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VA855 Flight Status

According to the latest from Trip.com for Virgin Australia Flight VA855 from Melbourne to Sydney (MEL–SYD): Great news — Flight VA855 has landed safely at Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) at 16:54 local time, arriving about 1m early.
Sun, Sep 20
Mon, Sep 21
MEL-SYD

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 4m late
Melbourne(MEL)
16:00
Scheduled: 15:30, Sep 20
Melbourne Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 25m
Sydney(SYD)
16:59
Scheduled: 16:55, Sep 20
Kingsford Smith Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
8
Arrival Gate
A42
Baggage
D1
MEL-SYD

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 1m early
Melbourne(MEL)
15:47
Scheduled: 15:30, Sep 21
Melbourne Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 25m
Sydney(SYD)
16:54
Scheduled: 16:55, Sep 21
Kingsford Smith Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
6
Arrival Gate
32
Baggage
D1
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VA855 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA855 flight flying from Melbourne to Sydney on 9/21/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 15y, 1m. The aircraft is equipped with 176 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
90%
Punctuality (Arrival)
97%
Early on average
2 minutes
Age
15y, 1m
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 45% 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 61% of flights
50 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for VA855

Trip.com historical records show that the last VA855 flight departed on Sun, Sep 20 from MEL at approximately 16:00. This flight is expected to arrrive in SYD at 16:59.
DateAirportAircraft ModelDepartureArrivalStatus
DepartureArrival
Fri, Sep 11Melbourne (MEL)Sydney (SYD)B38M15:4317:01Arrived
Sun, Sep 13Melbourne (MEL)Sydney (SYD)B38M15:4916:53Arrived
Mon, Sep 14Melbourne (MEL)Sydney (SYD)73815:4716:54Arrived
Thu, Sep 17Melbourne (MEL)Sydney (SYD)73815:4716:51Arrived
Fri, Sep 18Melbourne (MEL)Sydney (SYD)73815:5216:52Arrived
Sun, Sep 20Melbourne (MEL)Sydney (SYD)73816:0016:59Arrived
Mon, Sep 21Melbourne (MEL)Sydney (SYD)73815:4716:54Arrived
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VA855 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA855 is 90% (Late on average 16 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 2 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
90%
Late on average 16 minutes
Early
3%
On time
87%
30 mins late
7%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
0%
Canceled
1%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97%
Early on average 2 minutes
Early
73%
On time
23%
30 mins late
3%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Canceled
1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight va855?

    Flight va855 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 16:54 (updated Sep 21, 2026).
  • Flight va855 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 16:54; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight va855 is scheduled to depart at 15:30. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 15:47, and the current status is Arrived (updated Sep 21, 2026).
  • Flight va855 is scheduled to arrive at 16:55. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 16:54. Status is Arrived as of Sep 21, 2026.
  • For flight va855, the departure terminal is T3 and the boarding gate is 6. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight va855 is expected at carousel D1 in terminal T2. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight va855 is operated by Virgin Australia from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD). Typical flight time is about 1 hour25 minutes; operating days may include Monday.
  • Track flight va855 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 va855 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 va855 has already left Melbourne and completed its journey. Departure was 15:47; actual arrival 16:54.
  • Flight va855 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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