Virgin Australia VA8553 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA8553 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Mar 17, 2026, scheduled to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago (ORD), has a change in flight status: the original departure time has been delayed, and the new departure time is 01:15 , with a new arrival time of 06:30 (local time in Chicago, UTC-5) . Trip.com will continue to provide the latest updates on this flight.
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 38m late
3h 55m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
76A
Arrival Gate
C10
Baggage
4
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Delayed
Your flight is about 25m late
3h 55m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
77
Arrival Gate
C16
Baggage
4
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
3h 55m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
74
Arrival Gate
C20
Baggage
4
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VA8553
VA8553 Aircraft Details
Boeing 777-200
Punctuality (Departure)
53%
Punctuality (Arrival)
87%
Early on average
8 minutes
Age
30y, 2m
Seats
364
Flight Distance
--
Economy
First
Premium Economy
In-Flight Services
None
Inflight entertainment is available
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
Power outlet
Seat Information
79 cm
More legroom than on 23% of flights
43 cm
Seat width better than on 39% of flights
100°
Reclining Angle
3-4-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
Power outlet
Seat Information
193 cm
More legroom than on 88% of flights
48 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle Fully reclinable
2-4-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
None
Inflight entertainment is available
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
Power outlet
Seat Information
89 cm
More legroom than on 32% of flights
43 cm
Seat width better than on 23% of flights
110°
Reclining Angle
3-4-3
Seat layout example
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Flight History for VA8553
Trip.com historical records show that the last VA8553 flight departed on Mon, Mar 16 from LAX at approximately 01:25. This flight is expected to arrrive in ORD at 06:58.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Fri, Mar 13 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Chicago (ORD) | 772 | 00:52 | 06:16 | Arrived |
| Sat, Mar 14 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Chicago (ORD) | 772 | 01:13 | 06:20 | Arrived |
| Sun, Mar 15 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Chicago (ORD) | 772 | 00:48 | 06:02 | Arrived |
| Mon, Mar 16 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Chicago (ORD) | 772 | 01:25 | 06:58 | Arrived |
| Tue, Mar 17 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Chicago (ORD) | 772 | 01:15 | 06:30 | Delayed |
| Wed, Mar 18 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Chicago (ORD) | 772 | 00:25 | 06:20 | Scheduled |
| Thu, Mar 19 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Chicago (ORD) | 772 | 00:25 | 06:20 | Scheduled |
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VA8553 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA8553 is 53% (Late on average 34 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Early on average 8 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
53%
Late on average 34 minutes
Early
0%
On time
53%
30 mins late
30%
60 mins late
13%
90 mins late
3%
Cancelled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87%
Early on average 8 minutes
Early
67%
On time
20%
30 mins late
13%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
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