Virgin Atlantic VS5251 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Virgin Atlantic VS5251 takes off from Atlanta (ATL) United States to San Diego (SAN) United States. It's operated by Virgin Atlantic. The plane leaves Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport at 20:50 21 January 2026 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at San Diego International Airport at 22:45 21 January 2026 America/Los_Angeles. The flight will last about 4 hours 55 minutes.

Current status of VS5251 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 7 hours, 40 minutes

VS5251 - VIR5251 Virgin Atlantic (VS)
ATL Atlanta United States
Flight ATL to SAN
SAN San Diego United States
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 7 hours, 40 minutes
Departure Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
IATA: ATLICAO: KATL
Scheduled 20:50 21 January 2026
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Arrival San Diego International Airport
IATA: SANICAO: KSAN
Scheduled 22:45 21 January 2026
Estimated 22:43 21 January 2026
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VS5251 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: AM 4291
  • Flight Duration: 4 hours 55 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 3043 kms / 1891 miles
Airline
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • IATA: VS
  • ICAO: VIR
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 199
  • Freight capacity: 8.7 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A321 (sharklets)
  • Callsign: VIR5251
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Current Time in Atlanta: Wednesday 2026-01-21 13:10 PM
  • Current Time in San Diego: Wednesday 2026-01-21 10:10 AM

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Virgin Atlantic Flight VS5251 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Atlantic VS5251 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 4 hour(s) 55 minutes, with the flight distance of 3043 km (1891 miles).

What is the current status of Virgin Atlantic VS5251 flight?

The current status of flight Virgin Atlantic VS5251 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Atlantic VS5251 flight?

All Virgin Atlantic VS5251 flights are operated using Airbus A321 (sharklets) aircraft.

When does the flight Virgin Atlantic VS5251 arrive?

Flight Virgin Atlantic VS5251 arrives at 22:45.

Which terminal the flight Virgin Atlantic VS5251 is arriving at?

Flight Virgin Atlantic VS5251 arrives in San Diego International Airport at Terminal 2.

How many Virgin Atlantic VS5251 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Atlantic VS5251 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .