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VS1688 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VS1688 flight operated by Virgin Atlantic on Oct 26, 2026 is scheduled to fly from St. Louis (STL) to Detroit (DTW). The flight is expected to depart at 2:38 PM (local time in St. Louis, UTC-5) and land at 4:45 PM (local time in Detroit, UTC-4) .
Sun, Oct 25
Mon, Oct 26
Tue, Oct 27
STL-DTT

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 17m early
St. Louis(STL)
2:45 PM
Scheduled: 2:38 PM, Oct 25
St. Louis Lambert International Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 32m
Detroit(DTW)
4:53 PM
Scheduled: 5:10 PM, Oct 25
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport EM
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
A2
Arrival Gate
A19
Baggage
1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
St. Louis(STL)
2:38 PM
Scheduled: 2:38 PM, Oct 26
St. Louis Lambert International Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 32m
Detroit(DTW)
4:45 PM
Scheduled: 5:10 PM, Oct 26
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport EM
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
A2
Arrival Gate
A19
Baggage
11
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
St. Louis(STL)
2:38 PM
Scheduled: 2:38 PM, Oct 27
St. Louis Lambert International Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 32m
Detroit(DTW)
5:10 PM
Scheduled: 5:10 PM, Oct 27
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport EM
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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VS1688 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VS1688 flight flying from St. Louis to Detroit on 10/26/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 717-200. This aircraft has been in service for 26y, 6m. The aircraft is equipped with 110 seats.
flight status
Boeing 717-200
Punctuality (Departure)
90 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
97 %
Early on average
16 minutes
Age
26y, 6m
Seats
110
Flight Distance
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Flight History for VS1688

Trip.com historical records show that the last VS1688 flight departed on Sun, Oct 25 from STL at approximately 2:45 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in DTW at 4:53 PM.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Wed, Oct 21 St. Louis (STL) Detroit (DTW) 712 2:42 PM 4:47 PM Arrived
Thu, Oct 22 St. Louis (STL) Detroit (DTW) 712 2:42 PM 4:48 PM Arrived
Fri, Oct 23 St. Louis (STL) Detroit (DTW) 712 2:39 PM 4:45 PM Arrived
Sat, Oct 24 St. Louis (STL) Detroit (DTW) 712 10:31 AM 12:37 PM Arrived
Sun, Oct 25 St. Louis (STL) Detroit (DTW) 712 2:45 PM 4:53 PM Arrived
Mon, Oct 26 St. Louis (STL) Detroit (DTW) 712 2:38 PM 4:45 PM Scheduled
Tue, Oct 27 St. Louis (STL) Detroit (DTW) 712 2:38 PM 5:10 PM Scheduled

VS1688 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VS1688 is 90% (Late on average 11 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 16 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
90 %
Late on average 11 minutes
Early
20 %
On time
70 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Canceled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97 %
Early on average 16 minutes
Early
87 %
On time
10 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Canceled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight vs1688?

    Flight vs1688 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 2:38 PM, arrival 5:10 PM (updated Oct 26, 2026).
  • Flight vs1688 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 2:38 PM, with arrival at 5:10 PM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight vs1688 is scheduled to depart at 2:38 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 2:38 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 26, 2026).
  • Flight vs1688 is scheduled to arrive at 5:10 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 4:45 PM. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 26, 2026.
  • For flight vs1688, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is A2. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight vs1688 is expected at carousel 11 in terminal EM. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight vs1688 is operated by Virgin Atlantic from St. Louis (STL) to Detroit (DTW). Typical flight time is about 1 hour32 minutes; operating days may include Monday.
  • Track flight vs1688 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 vs1688 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Oct 26, 2026). Contact Virgin Atlantic or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight vs1688 has not departed from St. Louis (STL) yet and is currently on schedule for 2:38 PM.
  • Flight vs1688 usually flies a Boeing 717-200 with seat layout 2-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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