Virgin Australia VA196 Flight Status
According to the latest from Trip.com for Virgin Australia Flight VA196 from Nadi to Melbourne (NAN–MEL): Great news — Flight VA196 has landed safely at Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 9:30 PM local time, arriving about 15m early.
Sat, Oct 24
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 15m early
5h 50m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
3
Baggage
6
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VA196 Aircraft Details
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Punctuality (Departure)
60
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
93
%
Late on average
0 minutes
Age
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Flight Distance
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Economy
In-Flight Services
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Flight History for VA196
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Oct 10 | Nadi (NAN) | Melbourne (MEL) | B38M | 5:20 PM | 9:38 PM | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 13 | Nadi (NAN) | Melbourne (MEL) | B38M | 5:20 PM | 9:40 PM | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 15 | Nadi (NAN) | Melbourne (MEL) | B38M | 4:56 PM | 9:21 PM | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 17 | Nadi (NAN) | Melbourne (MEL) | B38M | 5:17 PM | 9:25 PM | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Nadi (NAN) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 5:05 PM | 9:05 PM | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Nadi (NAN) | Melbourne (MEL) | B38M | 5:21 PM | 9:22 PM | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 24 | Nadi (NAN) | Melbourne (MEL) | B38M | 5:16 PM | 9:30 PM | Arrived |
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VA196 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA196 is 60% (Late on average 28 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 0 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
60
%
Late on average
28 minutes
Early
3
%
On time
57
%
30 mins late
37
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
3
%
Canceled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93
%
Early on average
0 minutes
Early
57
%
On time
37
%
30 mins late
0
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
3
%
Canceled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight va196?
Flight va196 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 9:30 PM (updated Oct 25, 2026).Is flight va196 on time today?
Flight va196 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 9:30 PM; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.Has flight va196 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight va196 is scheduled to depart at 4:55 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 5:16 PM, and the current status is Arrived (updated Oct 25, 2026).When is flight va196 scheduled to arrive?
Flight va196 is scheduled to arrive at 9:45 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 9:30 PM. Status is Arrived as of Oct 25, 2026.What is the baggage carousel number for flight va196?
After arrival, baggage for flight va196 is expected at carousel 6 in terminal T2. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.What route does flight va196 fly?
Flight va196 is operated by Virgin Australia from Nadi (NAN) to Melbourne (MEL). Typical flight time is about 5 hours50 minutes; operating days may include Sunday.How can I check real-time status for flight va196?
Track flight va196 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 flight va196 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If va196 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Oct 25, 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.Has flight va196 departed from Nadi?
Flight va196 has already left Nadi and completed its journey. Departure was 5:16 PM; actual arrival 9:30 PM.
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