average 22 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 0 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
73 %
Late on average 22 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
73 %
30 mins late
27 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
5 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97 %
Early on average 0 minutes
Early
53 %
On time
43 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
5 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight va816?

    Flight va816 has departed (status: En route). Departure 08:41, estimated arrival 09:57 (updated Nov 13, 2026).
  • Flight va816 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 08:41 and is estimated to arrive at 09:57.
  • Flight va816 is scheduled to depart at 08:00. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 08:41, and the current status is En route (updated Nov 13, 2026).
  • Flight va816 is scheduled to arrive at 09:35. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 09:57. Status is En route as of Nov 13, 2026.
  • For flight va816, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is A35. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight va816 is expected at carousel 1 in terminal T3. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight va816 is operated by Virgin Australia from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL). Typical flight time is about 1 hour35 minutes; operating days may include Friday.
  • Track flight va816 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 va816 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Nov 13, 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 va816 has departed from Sydney (SYD) at 08:41 (status: En route).
  • Flight va816 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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