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VA749 Flight Status

According to the latest from Trip.com for Virgin Australia Flight VA749 from Melbourne to Gold Coast (MEL–OOL): Flight VA749 has landed safely at Gold Coast Airport (OOL) at 17:30 local time, arriving approximately 5m behind schedule.
Sun, Sep 20
Mon, Sep 21
Tue, Sep 22
MEL-OOL

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Canceled
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Melbourne(MEL)
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Scheduled: 15:20, Sep 20
Melbourne Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 5m
Gold Coast(OOL)
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Scheduled: 17:25, Sep 20
Gold Coast Airport T1
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
3
Arrival Gate
20
Baggage
1
MEL-OOL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 5m late
Melbourne(MEL)
15:44
Scheduled: 15:20, Sep 21
Melbourne Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 5m
Gold Coast(OOL)
17:30
Scheduled: 17:25, Sep 21
Gold Coast Airport T1
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
8
Arrival Gate
17
Baggage
1
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MEL-OOL

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Melbourne(MEL)
15:20
Scheduled: 15:20, Sep 22
Melbourne Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 5m
Gold Coast(OOL)
17:25
Scheduled: 17:25, Sep 22
Gold Coast Airport T1
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
3
Arrival Gate
14
Baggage
1
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VA749 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA749 flight flying from Melbourne to Gold Coast on 9/21/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 14y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with 176 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
87%
Punctuality (Arrival)
97%
Early on average
1 minute
Age
14y, 10m
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 50% 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 VA749

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DateAirportAircraft ModelDepartureArrivalStatus
DepartureArrival
Thu, Sep 17Melbourne (MEL)Gold Coast (OOL)B38M16:2718:10Arrived
Fri, Sep 18Melbourne (MEL)Gold Coast (OOL)73815:3417:12Arrived
Sat, Sep 19Melbourne (MEL)Gold Coast (OOL)73815:3717:16Arrived
Sun, Sep 20Melbourne (MEL)Gold Coast (OOL)738----Canceled
Mon, Sep 21Melbourne (MEL)Gold Coast (OOL)73815:4417:30Arrived
Tue, Sep 22Melbourne (MEL)Gold Coast (OOL)73815:2017:25Scheduled
Wed, Sep 23Melbourne (MEL)Gold Coast (OOL)73815:2017:25Scheduled
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VA749 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA749 is 87% (Late on average 20 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 1 minute).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
87%
Late on average 20 minutes
Early
0%
On time
87%
30 mins late
10%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
0%
Canceled
2%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97%
Early on average 1 minute
Early
70%
On time
27%
30 mins late
3%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Canceled
2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight va749?

    Flight va749 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 17:30 (updated Sep 21, 2026).
  • Flight va749 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 17:30; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight va749 is scheduled to depart at 15:20. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 15:44, and the current status is Arrived (updated Sep 21, 2026).
  • Flight va749 is scheduled to arrive at 17:25. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 17:30. Status is Arrived as of Sep 21, 2026.
  • For flight va749, the departure terminal is T3 and the boarding gate is 8. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight va749 is expected at carousel 1 in terminal T1. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight va749 is operated by Virgin Australia from Melbourne (MEL) to Gold Coast (OOL). Typical flight time is about 2 hours5 minutes; operating days may include Monday.
  • Track flight va749 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 va749 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 va749 has already left Melbourne and completed its journey. Departure was 15:44; actual arrival 17:30.
  • Flight va749 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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