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VA855 Flight Status

Based on Trip.com real-time data, flight VA855 operated by Virgin Australia from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD) on Nov 13, 2026 has departed at 16:28 and is expected to arrive at 17:34 at Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD).
Thu, Nov 12
Fri, Nov 13
MEL-SYD

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 40m late
Melbourne(MEL)
16:29
Scheduled: 15:30, Nov 12
Melbourne Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 25m
Sydney(SYD)
17:35
Scheduled: 16:55, Nov 12
Kingsford Smith Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
5
Arrival Gate
44
Baggage
D1
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En route
Your flight has departed Melbourne and is expected to arrive in Sydney at 17:34.
Melbourne(MEL)
16:28
Scheduled: 15:30, Nov 13
Melbourne Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 25m
Sydney(SYD)
17:34
Scheduled: 16:55, Nov 13
Kingsford Smith Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
9
Arrival Gate
39
Baggage
D1
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Delayed (connections may be affected)

VA734
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Gold Coast (OOL) Melbourne (MEL)
Scheduled: 14:50
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25m late
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VA855 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA855 flight flying from Melbourne to Sydney on 11/13/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 14y, 5m. The aircraft is equipped with 176 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
73 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
90 %
Late on average
9 minutes
Age
14y, 5m
Seats
176
Distance
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Flight History for VA855

Trip.com historical records show that the last VA855 flight departed on Thu, Nov 12 from MEL at approximately 16:29. This flight is expected to arrrive in SYD at 17:35.
Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Nov 6 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 738 16:03 17:07 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) B38M 15:43 16:50 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 738 15:44 17:00 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 738 15:41 16:43 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 738 15:56 17:03 Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 738 16:29 17:35 Arrived
Fri, Nov 13 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 738 16:28 17:34 En route

VA855 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA855 is 73% (Late on average 27 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Late on average 9 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
73 %
Late on average 27 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
73 %
30 mins late
20 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
4 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90 %
Late on average 9 minutes
Early
37 %
On time
53 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
4 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight va855?

    Flight va855 has departed (status: En route). Departure 16:28, estimated arrival 17:34 (updated Nov 13, 2026).
  • Flight va855 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 16:28 and is estimated to arrive at 17:34.
  • Flight va855 is scheduled to depart at 15:30. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 16:28, and the current status is En route (updated Nov 13, 2026).
  • Flight va855 is scheduled to arrive at 16:55. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 17:34. Status is En route as of Nov 13, 2026.
  • For flight va855, the departure terminal is T3 and the boarding gate is 9. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight va855 is expected at carousel D1 in terminal T2. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight va855 is operated by Virgin Australia from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD). Typical flight time is about 1 hour25 minutes; operating days may include Friday.
  • Track flight va855 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 va855 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 va855 has departed from Melbourne (MEL) at 16:28 (status: En route).
  • Flight va855 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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