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VA1456 Flight Status

According to the latest from Trip.com for Virgin Australia Flight VA1456 from Darwin to Melbourne (DRW–MEL): Flight VA1456 has landed safely at Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 06:30 local time, arriving approximately 5m behind schedule.
Thu, Nov 5
Sat, Nov 7
DRW-MEL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 14m late
Darwin(DRW)
01:18
Scheduled: 00:40, Nov 5
Darwin International Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 4h 15m
Melbourne(MEL)
06:39
Scheduled: 06:25, Nov 5
Melbourne Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
5
Arrival Gate
6
Baggage
2
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DRW-MEL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 5m late
Darwin(DRW)
01:21
Scheduled: 00:40, Nov 7
Darwin International Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 4h 15m
Melbourne(MEL)
06:30
Scheduled: 06:25, Nov 7
Melbourne Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
7
Arrival Gate
10
Baggage
2
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VA1456

Track the Previous Flight Status: Delayed (may impact connections)

VA1467
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Melbourne (MEL) Darwin (DRW)
Scheduled: 23:50
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18m late
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VA1456 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA1456 flight flying from Darwin to Melbourne on 11/7/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 4m. The aircraft is equipped with 177 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
63 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
100 %
Late on average
0 minutes
Age
4m
Seats
177
Flight Distance
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Flight History for VA1456

Trip.com historical records show that the last VA1456 flight departed on Thu, Nov 5 from DRW at approximately 01:18. This flight is expected to arrrive in MEL at 06:39.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Tue, Oct 27 Darwin (DRW) Melbourne (MEL) 738 01:29 06:47 Arrived
Thu, Oct 29 Darwin (DRW) Melbourne (MEL) 738 01:38 06:47 Arrived
Sat, Oct 31 Darwin (DRW) Melbourne (MEL) B38M 01:01 06:30 Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Darwin (DRW) Melbourne (MEL) 7M8 -- -- Canceled
Tue, Nov 3 Darwin (DRW) Melbourne (MEL) 738 00:57 06:21 Arrived
Thu, Nov 5 Darwin (DRW) Melbourne (MEL) 738 01:18 06:39 Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Darwin (DRW) Melbourne (MEL) B38M 01:21 06:30 Arrived

VA1456 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA1456 is 63% (Late on average 24 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 0 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
63 %
Late on average 24 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
63 %
30 mins late
37 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 0 minutes
Early
53 %
On time
47 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight va1456?

    Flight va1456 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 06:30 (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight va1456 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 06:30; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight va1456 is scheduled to depart at 00:40. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 01:21, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight va1456 is scheduled to arrive at 06:25. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 06:30. Status is Arrived as of Nov 7, 2026.
  • For flight va1456, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is 7. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight va1456 is expected at carousel 2 in terminal T3. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight va1456 is operated by Virgin Australia from Darwin (DRW) to Melbourne (MEL). Typical flight time is about 4 hours15 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.
  • Track flight va1456 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 va1456 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 7, 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 va1456 has already left Darwin and completed its journey. Departure was 01:21; actual arrival 06:30.
  • Flight va1456 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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Time on arrival: Darwin 05:00 | Melbourne 06:30

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