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VA818 Flight Status

Based on Trip.com real-time data, flight VA818 operated by Virgin Australia from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL) on Nov 13, 2026 has departed at 09:16 and is expected to arrive at 10:29 at Melbourne Airport (MEL).
Mon, Nov 9
Fri, Nov 13
SYD-MEL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 57m late
Sydney(SYD)
09:39
Scheduled: 08:15, Nov 9
Kingsford Smith Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 35m
Melbourne(MEL)
10:47
Scheduled: 09:50, Nov 9
Melbourne Airport T3
Check-in Counter
12-23,46-49
Boarding Gate
A41
Arrival Gate
4
Baggage
1
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En route
Your flight has departed Sydney and is expected to arrive in Melbourne at 10:29.
Sydney(SYD)
09:16
Scheduled: 08:15, Nov 13
Kingsford Smith Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 35m
Melbourne(MEL)
10:29
Scheduled: 09:50, Nov 13
Melbourne Airport T3
Check-in Counter
12-23,46-49
Boarding Gate
A31
Arrival Gate
1
Baggage
1
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Delayed (connections may be affected)

VA542
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Gold Coast (OOL) Sydney (SYD)
Scheduled: 20:50
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15m late
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VA818 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA818 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 2y, 5m. The aircraft is equipped with 177 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
70 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
90 %
Late on average
3 minutes
Age
2y, 5m
Seats
177
Distance
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Flight History for VA818

Trip.com historical records show that the last VA818 flight departed on Mon, Nov 9 from SYD at approximately 09:39. This flight is expected to arrrive in MEL at 10:47.
Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Mon, Oct 19 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) 738 -- -- Cancelled
Fri, Oct 23 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) 738 08:37 09:50 Arrived
Mon, Oct 26 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) 738 08:29 09:47 Arrived
Fri, Oct 30 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) 738 08:43 10:03 Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) 738 08:27 09:38 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) 738 09:39 10:47 Arrived
Fri, Nov 13 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) B38M 09:16 10:29 En route

VA818 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA818 is 70% (Late on average 24 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Late on average 3 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
70 %
Late on average 24 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
70 %
30 mins late
23 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
4 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90 %
Late on average 3 minutes
Early
50 %
On time
40 %
30 mins late
10 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
4 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight va818?

    Flight va818 has departed (status: En route). Departure 09:16, estimated arrival 10:29 (updated Nov 13, 2026).
  • Flight va818 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 09:16 and is estimated to arrive at 10:29.
  • Flight va818 is scheduled to depart at 08:15. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 09:16, and the current status is En route (updated Nov 13, 2026).
  • Flight va818 is scheduled to arrive at 09:50. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 10:29. Status is En route as of Nov 13, 2026.
  • For flight va818, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is A31. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight va818 is expected at carousel 1 in terminal T3. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight va818 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 va818 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 va818 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 va818 has departed from Sydney (SYD) at 09:16 (status: En route).
  • Flight va818 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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