Flight VA879
Virgin Australia | Melbourne to Sydney
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VA879 | Melbourne to Sydney
Operated by Virgin Australia with 80% on-time rate. Check schedules, fares & cabin info to book your perfect journey!
Flight Information
Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD)
80%On-time Rate
Departure
18:40
Melbourne Airport
MEL
Terminal T3
1h 25m
Has Stops
Arrival
19:45
Sydney Airport
SYD
Terminal T2
Airline
Virgin Australia
Aircraft
Boeing 737-800
Seats
176
Aircraft Age
18y, 5m
Boarding Gate: --
Check-in closes at 2026-01-21 18:00. Passengers are advised to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to boarding.
Flight Punctuality
On-time performance data for flight VA879
Departure Punctuality
On-time Rate
Punctuality 63%
Avg Delay
Late on average 28 minutes
Early
0%
On-time
63%
Delay <30min
23%
Delay 30-60min
10%
Delay >60min
3%
Cancelled
2%
Arrival Punctuality
On-time Rate
Punctuality 63%
Avg Delay
Late on average 28 minutes
Early
0%
On-time
63%
Delay <30min
23%
Delay 30-60min
10%
Delay >60min
3%
Cancelled
2%
Based on VA879 flight history for Last 30 Days. On-time rate: Punctuality 63%, average delay: Late on average 28 minutes.
Flight Schedule
Upcoming schedule for flight VA879
Fri, Jan 16
VA879
Virgin Australia
B38M
19:15
MEL
Melbourne
Direct
20:19
SYD
Sydney
Fri, Jan 23
VA879
Virgin Australia
738
18:30
MEL
Melbourne
Direct
19:55
SYD
Sydney
Mon, Jan 19
VA879
Virgin Australia
738
19:00
MEL
Melbourne
Direct
20:03
SYD
Sydney
Sun, Jan 18
VA879
Virgin Australia
738
18:57
MEL
Melbourne
Direct
20:02
SYD
Sydney
Thu, Jan 22
VA879
Virgin Australia
738
18:30
MEL
Melbourne
Direct
19:55
SYD
Sydney
Tue, Jan 20
VA879
Virgin Australia
738
18:36
MEL
Melbourne
Direct
19:41
SYD
Sydney
Wed, Jan 21
VA879
Virgin Australia
738
18:40
MEL
Melbourne
Direct
19:45
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 VA879
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Business
VA879
Seat Information
97 cm
More legroom than on 42% of flights
50 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
Facilities & Amenities
Meal included
Inflight entertainment is available
Unknown
USB port and power outlet
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