Virgin Australia VA853 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Virgin Australia VA853 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Sydney (SYD) Australia. It's operated by Virgin Australia. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 15:00 22 January 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Sydney Airport at 16:25 22 January 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 1 hours 25 minutes.

Current status of VA853 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 9 hours, 53 minutes

VA853 - VOZ853 Virgin Australia (VA)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to SYD
SYD Sydney Australia
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 9 hours, 53 minutes
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 15:00 22 January 2026
Estimated 15:00 22 January 2026
3 4
Arrival Sydney Airport
IATA: SYDICAO: YSSY
Scheduled 16:25 22 January 2026
Estimated 16:25 22 January 2026
2 42
VA853 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: HA 4113, SQ 6815
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 25 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 707 kms / 439 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, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
  • Callsign: T-YMML107
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Thursday 2026-01-22 05:07 AM
  • Current Time in Sydney: Thursday 2026-01-22 05:07 AM

Virgin Australia VA853 Flight Statistics

Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
FLIGHT NO VA853
AIRPLANE Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
ON TIME 11
DELAYED 1
CANCELLED 1
ON TIME 24
DELAYED 4
CANCELLED 1
ON TIME 43
DELAYED 11
CANCELLED 3
ON TIME 65
DELAYED 17
CANCELLED 3
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

Virgin Australia VA853 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Tue 20 Jan
Arrived On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-20T15:00
Sydney (SYD) 2026-01-20T16:25
2026-01-20T14:57
2026-01-20T16:15
Sat 10 Jan
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-10T15:00
Sydney (SYD) 2026-01-10T16:25
Wed 07 Jan
Arrived On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-07T15:00
Sydney (SYD) 2026-01-07T16:25
2026-01-07T15:03
2026-01-07T16:28
Thu 01 Jan
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-01T15:00
Sydney (SYD) 2026-01-01T16:25
Tue 30 Dec
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-12-30T15:00
Sydney (SYD) 2025-12-30T16:25
Sun 23 Nov
Arrived On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-11-23T15:00
Sydney (SYD) 2025-11-23T16:25
2025-11-23T15:04
2025-11-23T16:26
Sat 22 Nov
Arrived Delayed by 30m
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-11-22T15:00
Sydney (SYD) 2025-11-22T16:25
2025-11-22T15:12
2025-11-22T16:55
Tue 18 Nov
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-11-18T15:00
Sydney (SYD) 2025-11-18T16:25
Fri 07 Nov
Arrived Delayed by 27m
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-11-07T15:00
Sydney (SYD) 2025-11-07T16:25
2025-11-07T15:24
2025-11-07T16:52
Tue 04 Nov
Arrived On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-11-04T15:00
Sydney (SYD) 2025-11-04T16:25
2025-11-04T14:56
2025-11-04T16:30

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Virgin Australia Flight VA853 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Australia VA853 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 25 minutes, with the flight distance of 707 km (439 miles).

What is the current status of Virgin Australia VA853 flight?

The current status of flight Virgin Australia VA853 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Australia VA853 flight?

All Virgin Australia VA853 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

When does the flight Virgin Australia VA853 arrive?

Flight Virgin Australia VA853 arrives at 16:25.

Which terminal the flight Virgin Australia VA853 is arriving at?

Flight Virgin Australia VA853 arrives in Sydney Airport at Terminal 2.

How many Virgin Australia VA853 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Australia VA853 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .