Virgin Australia VA981 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

Domestic flight Virgin Australia VA981 takes off from Sydney (SYD) Australia to Brisbane (BNE) Australia. It's operated by Virgin Australia. The plane leaves Sydney Airport at 19:00 26 May 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Brisbane Airport at 20:30 26 May 2026 Australia/Brisbane. The flight will last about 1 hours 3 minutes.

Current status of VA981 is Scheduled Estimated Depart in 7 hours, 41 minutes

VA981 - VOZ981 Virgin Australia (VA)
SYD Sydney Australia
Flight SYD to BNE
BNE Brisbane Australia
Scheduled Estimated Depart in 7 hours, 41 minutes
Departure Sydney Airport
IATA: SYDICAO: YSSY
Scheduled 19:00 26 May 2026
Estimated 19:00 26 May 2026
2 41
Arrival Brisbane Airport
IATA: BNEICAO: YBBN
Scheduled 20:30 26 May 2026
Estimated 20:30 26 May 2026
D 43
VA981 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 3 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 747 kms / 464 miles
Airline
  • Virgin Australia
  • IATA: VA
  • ICAO: VOZ
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 124
  • Freight capacity: 8.4 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/Brisbane
  • Current Time in Sydney: Tuesday 2026-05-26 11:19 AM
  • Current Time in Brisbane: Tuesday 2026-05-26 11:19 AM

Virgin Australia VA981 Flight Statistics

Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
FLIGHT NO VA981
AIRPLANE Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
ON TIME 10
DELAYED 4
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 20
DELAYED 9
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 42
DELAYED 15
CANCELLED 2
ON TIME 62
DELAYED 20
CANCELLED 2
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

Virgin Australia VA981 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Mon 25 May
Scheduled
Sydney (SYD) 2026-05-25 19:00
Brisbane (BNE) 2026-05-25 20:30
Sun 24 May
Scheduled On time
Sydney (SYD) 2026-05-24T19:00
Brisbane (BNE) 2026-05-24T20:30
Thu 21 May
Scheduled On time
Sydney (SYD) 2026-05-21T19:00
Brisbane (BNE) 2026-05-21T20:30
Wed 20 May
Scheduled On time
Sydney (SYD) 2026-05-20T19:00
Brisbane (BNE) 2026-05-20T20:30
Sun 17 May
Scheduled
Sydney (SYD) 2026-05-17 19:00
Brisbane (BNE) 2026-05-17 20:30
Fri 15 May
Departed On time
Sydney (SYD) 2026-05-15T19:00
Brisbane (BNE) 2026-05-15T20:30
2026-05-15T19:14
Wed 13 May
Scheduled On time
Sydney (SYD) 2026-05-13T19:00
Brisbane (BNE) 2026-05-13T20:30
Tue 12 May
Scheduled On time
Sydney (SYD) 2026-05-12T19:00
Brisbane (BNE) 2026-05-12T20:30
Mon 11 May
Arrived On time
Sydney (SYD) 2026-05-11T19:00
Brisbane (BNE) 2026-05-11T20:30
2026-05-11T18:57
2026-05-11T20:27
Sun 10 May
Scheduled On time
Sydney (SYD) 2026-05-10T19:00
Brisbane (BNE) 2026-05-10T20:30

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Virgin Australia Flight VA981 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Australia VA981 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 3 minutes, with the flight distance of 747 km (464 miles).

What is the current status of Virgin Australia VA981 flight?

The current status of flight Virgin Australia VA981 is Scheduled.

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Australia VA981 flight?

All Virgin Australia VA981 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

When does the flight Virgin Australia VA981 arrive?

Flight Virgin Australia VA981 arrives at 20:30.

Which terminal the flight Virgin Australia VA981 is arriving at?

Flight Virgin Australia VA981 arrives in Brisbane Airport at Terminal D.

How many Virgin Australia VA981 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Australia VA981 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .