Virgin Australia VA973 Flight Status
According to Trip.com latest record on status for Virgin Australia flight VA973 from Sydney to Brisbane (SYD-BNE): Flights for May 8, 2026 are scheduled, with the next departure slated for 18:00 from SYD and an expected arrival at 19:30 at BNE .
Thu, May 7
Fri, May 8
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Arrived
The flight arrived 5m early.
1h 30m
Check-in Counter
12-23,46-49
Boarding Gate
A31
Arrival Gate
45
Baggage
5
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 30m
Check-in Counter
12-23,46-49
Boarding Gate
A39
Arrival Gate
40B
Baggage
5
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VA973
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VA855
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Melbourne (MEL) 
Sydney (SYD)
Sydney (SYD)Scheduled: 16:55
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VA973 Aircraft Specifications
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA973 flight from Sydney to Brisbane on 5/8/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 11y, 8m. The aircraft has 176 seats.
Boeing 737-800
On-Time Departure
67%
On-Time Arrival
87%
Avg. Delay
7 minutes
Aircraft Age
11y, 8m
Total Seats
176
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Business
Cabin Amenities
None
Inflight entertainment is available
Unknown
USB port
Seat Information
79 cm
More legroom than on 38% of flights
43 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
Cabin Amenities
Snacks
Inflight entertainment is available
Unknown
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
97 cm
More legroom than on 54% of flights
50 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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VA973 Flight History
Trip.com historical records show that the last VA973 flight departed on Thu, May 7 from SYD at approximately 18:08. This flight is expected to arrrive in BNE at 19:25.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Fri, May 1 | Sydney (SYD) | Brisbane (BNE) | 738 | 18:19 | 19:27 | Arrived |
| Sun, May 3 | Sydney (SYD) | Brisbane (BNE) | 738 | 18:32 | 19:47 | Arrived |
| Mon, May 4 | Sydney (SYD) | Brisbane (BNE) | 738 | 18:14 | 19:24 | Arrived |
| Tue, May 5 | Sydney (SYD) | Brisbane (BNE) | B38M | 18:09 | 19:19 | Arrived |
| Wed, May 6 | Sydney (SYD) | Brisbane (BNE) | 738 | 18:23 | 19:35 | Arrived |
| Thu, May 7 | Sydney (SYD) | Brisbane (BNE) | B38M | 18:08 | 19:25 | Arrived |
| Fri, May 8 | Sydney (SYD) | Brisbane (BNE) | 738 | 18:00 | 19:30 | Scheduled |
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VA973 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA973 is 67% (Late on average 28 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Late on average 7 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
67%
Late on average 28 minutes
Early
0%
On time
67%
30 mins late
23%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
7%
Cancelled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87%
Late on average 7 minutes
Early
53%
On time
33%
30 mins late
7%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
3%
Cancelled
0%
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