Virgin Australia VA742 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA742 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Mar 13, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Melbourne (MEL). The flight is expected to depart at 3:00 PM (local time in Gold Coast, UTC+10) and land at 5:58 PM (local time in Melbourne, UTC+11) .
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 3m late
2h 20m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
7
Arrival Gate
11
Baggage
1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
2h 20m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
20
Arrival Gate
3
Baggage
1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
2h 20m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
21
Arrival Gate
4
Baggage
--
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VA743
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Melbourne (MEL) 
Gold Coast (OOL)
Gold Coast (OOL)Scheduled: 2:20 PM
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VA742 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA742 flight flying from Gold Coast to Melbourne on 3/13/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 16y, 4m. The aircraft is equipped with 176 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
63%
Punctuality (Arrival)
73%
Late on average
17 minutes
Age
16y, 4m
Seats
176
Flight Distance
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Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
None
Inflight entertainment is available
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port
Seat Information
79 cm
More legroom than on 32% of flights
43 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Inflight entertainment is available
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
97 cm
More legroom than on 33% of flights
50 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for VA742
Trip.com historical records show that the last VA742 flight departed on Thu, Mar 12 from OOL at approximately 3:28 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in MEL at 6:23 PM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, Mar 8 | Gold Coast (OOL) | Melbourne (MEL) | B38M | 3:20 PM | 6:16 PM | Arrived |
| Mon, Mar 9 | Gold Coast (OOL) | Melbourne (MEL) | B38M | 6:53 PM | 9:54 PM | Arrived |
| Tue, Mar 10 | Gold Coast (OOL) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 3:25 PM | 6:35 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Mar 11 | Gold Coast (OOL) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 3:09 PM | 6:08 PM | Arrived |
| Thu, Mar 12 | Gold Coast (OOL) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 3:28 PM | 6:23 PM | Arrived |
| Fri, Mar 13 | Gold Coast (OOL) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 3:00 PM | 5:58 PM | Scheduled |
| Sat, Mar 14 | Gold Coast (OOL) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 3:00 PM | 6:20 PM | Scheduled |
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VA742 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA742 is 63% (Late on average 30 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 73% (Late on average 17 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
63%
Late on average 30 minutes
Early
3%
On time
60%
30 mins late
33%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
3%
Canceled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
73%
Late on average 17 minutes
Early
30%
On time
43%
30 mins late
23%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
3%
Canceled
0%
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