Virgin Australia
VA8553 Flight Status
Based on Trip.com’s real-time data, the VA8553 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Jul 28, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago (ORD). The flight is expected to depart at 00:13 (local time in Los Angeles, UTC-7) and land at 05:45 (local time in Chicago, UTC-5) .
Mon, Jul 27
Tue, Jul 28
Wed, Jul 29
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 30m early
4h 19m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
70B
Arrival Gate
C18A
Baggage
4
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
4h 19m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
75B
Arrival Gate
B7
Baggage
4
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
4h 19m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
73
Arrival Gate
C23
Baggage
4
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VA8553 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA8553 flight flying from Los Angeles to Chicago on 7/28/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A321neo. This aircraft has been in service for 11m. The aircraft is equipped with 200 seats.
Airbus A321neo
Punctuality (Departure)
50
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
90
%
Early on average
6 minutes
Age
11m
Seats
200
Distance
--
Economy
First
Premium Economy
Onboard Amenities
None
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
76 cm
More legroom than on 8% of flights
47 cm
Seat width better than on 85% of flights
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
94 cm
More legroom than on 12% of flights
53 cm
Seat width better than on 58% of flights
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
None
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
84 cm
Legroom
47 cm
Seat width better than on 80% of flights
110°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
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Flight History for VA8553
Trip.com historical records show that the last VA8553 flight departed on Mon, Jul 27 from LAX at approximately 00:28. This flight is expected to arrrive in ORD at 06:02.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Type | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Wed, Jul 22 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Chicago (ORD) | A21N | 00:28 | 06:00 | Arrived |
| Thu, Jul 23 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Chicago (ORD) | A21N | 00:52 | 06:29 | Arrived |
| Fri, Jul 24 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Chicago (ORD) | A21N | 00:38 | 06:10 | Arrived |
| Sat, Jul 25 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Chicago (ORD) | A21N | 00:34 | 06:10 | Arrived |
| Mon, Jul 27 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Chicago (ORD) | A21N | 00:28 | 06:02 | Arrived |
| Tue, Jul 28 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Chicago (ORD) | A21N | 00:13 | 05:45 | Scheduled |
| Wed, Jul 29 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Chicago (ORD) | A21N | 00:13 | 06:32 | Scheduled |
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VA8553 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA8553 is 50% (Late on average 38 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Early on average 6 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
50
%
Late on average
38 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
50
%
30 mins late
40
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
10
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90
%
Early on average
6 minutes
Early
73
%
On time
17
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
0
%
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