Virgin Australia VA8296 flight status now

Current status of VA8296 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 2 hours, 28 minutes

VA8296 - VOZ8296 Virgin Australia (VA)
IAH Houston United States
Flight IAH to SMF
SMF Sacramento United States
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 2 hours, 28 minutes
Departure George Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA: IAHICAO: KIAH
Scheduled 10:10 17 November 2025
Actual 09:57 17 November 2025
C 30
Arrival Sacramento International Airport
IATA: SMFICAO: KSMF
Scheduled 12:31 17 November 2025
Estimated 11:59 17 November 2025
A 16
VA8296 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 4 hours 21 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2590 kms / 1610 miles
Airline
  • Virgin Australia
  • IATA: VA
  • ICAO: VOZ
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 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/Chicago
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Current Time in Houston: Monday 2025-11-17 11:31 AM
  • Current Time in Sacramento: Monday 2025-11-17 09:31 AM

Domestic flight Virgin Australia VA8296 takes off from Houston (IAH) United States to Sacramento (SMF) United States. It's operated by Virgin Australia. The plane leaves George Bush Intercontinental Airport at 10:10 17 November 2025 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at Sacramento International Airport at 12:31 17 November 2025 America/Los_Angeles. The flight will last about 4 hours 21 minutes.

Similar flight route from Houston (IAH) to Sacramento (SMF)

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Turkish Airlines TK8634
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22:15
United Airlines UA2274
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10:10 		4 hours 21 minutes
12:31
United Airlines UA1326
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Virgin Australia VA8217
Virgin Australia 		17/11/2025
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22:15
Emirates EK6160
Emirates 		17/11/2025
19:57 		4 hours 18 minutes
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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Houston to Sacramento?

On average, nonstop flight takes 4 hour(s) 21 minutes, with the flight distance of 2590 km (1610 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Australia VA8296 flight?

All Virgin Australia VA8296 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (Scimitar Winglets) Passenger aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Virgin Australia VA8296 is arriving at?

Flight Virgin Australia VA8296 arrives in Sacramento International Airport at Terminal A.

How many Virgin Australia VA8296 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Australia VA8296 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday.