Flight VA853
Virgin Australia | Melbourne to Sydney
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VA853 | Melbourne to Sydney
Operated by Virgin Australia with 93% on-time rate. Check schedules, fares & cabin info to book your perfect journey!
Flight Information
Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD)
93%On-time Rate
Departure
15:17
Melbourne Airport
MEL
Terminal T3
1h 25m
Direct
Arrival
16:18
Sydney Airport
SYD
Terminal T2
Airline
Virgin Australia
Aircraft
Boeing 737-800
Seats
176
Aircraft Age
14y, 6m
Boarding Gate: --
Check-in closes at 2026-02-10 14:30. Passengers are advised to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to boarding.
Flight Punctuality
On-time performance data for flight VA853
Departure Punctuality
On-time Rate
Punctuality 77%
Avg Delay
Late on average 19 minutes
Early
0%
On-time
77%
Delay <30min
23%
Delay 30-60min
0%
Delay >60min
0%
Cancelled
0%
Arrival Punctuality
On-time Rate
Punctuality 77%
Avg Delay
Late on average 19 minutes
Early
0%
On-time
77%
Delay <30min
23%
Delay 30-60min
0%
Delay >60min
0%
Cancelled
0%
Based on VA853 flight history for Last 30 Days. On-time rate: Punctuality 77%, average delay: Late on average 19 minutes.
Flight Schedule
Upcoming schedule for flight VA853
Fri, Feb 6
VA853
Virgin Australia
738
15:15
MEL
Melbourne
Direct
16:26
SYD
Sydney
Mon, Feb 9
VA853
Virgin Australia
738
15:52
MEL
Melbourne
Direct
16:55
SYD
Sydney
Sat, Feb 7
VA853
Virgin Australia
738
15:09
MEL
Melbourne
Direct
16:18
SYD
Sydney
Sun, Feb 8
VA853
Virgin Australia
738
15:02
MEL
Melbourne
Direct
16:06
SYD
Sydney
Thu, Feb 12
VA853
Virgin Australia
738
15:00
MEL
Melbourne
Direct
16:25
SYD
Sydney
Tue, Feb 10
VA853
Virgin Australia
738
15:17
MEL
Melbourne
Direct
16:18
SYD
Sydney
Wed, Feb 11
VA853
Virgin Australia
738
15:00
MEL
Melbourne
Direct
16:25
SYD
Sydney
Schedule Information
Flight schedules are subject to change. Please check with the airline for the most up-to-date information.
Cabin Information
Available cabin classes for flight VA853
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Business
VA853
Seat Information
97 cm
More legroom than on 57% of flights
50 cm
Seat width better than on 2% of flights
120°
Reclining Angle
Facilities & Amenities
Meal included
Inflight entertainment is available
Unknown
USB port and power outlet
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