Virgin Australia VA870 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

Domestic flight Virgin Australia VA870 takes off from Sydney (SYD) Australia to Melbourne (MEL) Australia. It's operated by Virgin Australia. The plane leaves Sydney Airport at 17:30 05 May 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 19:05 05 May 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 1 hours 35 minutes.

Current status of VA870 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 5 hours, 51 minutes

VA870 - VOZ870 Virgin Australia (VA)
SYD Sydney Australia
Flight SYD to MEL
MEL Melbourne Australia
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 5 hours, 51 minutes
Departure Sydney Airport
IATA: SYDICAO: YSSY
Scheduled 17:30 05 May 2026
Estimated 17:30 05 May 2026
2 34
Arrival Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 19:05 05 May 2026
Estimated 19:05 05 May 2026
3 2
VA870 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: QR 6366, SQ 6838
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 35 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: 176
  • Freight capacity: 8.7 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
  • Callsign: F-YMML4
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Current Time in Sydney: Tuesday 2026-05-05 11:39 AM
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Tuesday 2026-05-05 11:39 AM

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Virgin Australia Flight VA870 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Australia VA870 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 35 minutes, with the flight distance of 707 km (439 miles).

What is the current status of Virgin Australia VA870 flight?

The current status of flight Virgin Australia VA870 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Australia VA870 flight?

All Virgin Australia VA870 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

When does the flight Virgin Australia VA870 arrive?

Flight Virgin Australia VA870 arrives at 19:05.

Which terminal the flight Virgin Australia VA870 is arriving at?

Flight Virgin Australia VA870 arrives in Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at Terminal 3.

How many Virgin Australia VA870 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Australia VA870 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday.