Virgin Australia VA697 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA697 flight operated by Virgin Australia on May 9, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Perth (PER). The flight is expected to depart at 17:45 (local time in Melbourne, UTC+10) and arrive at 19:35 (local time in Perth, UTC+8) .
Fri, May 8
Sat, May 9
Sun, May 10
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 39m early
4h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
6
Arrival Gate
47A
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
4h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
7
Arrival Gate
44
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
4h 25m
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
7
Arrival Gate
49A
Baggage
--
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VA688
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Perth (PER) 
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Melbourne (MEL)Scheduled: 15:55
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VA697 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA697 flight from Melbourne to Perth on 5/9/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 737. This aircraft has been in service for 20y, 10m. The aircraft has 128 seats.
Boeing 737
Punctuality (Departure)
60%
Punctuality (Arrival)
100%
Early on average
11 minutes
Age
20y, 10m
Seats
128
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
None
Inflight entertainment is available
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
79 cm
More legroom than on 53% of flights
43 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Snacks
Inflight entertainment is available
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
94 cm
Legroom
50 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for VA697
Trip.com historical records show that the last VA697 flight departed on Fri, May 8 from MEL at approximately 18:10. This flight is expected to arrrive in PER at 19:31.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Mon, May 4 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | 738 | 17:54 | 19:30 | Arrived |
| Tue, May 5 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | 738 | 18:17 | 20:02 | Arrived |
| Wed, May 6 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | 738 | 18:05 | 19:50 | Arrived |
| Thu, May 7 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | 738 | 18:49 | 20:25 | Arrived |
| Fri, May 8 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | B38M | 18:10 | 19:31 | Arrived |
| Sat, May 9 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | 737 | 17:45 | 19:35 | Scheduled |
| Sun, May 10 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | 737 | 17:45 | 20:10 | Scheduled |
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VA697 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA697 is 60% (Late on average 25 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 11 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
60%
Late on average 25 minutes
Early
0%
On time
60%
30 mins late
37%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100%
Early on average 11 minutes
Early
80%
On time
20%
30 mins late
0%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
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