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VA1040 Flight Status

According to the latest from Trip.com for Virgin Australia Flight VA1040 from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne (MCY–MEL): Great news — Flight VA1040 has landed safely at Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 16:00 local time, arriving about 1h early.
Sun, Sep 20
Mon, Sep 21
Tue, Sep 22
MCY-MEL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 3m late
Sunshine Coast(MCY)
14:50
Scheduled: 14:25, Sep 20
Sunshine Coast Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 35m
Melbourne(MEL)
17:03
Scheduled: 17:00, Sep 20
Melbourne Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
3
Arrival Gate
12
Baggage
2
MCY-MEL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 1h early
Sunshine Coast(MCY)
14:38
Scheduled: 14:25, Sep 21
Sunshine Coast Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 35m
Melbourne(MEL)
16:00
Scheduled: 17:00, Sep 21
Melbourne Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
3
Arrival Gate
13
Baggage
2
MCY-MEL

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Sunshine Coast(MCY)
14:25
Scheduled: 14:25, Sep 22
Sunshine Coast Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 35m
Melbourne(MEL)
17:00
Scheduled: 17:00, Sep 22
Melbourne Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
9
Baggage
--
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Melbourne (MEL) Sunshine Coast (MCY)
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VA1040 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA1040 flight flying from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne on 9/21/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 12y. The aircraft is equipped with 176 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
77%
Punctuality (Arrival)
97%
Early on average
4 minutes
Age
12y
Seats
176
Flight Distance
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Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
None
Inflight entertainment is available
Unknown
USB port
Seat Information
79 cm
More legroom than on 56% 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 33% of flights
50 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for VA1040

Trip.com historical records show that the last VA1040 flight departed on Sun, Sep 20 from MCY at approximately 14:50. This flight is expected to arrrive in MEL at 17:03.
DateAirportAircraft ModelDepartureArrivalStatus
DepartureArrival
Wed, Sep 16Sunshine Coast (MCY)Melbourne (MEL)73814:5517:07Arrived
Thu, Sep 17Sunshine Coast (MCY)Melbourne (MEL)73814:3516:47Arrived
Fri, Sep 18Sunshine Coast (MCY)Melbourne (MEL)B38M14:5717:06Arrived
Sat, Sep 19Sunshine Coast (MCY)Melbourne (MEL)73814:4116:54Arrived
Sun, Sep 20Sunshine Coast (MCY)Melbourne (MEL)73814:5017:03Arrived
Mon, Sep 21Sunshine Coast (MCY)Melbourne (MEL)73814:3816:00Arrived
Tue, Sep 22Sunshine Coast (MCY)Melbourne (MEL)73814:2517:00Scheduled
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VA1040 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA1040 is 77% (Late on average 20 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 4 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
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97%
Early on average 4 minutes
Early
67%
On time
30%
30 mins late
3%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Canceled
0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight va1040?

    Flight va1040 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 16:00 (updated Sep 21, 2026).
  • Flight va1040 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 16:00; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight va1040 is scheduled to depart at 14:25. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 14:38, and the current status is Arrived (updated Sep 21, 2026).
  • Flight va1040 is scheduled to arrive at 17:00. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 16:00. Status is Arrived as of Sep 21, 2026.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight va1040 is expected at carousel 2 in terminal T3. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight va1040 is operated by Virgin Australia from Sunshine Coast (MCY) to Melbourne (MEL). Typical flight time is about 2 hours35 minutes; operating days may include Monday.
  • Track flight va1040 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 va1040 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Sep 21, 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.
  • Flight va1040 has already left Sunshine Coast and completed its journey. Departure was 14:38; actual arrival 16:00.
  • Flight va1040 usually flies a Boeing 737-800 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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