Virgin Australia VA879 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Virgin Australia VA879 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Sydney (SYD) Australia. It's operated by Virgin Australia. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 18:30 13 March 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Sydney Airport at 19:55 13 March 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 1 hours 25 minutes.

Current status of VA879 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 10 hours, 51 minutes

VA879 - VOZ879 Virgin Australia (VA)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to SYD
SYD Sydney Australia
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 10 hours, 51 minutes
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 18:30 13 March 2026
Estimated 18:30 13 March 2026
3 5
Arrival Sydney Airport
IATA: SYDICAO: YSSY
Scheduled 19:55 13 March 2026
Estimated 19:55 13 March 2026
2 40
VA879 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: HA 4131, QR 7201, SQ 6829
  • 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, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 275
  • Freight capacity: 23.6 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (Scimitar Winglets) Passenger
  • Callsign: F-YCOR2
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Friday 2026-03-13 07:39 AM
  • Current Time in Sydney: Friday 2026-03-13 07:39 AM

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Virgin Australia Flight VA879 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Australia VA879 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 VA879 flight?

The current status of flight Virgin Australia VA879 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Australia VA879 flight?

All Virgin Australia VA879 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (Scimitar Winglets) Passenger aircraft.

When does the flight Virgin Australia VA879 arrive?

Flight Virgin Australia VA879 arrives at 19:55.

Which terminal the flight Virgin Australia VA879 is arriving at?

Flight Virgin Australia VA879 arrives in Sydney Airport at Terminal 2.

How many Virgin Australia VA879 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Australia VA879 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday.