Virgin Australia VA8242 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Virgin Australia VA8242 takes off from New York (LGA) United States to Houston (IAH) United States. It's operated by Virgin Australia. The plane leaves LaGuardia Airport at 09:55 28 February 2026 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at George Bush Intercontinental Airport at 13:11 28 February 2026 America/Chicago. The flight will last about 4 hours 16 minutes.

Current status of VA8242 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 2 hours, 26 minutes

VA8242 - VOZ8242 Virgin Australia (VA)
LGA New York United States
Flight LGA to IAH
IAH Houston United States
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 2 hours, 26 minutes
Departure LaGuardia Airport
IATA: LGAICAO: KLGA
Scheduled 09:55 28 February 2026
Actual 09:48 28 February 2026
B 47
Arrival George Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA: IAHICAO: KIAH
Scheduled 13:11 28 February 2026
Estimated 12:29 28 February 2026
C 14
VA8242 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: NZ 6682
  • Flight Duration: 4 hours 16 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2279 kms / 1416 miles
Airline
  • Virgin Australia
  • IATA: VA
  • ICAO: VOZ
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: N/A
  • Seats: N/A
  • Freight capacity: N/A
  • Passenger classes: N/A
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (Scimitar Winglets) Passenger
  • Callsign: N/A
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Current Time in New York: Saturday 2026-02-28 11:03 AM
  • Current Time in Houston: Saturday 2026-02-28 10:03 AM

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Virgin Australia Flight VA8242 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Australia VA8242 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 4 hour(s) 16 minutes, with the flight distance of 2279 km (1416 miles).

What is the current status of Virgin Australia VA8242 flight?

The current status of flight Virgin Australia VA8242 is Departed On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Australia VA8242 flight?

All Virgin Australia VA8242 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (Scimitar Winglets) Passenger aircraft.

When does the flight Virgin Australia VA8242 arrive?

Flight Virgin Australia VA8242 arrives at 13:11.

Which terminal the flight Virgin Australia VA8242 is arriving at?

Flight Virgin Australia VA8242 arrives in George Bush Intercontinental Airport at Terminal C.

How many Virgin Australia VA8242 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Australia VA8242 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.