Virgin Australia VA686 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA686 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Mar 15, 2026, flying from Perth (PER) to Melbourne (MEL), departed at 09:27 (local time in Perth, UTC+8) and is expected to arrive at 15:32 (local time in Melbourne, UTC+11) at Melbourne Airport (MEL).
Sat, Mar 14
Sun, Mar 15
Mon, Mar 16
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 16m early
3h 35m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
45
Arrival Gate
2
Baggage
1
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En route
Your flight has departed Perth and is expected to arrive in Melbourne at 15:32.
3h 35m
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
43
Arrival Gate
6
Baggage
2
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
3h 35m
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
48B
Arrival Gate
2
Baggage
--
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VA686
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VA677
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Melbourne (MEL) 
Perth (PER)
Perth (PER)Scheduled: 08:30
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VA686 Aircraft Details
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
67%
Punctuality (Arrival)
97%
Early on average
1 minute
Age
14y, 7m
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 13% 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 24% of flights
50 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for VA686
Trip.com historical records show that the last VA686 flight departed on Sat, Mar 14 from PER at approximately 09:31. This flight is expected to arrrive in MEL at 15:39.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Wed, Mar 11 | Perth (PER) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 09:37 | 15:55 | Arrived |
| Thu, Mar 12 | Perth (PER) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 09:36 | 15:56 | Arrived |
| Fri, Mar 13 | Perth (PER) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 10:02 | 16:20 | Arrived |
| Sat, Mar 14 | Perth (PER) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 09:31 | 15:39 | Arrived |
| Sun, Mar 15 | Perth (PER) | Melbourne (MEL) | 737 | 09:27 | 15:32 | En route |
| Mon, Mar 16 | Perth (PER) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 09:20 | 15:55 | Scheduled |
| Tue, Mar 17 | Perth (PER) | Melbourne (MEL) | B38M | 09:20 | 15:55 | Scheduled |
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VA686 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA686 is 67% (Late on average 25 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 1 minute).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
67%
Late on average 25 minutes
Early
0%
On time
67%
30 mins late
30%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97%
Early on average 1 minute
Early
50%
On time
47%
30 mins late
3%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
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