Virgin Australia VA981 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA981 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Oct 31, 2026, flying from Sydney (SYD) to Brisbane (BNE), departed at 7:13 PM and is expected to arrive at 7:29 PM (local time in Brisbane, UTC+10) and land at Brisbane Airport (BNE).
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 6m early
1h 30m
Check-in Counter
12-23,46-49
Boarding Gate
A41
Arrival Gate
44A
Baggage
6
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En route
Your flight has departed Sydney and is expected to arrive in Brisbane at 7:29 PM.
1h 30m
Check-in Counter
12-23,46-49
Boarding Gate
A38
Arrival Gate
48
Baggage
5
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 30m
Check-in Counter
12-23,46-49
Boarding Gate
A44
Arrival Gate
45
Baggage
6
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VA981 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA981 flight flying from Sydney to Brisbane on 10/31/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737. This aircraft has been in service for 15y, 1m. The aircraft is equipped with 128 seats.
Boeing 737
Punctuality (Departure)
63
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
77
%
Late on average
15 minutes
Age
15y, 1m
Seats
128
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
None
Inflight entertainment is available
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
79 cm
More legroom than on 38% 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 unavailable
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
94 cm
Legroom
50 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for VA981
Trip.com historical records show that the last VA981 flight departed on Fri, Oct 30 from SYD at approximately 7:17 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in BNE at 7:24 PM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Mon, Oct 26 | Sydney (SYD) | Brisbane (BNE) | 738 | 7:22 PM | 7:29 PM | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 27 | Sydney (SYD) | Brisbane (BNE) | 738 | 8:05 PM | 8:40 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 28 | Sydney (SYD) | Brisbane (BNE) | 738 | 7:19 PM | 7:33 PM | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 29 | Sydney (SYD) | Brisbane (BNE) | 738 | 7:27 PM | 7:35 PM | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 30 | Sydney (SYD) | Brisbane (BNE) | B38M | 7:17 PM | 7:24 PM | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Sydney (SYD) | Brisbane (BNE) | 737 | 7:13 PM | 7:29 PM | En route |
| Sun, Nov 1 | Sydney (SYD) | Brisbane (BNE) | 737 | 7:00 PM | 7:30 PM | Scheduled |
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VA981 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA981 is 63% (Late on average 39 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 77% (Late on average 15 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
63
%
Late on average
39 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
63
%
30 mins late
20
%
60 mins late
10
%
90 mins late
7
%
Canceled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
77
%
Late on average
15 minutes
Early
33
%
On time
43
%
30 mins late
10
%
60 mins late
10
%
90 mins late
3
%
Canceled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight va981?
Flight va981 has departed (status: En route). Departure 7:13 PM, estimated arrival 7:29 PM (updated Oct 31, 2026).Is flight va981 on time today?
Flight va981 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 7:13 PM and is estimated to arrive at 7:29 PM.Has flight va981 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight va981 is scheduled to depart at 7:00 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 7:13 PM, and the current status is En route (updated Oct 31, 2026).When is flight va981 scheduled to arrive?
Flight va981 is scheduled to arrive at 7:30 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 7:29 PM. Status is En route as of Oct 31, 2026.What is the gate information for flight va981?
For flight va981, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is A38. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What is the baggage carousel number for flight va981?
After arrival, baggage for flight va981 is expected at carousel 5 in terminal D. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.What route does flight va981 fly?
Flight va981 is operated by Virgin Australia from Sydney (SYD) to Brisbane (BNE). Typical flight time is about 1 hour30 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.How can I check real-time status for flight va981?
Track flight va981 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 va981 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If va981 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Oct 31, 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 va981 departed from Sydney?
Flight va981 has departed from Sydney (SYD) at 7:13 PM (status: En route).What is the seat configuration for flight va981?
Flight va981 usually flies a Boeing 737 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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