Virgin Australia VA743 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA743 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Nov 11, 2026, flying from Melbourne (MEL) to Gold Coast (OOL), departed at 14:12 (local time in Melbourne, UTC+11) and is expected to arrive at 14:53 (local time in Gold Coast, UTC+10) at Gold Coast Airport (OOL).
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 8m late
2h 10m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
4
Arrival Gate
21
Baggage
1
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En route
Your flight has departed Melbourne and is expected to arrive in Gold Coast at 14:53.
2h 10m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
10
Arrival Gate
20
Baggage
2
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
2h 10m
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
5
Arrival Gate
20
Baggage
--
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VA743
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Sydney (SYD)
Melbourne (MEL)
Melbourne (MEL)
Scheduled: 12:05
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21m late
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VA743 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA743 flight from Melbourne to Gold Coast on 11/11/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 12y, 4m. The aircraft has 176 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
43
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
73
%
Late on average
10 minutes
Age
12y, 4m
Seats
176
Flight Distance
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Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
None
Inflight entertainment is available
Unknown
USB port
Seat Information
79 cm
More legroom than on 40% 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 33% of flights
50 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for VA743
Trip.com historical records show that the last VA743 flight departed on Tue, Nov 10 from MEL at approximately 13:46. This flight is expected to arrrive in OOL at 14:28.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Fri, Nov 6 | Melbourne (MEL) | Gold Coast (OOL) | 738 | 13:34 | 14:20 | Arrived |
| Sat, Nov 7 | Melbourne (MEL) | Gold Coast (OOL) | B38M | 14:14 | 14:56 | Arrived |
| Sun, Nov 8 | Melbourne (MEL) | Gold Coast (OOL) | B38M | 13:45 | 14:29 | Arrived |
| Mon, Nov 9 | Melbourne (MEL) | Gold Coast (OOL) | 738 | 13:36 | 14:13 | Arrived |
| Tue, Nov 10 | Melbourne (MEL) | Gold Coast (OOL) | 738 | 13:46 | 14:28 | Arrived |
| Wed, Nov 11 | Melbourne (MEL) | Gold Coast (OOL) | 738 | 14:12 | 14:53 | En route |
| Thu, Nov 12 | Melbourne (MEL) | Gold Coast (OOL) | 738 | 13:10 | 14:20 | Scheduled |
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VA743 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA743 is 43% (Late on average 35 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 73% (Late on average 10 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
43
%
Late on average
35 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
43
%
30 mins late
47
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
5
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
73
%
Late on average
10 minutes
Early
40
%
On time
33
%
30 mins late
23
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
5
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight va743?
Flight va743 has departed (status: En route). Departure 14:12, estimated arrival 14:53 (updated Nov 11, 2026).Is flight va743 on time today?
Flight va743 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 14:12 and is estimated to arrive at 14:53.Has flight va743 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight va743 is scheduled to depart at 13:10. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 14:12, and the current status is En route (updated Nov 11, 2026).When is flight va743 scheduled to arrive?
Flight va743 is scheduled to arrive at 14:20. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 14:53. Status is En route as of Nov 11, 2026.What is the gate information for flight va743?
For flight va743, the departure terminal is T3 and the boarding gate is 10. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What is the baggage carousel number for flight va743?
After arrival, baggage for flight va743 is expected at carousel 2 in terminal T1. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.What route does flight va743 fly?
Flight va743 is operated by Virgin Australia from Melbourne (MEL) to Gold Coast (OOL). Typical flight time is about 2 hours 10 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.How can I check real-time status for flight va743?
Track flight va743 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 va743 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If va743 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Nov 11, 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 va743 departed from Melbourne?
Flight va743 has departed from Melbourne (MEL) at 14:12 (status: En route).What is the seat configuration for flight va743?
Flight va743 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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