Virgin Australia VA878 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

Domestic flight Virgin Australia VA878 takes off from Sydney (SYD) Australia to Melbourne (MEL) Australia. It's operated by Virgin Australia. The plane leaves Sydney Airport at 18:30 06 May 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 20:05 06 May 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 1 hours 35 minutes.

Current status of VA878 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 17 hours, 38 minutes

VA878 - VOZ878 Virgin Australia (VA)
SYD Sydney Australia
Flight SYD to MEL
MEL Melbourne Australia
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 17 hours, 38 minutes
Departure Sydney Airport
IATA: SYDICAO: YSSY
Scheduled 18:30 06 May 2026
2 A39
Arrival Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 20:05 06 May 2026
3 8
VA878 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: QR 8502, SQ 6852
  • 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 (Scimitar Winglets) Passenger
  • Callsign: F-YSSY4
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Current Time in Sydney: Wednesday 2026-05-06 00:52 AM
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Wednesday 2026-05-06 00:52 AM

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Virgin Australia Flight VA878 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Australia VA878 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 VA878 flight?

The current status of flight Virgin Australia VA878 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Australia VA878 flight?

All Virgin Australia VA878 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (Scimitar Winglets) Passenger aircraft.

When does the flight Virgin Australia VA878 arrive?

Flight Virgin Australia VA878 arrives at 20:05.

Which terminal the flight Virgin Australia VA878 is arriving at?

Flight Virgin Australia VA878 arrives in Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at Terminal 3.

How many Virgin Australia VA878 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Australia VA878 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday.