Virgin Australia VA551 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Virgin Australia VA551 takes off from Sydney (SYD) Australia to Perth (PER) Australia. It's operated by Virgin Australia. The plane leaves Sydney Airport at 07:15 18 January 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Perth Airport at 09:20 18 January 2026 Australia/Perth. The flight will last about 5 hours 5 minutes.

Current status of VA551 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 1 hour, 29 minutes

VA551 - VOZ551 Virgin Australia (VA)
SYD Sydney Australia
Flight SYD to PER
PER Perth Australia
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 1 hour, 29 minutes
Departure Sydney Airport
IATA: SYDICAO: YSSY
Scheduled 07:15 18 January 2026
Actual 07:20 18 January 2026
2 44
Arrival Perth Airport
IATA: PERICAO: YPPH
Scheduled 09:20 18 January 2026
Estimated 09:25 18 January 2026
1 44
VA551 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: AI 7251, HA 4151, MK 8963, QR 6315, SQ 6878
  • Flight Duration: 5 hours 5 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 3285 kms / 2041 miles
Airline
  • Virgin Australia
  • IATA: VA
  • ICAO: VOZ
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 176
  • Freight capacity: 8.7 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
  • Callsign: F-YESP1
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Perth
  • Current Time in Sydney: Sunday 2026-01-18 10:56 AM
  • Current Time in Perth: Sunday 2026-01-18 07:56 AM

Virgin Australia VA551 Flight Statistics

Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
FLIGHT NO VA551
AIRPLANE Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
ON TIME 13
DELAYED 1
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 27
DELAYED 2
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 50
DELAYED 6
CANCELLED 2
ON TIME 75
DELAYED 7
CANCELLED 2
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

Virgin Australia VA551 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Sat 10 Jan
Scheduled On time
Sydney (SYD) 2026-01-10T07:15
Perth (PER) 2026-01-10T09:20
Thu 08 Jan
Departed On time
Sydney (SYD) 2026-01-08T07:15
Perth (PER) 2026-01-08T09:20
2026-01-08T07:10
Wed 07 Jan
Arrived On time
Sydney (SYD) 2026-01-07T07:15
Perth (PER) 2026-01-07T09:20
2026-01-07T07:20
2026-01-07T09:15
Wed 31 Dec
Departed On time
Sydney (SYD) 2025-12-31T07:15
Perth (PER) 2025-12-31T09:20
2025-12-31T07:15
Tue 30 Dec
Arrived On time
Sydney (SYD) 2025-12-30T07:15
Perth (PER) 2025-12-30T09:20
2025-12-30T07:19
2025-12-30T09:12
Mon 29 Dec
Arrived On time
Sydney (SYD) 2025-12-29T07:15
Perth (PER) 2025-12-29T09:20
2025-12-29T07:15
2025-12-29T09:20
Sun 28 Dec
Arrived On time
Sydney (SYD) 2025-12-28T07:15
Perth (PER) 2025-12-28T09:20
2025-12-28T07:20
2025-12-28T09:01
Mon 24 Nov
Arrived On time
Sydney (SYD) 2025-11-24T07:15
Perth (PER) 2025-11-24T09:20
2025-11-24T07:23
2025-11-24T09:23
Sun 23 Nov
Scheduled On time
Sydney (SYD) 2025-11-23T07:15
Perth (PER) 2025-11-23T09:20
Fri 21 Nov
Arrived On time
Sydney (SYD) 2025-11-21T07:15
Perth (PER) 2025-11-21T09:20
2025-11-21T07:18
2025-11-21T09:31

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Virgin Australia Flight VA551 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Australia VA551 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 5 hour(s) 5 minutes, with the flight distance of 3285 km (2041 miles).

What is the current status of Virgin Australia VA551 flight?

The current status of flight Virgin Australia VA551 is Departed On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Australia VA551 flight?

All Virgin Australia VA551 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

When does the flight Virgin Australia VA551 arrive?

Flight Virgin Australia VA551 arrives at 09:20.

Which terminal the flight Virgin Australia VA551 is arriving at?

Flight Virgin Australia VA551 arrives in Perth Airport at Terminal 1.

How many Virgin Australia VA551 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Australia VA551 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .