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VA698 Flight status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA698 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Oct 29, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Perth (PER) to Melbourne (MEL). The flight is expected to depart at 15:45 (local time in Perth, UTC+8) and arrive at 21:55 (local time in Melbourne, UTC+11) .
Wed, Oct 28
Thu, Oct 29
Fri, Oct 30
PER-MEL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 2m late
Perth(PER)
15:56
Scheduled: 15:45, Oct 28
Perth Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 35m
Melbourne(MEL)
22:22
Scheduled: 22:20, Oct 28
Melbourne Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
43
Arrival Gate
1
Baggage
2
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PER-MEL

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Perth(PER)
15:45
Scheduled: 15:45, Oct 29
Perth Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 35m
Melbourne(MEL)
21:55
Scheduled: 22:20, Oct 29
Melbourne Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
45
Arrival Gate
6
Baggage
4
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PER-MEL

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Perth(PER)
15:45
Scheduled: 15:45, Oct 30
Perth Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 35m
Melbourne(MEL)
22:20
Scheduled: 22:20, Oct 30
Melbourne Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
45
Arrival Gate
2
Baggage
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VA689
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Melbourne (MEL) Perth (PER)
Scheduled: 14:45
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VA698 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA698 flight from Perth to Melbourne on 10/29/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 9y, 2m. The aircraft has 176 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
68 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
100 %
Late on average
0 minutes
Age
9y, 2m
Seats
176
Flight Distance
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Flight History for VA698

Trip.com historical records show that the last VA698 flight departed on Wed, Oct 28 from PER at approximately 15:56. This flight is expected to arrrive in MEL at 22:22.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sat, Oct 24 Perth (PER) Melbourne (MEL) B38M 16:03 22:02 Arrived
Sun, Oct 25 Perth (PER) Melbourne (MEL) 738 16:05 22:14 Arrived
Mon, Oct 26 Perth (PER) Melbourne (MEL) B38M 16:10 22:25 Arrived
Tue, Oct 27 Perth (PER) Melbourne (MEL) 738 16:00 22:17 Arrived
Wed, Oct 28 Perth (PER) Melbourne (MEL) B38M 15:56 22:22 Arrived
Thu, Oct 29 Perth (PER) Melbourne (MEL) B38M 15:45 21:55 Scheduled
Fri, Oct 30 Perth (PER) Melbourne (MEL) 738 15:45 22:20 Scheduled

VA698 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA698 is 68% (Late on average 26 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 0 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
68 %
Late on average 26 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
68 %
30 mins late
32 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
3 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 0 minutes
Early
50 %
On time
50 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
3 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight va698?

    Flight va698 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 15:45, arrival 22:20 (updated Oct 29, 2026).
  • Flight va698 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 15:45, with arrival at 22:20. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight va698 is scheduled to depart at 15:45. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 15:45, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 29, 2026).
  • Flight va698 is scheduled to arrive at 22:20. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 21:55. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 29, 2026.
  • For flight va698, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is 45. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight va698 is expected at carousel 4 in terminal T3. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight va698 is operated by Virgin Australia from Perth (PER) to Melbourne (MEL). Typical flight time is about 3 hours 35 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight va698 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 va698 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Oct 29, 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.
  • Flight va698 has not departed from Perth (PER) yet and is currently on schedule for 15:45.
  • Flight va698 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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