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VA879 Flight Status

Status: Flight VA879 Landed Safely | Early. According to Trip.com's latest status for Virgin Australia flight VA879 from Melbourne to Sydney (MEL-SYD): Landed: Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) at 19:47 (local time) Early: Approximately 8m early.
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
Fri, Nov 13
MEL-SYD

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 11m early
Melbourne(MEL)
18:37
Scheduled: 18:30, Nov 11
Melbourne Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 25m
Sydney(SYD)
19:44
Scheduled: 19:55, Nov 11
Kingsford Smith Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
8
Arrival Gate
A38
Baggage
D1
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 8m early
Melbourne(MEL)
18:39
Scheduled: 18:30, Nov 12
Melbourne Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 25m
Sydney(SYD)
19:47
Scheduled: 19:55, Nov 12
Kingsford Smith Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
7
Arrival Gate
44
Baggage
D1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Melbourne(MEL)
18:30
Scheduled: 18:30, Nov 13
Melbourne Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 25m
Sydney(SYD)
19:55
Scheduled: 19:55, Nov 13
Kingsford Smith Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
3
Arrival Gate
A31
Baggage
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VA858
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Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL)
Scheduled: 17:35
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4m early
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VA879 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA879 flight flying from Melbourne to Sydney on 11/12/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 15y, 11m. The aircraft is equipped with 176 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
87 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
93 %
Early on average
2 minutes
Age
15y, 11m
Seats
176
Distance
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Flight History for VA879

Trip.com historical records show that the last VA879 flight departed on Wed, Nov 11 from MEL at approximately 18:37. This flight is expected to arrrive in SYD at 19:44.
Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Nov 6 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) B38M 18:43 19:45 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) B38M 18:45 19:51 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 738 18:35 19:34 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 738 18:39 19:36 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) B38M 18:37 19:44 Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 738 18:39 19:47 Arrived
Fri, Nov 13 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) B38M 18:30 19:55 Scheduled

VA879 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA879 is 87% (Late on average 16 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 2 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
87 %
Late on average 16 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
87 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
3 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93 %
Early on average 2 minutes
Early
73 %
On time
20 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
3 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight va879?

    Flight va879 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 19:47 (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight va879 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 19:47; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight va879 is scheduled to depart at 18:30. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 18:39, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight va879 is scheduled to arrive at 19:55. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 19:47. Status is Arrived as of Nov 12, 2026.
  • For flight va879, the departure terminal is T3 and the boarding gate is 7. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight va879 is expected at carousel D1 in terminal T2. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight va879 is operated by Virgin Australia from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD). Typical flight time is about 1 hour25 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight va879 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 va879 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 12, 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 va879 has already left Melbourne and completed its journey. Departure was 18:39; actual arrival 19:47.
  • Flight va879 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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Destination Info: Sydney Weather & Time

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Clear
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19°C - 24°C
Expected weather conditions upon arrival
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Time on arrival: Melbourne 19:47 | Sydney 19:47

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