Virgin Australia VA8243 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Virgin Australia VA8243 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 07:45 18 January 2026 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at George Bush Intercontinental Airport at 11:09 18 January 2026 America/Chicago. The flight will last about 4 hours 24 minutes.

Current status of VA8243 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 2 hours, 45 minutes

VA8243 - VOZ8243 Virgin Australia (VA)
LGA New York United States
Flight LGA to IAH
IAH Houston United States
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 2 hours, 45 minutes
Departure LaGuardia Airport
IATA: LGAICAO: KLGA
Scheduled 07:45 18 January 2026
Actual 07:44 18 January 2026
B 44
Arrival George Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA: IAHICAO: KIAH
Scheduled 11:09 18 January 2026
Estimated 11:22 18 January 2026
E 18
VA8243 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: NZ 6686
  • Flight Duration: 4 hours 24 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2279 kms / 1416 miles
Airline
  • Virgin Australia
  • IATA: VA
  • ICAO: VOZ
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: N/A
  • Seats: N/A
  • Freight capacity: N/A
  • Passenger classes: N/A
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger
  • Callsign: N/A
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Current Time in New York: Sunday 2026-01-18 09:37 AM
  • Current Time in Houston: Sunday 2026-01-18 08:37 AM

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Virgin Australia Flight VA8243 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Australia VA8243 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 4 hour(s) 24 minutes, with the flight distance of 2279 km (1416 miles).

What is the current status of Virgin Australia VA8243 flight?

The current status of flight Virgin Australia VA8243 is Departed On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Australia VA8243 flight?

All Virgin Australia VA8243 flights are operated using Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger aircraft.

When does the flight Virgin Australia VA8243 arrive?

Flight Virgin Australia VA8243 arrives at 11:09.

Which terminal the flight Virgin Australia VA8243 is arriving at?

Flight Virgin Australia VA8243 arrives in George Bush Intercontinental Airport at Terminal E.

How many Virgin Australia VA8243 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Australia VA8243 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.