Virgin Australia VA859 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Virgin Australia VA859 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Sydney (SYD) Australia. It's operated by Virgin Australia. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 16:00 02 May 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Sydney Airport at 17:25 02 May 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 1 hours 25 minutes.

Current status of VA859 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 7 hours, 39 minutes

VA859 - VOZ859 Virgin Australia (VA)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to SYD
SYD Sydney Australia
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 7 hours, 39 minutes
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 16:00 02 May 2026
Estimated 16:00 02 May 2026
3 13
Arrival Sydney Airport
IATA: SYDICAO: YSSY
Scheduled 17:25 02 May 2026
Estimated 17:25 02 May 2026
2 A39
VA859 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: AI 7246, QR 7205, SQ 6817
  • 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: F-YSSY4
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Saturday 2026-05-02 08:21 AM
  • Current Time in Sydney: Saturday 2026-05-02 08:21 AM

Virgin Australia VA859 Flight Statistics

Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
FLIGHT NO VA859
AIRPLANE Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
ON TIME 13
DELAYED 0
CANCELLED 1
ON TIME 24
DELAYED 3
CANCELLED 3
ON TIME 42
DELAYED 13
CANCELLED 3
ON TIME 63
DELAYED 18
CANCELLED 3
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

Virgin Australia VA859 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Fri 01 May
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-05-01T16:00
Sydney (SYD) 2026-05-01T17:25
Thu 30 Apr
Arrived On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-04-30T16:00
Sydney (SYD) 2026-04-30T17:25
2026-04-30T16:08
2026-04-30T17:32
Wed 29 Apr
Arrived On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-04-29T16:00
Sydney (SYD) 2026-04-29T17:25
2026-04-29T15:57
2026-04-29T17:20
Tue 28 Apr
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-04-28T16:00
Sydney (SYD) 2026-04-28T17:25
Thu 16 Apr
Departed On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-04-16T16:00
Sydney (SYD) 2026-04-16T17:25
2026-04-16T15:54
Sun 12 Apr
Scheduled Delayed by 2h 10m
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-04-12T16:00
Sydney (SYD) 2026-04-12T17:25
Sat 11 Apr
Arrived On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-04-11T16:00
Sydney (SYD) 2026-04-11T17:25
2026-04-11T16:02
2026-04-11T17:19
Wed 08 Apr
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-04-08T16:00
Sydney (SYD) 2026-04-08T17:25
Mon 06 Apr
Arrived On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-04-06T16:00
Sydney (SYD) 2026-04-06T17:25
2026-04-06T15:51
2026-04-06T17:11
Thu 02 Apr
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-04-02T16:00
Sydney (SYD) 2026-04-02T17:25

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Virgin Australia Flight VA859 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Australia VA859 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 VA859 flight?

The current status of flight Virgin Australia VA859 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Australia VA859 flight?

All Virgin Australia VA859 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

When does the flight Virgin Australia VA859 arrive?

Flight Virgin Australia VA859 arrives at 17:25.

Which terminal the flight Virgin Australia VA859 is arriving at?

Flight Virgin Australia VA859 arrives in Sydney Airport at Terminal 2.

How many Virgin Australia VA859 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Australia VA859 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .