Virgin Australia VA8221 Flight Status
Based on Trip.com’s real-time data, the VA8221 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Mar 22, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Houston (IAH) to Tampa (TPA). The flight is expected to depart at 07:20 (local time in Houston, UTC-5) and land at 10:02 (local time in Tampa, UTC-4) .
Sat, Mar 21
Sun, Mar 22
Mon, Mar 23
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 25m early
2h 14m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
D6
Arrival Gate
A8
Baggage
3
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
2h 14m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
C30
Arrival Gate
A7
Baggage
2
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
2h 14m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
C6
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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VA8221 Aircraft Details
Boeing 737-900
Punctuality (Departure)
90%
Punctuality (Arrival)
93%
Early on average
7 minutes
Age
24y, 7m
Seats
179
Distance
--
Economy
First
Premium Economy
Onboard Amenities
None
On-demand entertainment
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
Power outlet
Seating Plan
--
Legroom
--
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
Snacks
On-demand entertainment
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
Power outlet
Seating Plan
94 cm
Legroom
51 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
None
On-demand entertainment
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
Power outlet
Seating Plan
86 cm
Legroom
43 cm
Seat width better than on 14% of flights
105°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
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Flight History for VA8221
Trip.com historical records show that the last VA8221 flight departed on Sat, Mar 21 from IAH at approximately 07:25. This flight is expected to arrrive in TPA at 10:09.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Type | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Wed, Mar 18 | Houston (IAH) | Tampa (TPA) | 739 | 07:29 | 10:09 | Arrived |
| Thu, Mar 19 | Houston (IAH) | Tampa (TPA) | 739 | 07:29 | 10:14 | Arrived |
| Fri, Mar 20 | Houston (IAH) | Tampa (TPA) | 739 | 07:36 | 10:26 | Arrived |
| Sat, Mar 21 | Houston (IAH) | Tampa (TPA) | 739 | 07:25 | 10:09 | Arrived |
| Sun, Mar 22 | Houston (IAH) | Tampa (TPA) | 739 | 07:20 | 10:02 | Scheduled |
| Mon, Mar 23 | Houston (IAH) | Tampa (TPA) | 739 | 07:20 | 10:34 | Scheduled |
| Tue, Mar 24 | Houston (IAH) | Tampa (TPA) | 738 | 07:20 | 10:34 | Scheduled |
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VA8221 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA8221 is 90% (Late on average 23 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 7 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
90%
Late on average 23 minutes
Early
0%
On time
90%
30 mins late
3%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
7%
Cancelled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93%
Early on average 7 minutes
Early
90%
On time
3%
30 mins late
0%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
3%
Cancelled
0%
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Destination Info: Tampa Weather & Time
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13°C - 26°C
Expected weather conditions upon arrival
1 hour time difference
Time on arrival: Houston 09:02| Tampa 10:02
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