Virgin Australia VA8296 Flight Status Today

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 09:45 21 January 2026 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at Sacramento International Airport at 12:10 21 January 2026 America/Los_Angeles. The flight will last about 4 hours 25 minutes.

Current status of VA8296 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 2 hours, 22 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, 22 minutes
Departure George Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA: IAHICAO: KIAH
Scheduled 09:45 21 January 2026
Actual 09:36 21 January 2026
E 11
Arrival Sacramento International Airport
IATA: SMFICAO: KSMF
Scheduled 12:10 21 January 2026
Estimated 12:06 21 January 2026
A 17
VA8296 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 4 hours 25 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: Airbus A320
  • Callsign: N/A
  • Departure Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Current Time in Houston: Wednesday 2026-01-21 11:44 AM
  • Current Time in Sacramento: Wednesday 2026-01-21 09:44 AM

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Virgin Australia Flight VA8296 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Australia VA8296 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 4 hour(s) 25 minutes, with the flight distance of 2590 km (1610 miles).

What is the current status of Virgin Australia VA8296 flight?

The current status of flight Virgin Australia VA8296 is Departed On time.

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

All Virgin Australia VA8296 flights are operated using Airbus A320 aircraft.

When does the flight Virgin Australia VA8296 arrive?

Flight Virgin Australia VA8296 arrives at 12:10.

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.