Virgin Australia VA816 Flight Status
According to the latest from Trip.com for Virgin Australia Flight VA816 from Sydney to Melbourne (SYD–MEL): Great news — Flight VA816 has landed safely at Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 9:12 AM local time, arriving about 23m early.
Fri, Jan 16
Sat, Jan 17
Sun, Jan 18
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 3m late
1h 35m
Check-in Counter
12-23,46-49
Boarding Gate
A33
Arrival Gate
2
Baggage
1
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 23m early
1h 35m
Check-in Counter
12-23,46-49
Boarding Gate
A44
Arrival Gate
4
Baggage
1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 35m
Check-in Counter
12-23,46-49
Boarding Gate
A43
Arrival Gate
3
Baggage
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VA570
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Perth (PER) 
Sydney (SYD)
Sydney (SYD)Scheduled: 6:10 AM
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2m late
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VA816 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA816 flight flying from Sydney to Melbourne on 1/17/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 12y, 7m. The aircraft is equipped with Up to 182 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
77%
Punctuality (Arrival)
93%
Late on average
0 minutes
Age
12y, 7m
Seats
Up to 182
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Business
Premium Economy
In-Flight Services
None
Inflight entertainment is available
Unknown
USB port
Seat Information
79 cm
More legroom than on 48% of flights
43 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Inflight entertainment is available
Unknown
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
97 cm
More legroom than on 45% of flights
50 cm
Seat width better than on 3% of flights
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Unknown
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
86 cm
Legroom
48 cm
Seat width
108°
Reclining Angle
--
Seat layout example
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Flight History for VA816
Trip.com historical records show that the last VA816 flight departed on Fri, Jan 16 from SYD at approximately 8:22 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in MEL at 9:38 AM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Tue, Jan 13 | Sydney (SYD) | Melbourne (MEL) | B38M | 8:45 AM | 10:09 AM | Arrived |
| Wed, Jan 14 | Sydney (SYD) | Melbourne (MEL) | B38M | 8:19 AM | 9:45 AM | Arrived |
| Thu, Jan 15 | Sydney (SYD) | Melbourne (MEL) | B38M | 8:30 AM | 9:47 AM | Arrived |
| Fri, Jan 16 | Sydney (SYD) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 8:22 AM | 9:38 AM | Arrived |
| Sat, Jan 17 | Sydney (SYD) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 8:02 AM | 9:12 AM | Arrived |
| Sun, Jan 18 | Sydney (SYD) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 8:00 AM | 9:35 AM | Scheduled |
| Mon, Jan 19 | Sydney (SYD) | Melbourne (MEL) | B38M | 8:00 AM | 9:35 AM | Scheduled |
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VA816 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA816 is 77% (Late on average 20 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 0 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
77%
Late on average 20 minutes
Early
0%
On time
77%
30 mins late
23%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Canceled
1%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93%
Early on average 0 minutes
Early
50%
On time
43%
30 mins late
7%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Canceled
1%
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