Virgin Atlantic VS2251 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Virgin Atlantic VS2251 takes off from New Orleans (MSY) United States to Los Angeles (LAX) United States. It's operated by Virgin Atlantic. The plane leaves Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport at 06:15 18 January 2026 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at Los Angeles International Airport at 08:50 18 January 2026 America/Los_Angeles. The flight will last about 4 hours 35 minutes.

Current status of VS2251 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 1 hour, 39 minutes

VS2251 - VIR2251 Virgin Atlantic (VS)
MSY New Orleans United States
Flight MSY to LAX
LAX Los Angeles United States
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 1 hour, 39 minutes
Departure Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA: MSYICAO: KMSY
Scheduled 06:15 18 January 2026
Actual 06:11 18 January 2026
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Arrival Los Angeles International Airport
IATA: LAXICAO: KLAX
Scheduled 08:50 18 January 2026
Estimated 08:20 18 January 2026
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VS2251 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: AM 4015, KE 7438, LA 6870, WS 8342
  • Flight Duration: 4 hours 35 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2688 kms / 1671 miles
Airline
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • IATA: VS
  • ICAO: VIR
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 160
  • Freight capacity: 17.8 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (Scimitar Winglets) Passenger
  • Callsign: VIR2251
  • Departure Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Current Time in New Orleans: Sunday 2026-01-18 08:41 AM
  • Current Time in Los Angeles: Sunday 2026-01-18 06:41 AM

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Virgin Atlantic Flight VS2251 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Atlantic VS2251 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 4 hour(s) 35 minutes, with the flight distance of 2688 km (1671 miles).

What is the current status of Virgin Atlantic VS2251 flight?

The current status of flight Virgin Atlantic VS2251 is Departed On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Atlantic VS2251 flight?

All Virgin Atlantic VS2251 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (Scimitar Winglets) Passenger aircraft.

When does the flight Virgin Atlantic VS2251 arrive?

Flight Virgin Atlantic VS2251 arrives at 08:50.

Which terminal the flight Virgin Atlantic VS2251 is arriving at?

Flight Virgin Atlantic VS2251 arrives in Los Angeles International Airport at Terminal 3.

How many Virgin Atlantic VS2251 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Atlantic VS2251 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday.