Virgin Australia VA242 Flight status
According to Trip.com’s latest record on status for Virgin Australia flight VA242 from Adelaide to Melbourne (ADL-MEL): Flight VA242 has safely landed at Melbourne Airport (MEL) 22:18 (local time), about 38m late.
Tue, Oct 27
Wed, Oct 28
Thu, Oct 29
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 12m early
1h 20m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
15
Arrival Gate
2
Baggage
1
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 38m late
1h 20m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
12
Arrival Gate
12
Baggage
1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 20m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
16
Arrival Gate
7
Baggage
--
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VA242
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VA241
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Melbourne (MEL)
Adelaide (ADL)
Adelaide (ADL)
Scheduled: 19:10
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30m late
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VA242 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA242 flight from Adelaide to Melbourne on 10/28/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 13y, 2m. The aircraft has 176 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
67
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
67
%
Late on average
10 minutes
Age
13y, 2m
Seats
176
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
None
Inflight entertainment is available
Unknown
USB port
Seat Information
79 cm
More legroom than on 42% of flights
43 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Inflight entertainment is available
Unknown
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
97 cm
More legroom than on 50% of flights
50 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for VA242
Trip.com historical records show that the last VA242 flight departed on Tue, Oct 27 from ADL at approximately 20:00. This flight is expected to arrrive in MEL at 21:28.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, Oct 25 | Adelaide (ADL) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 21:02 | 22:32 | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 26 | Adelaide (ADL) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 20:04 | 21:30 | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 27 | Adelaide (ADL) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 20:00 | 21:28 | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 28 | Adelaide (ADL) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 20:51 | 22:18 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 29 | Adelaide (ADL) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 19:50 | 21:40 | Scheduled |
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VA242 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA242 is 67% (Late on average 32 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 67% (Late on average 10 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
67
%
Late on average
32 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
67
%
30 mins late
0
%
60 mins late
33
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
67
%
Late on average
10 minutes
Early
67
%
On time
0
%
30 mins late
33
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight va242?
Flight va242 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 22:18 (updated Oct 28, 2026).Is flight va242 on time today?
Flight va242 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 22:18; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.Has flight va242 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight va242 is scheduled to depart at 19:50. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 20:51, and the current status is Arrived (updated Oct 28, 2026).When is flight va242 scheduled to arrive?
Flight va242 is scheduled to arrive at 21:40. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 22:18. Status is Arrived as of Oct 28, 2026.What is the gate information for flight va242?
For flight va242, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is 12. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What is the baggage carousel number for flight va242?
After arrival, baggage for flight va242 is expected at carousel 1 in terminal T3. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.What route does flight va242 fly?
Flight va242 is operated by Virgin Australia from Adelaide (ADL) to Melbourne (MEL). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 20 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.How can I check real-time status for flight va242?
Track flight va242 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.If flight va242 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If va242 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Oct 28, 2026). Contact Virgin Australia or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.Has flight va242 departed from Adelaide?
Flight va242 has already left Adelaide and completed its journey. Departure was 20:51; actual arrival 22:18.What is the seat configuration for flight va242?
Flight va242 usually flies a Boeing 737-800 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
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