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Is VA838 usually on time? Sydney to Melbourne
Virgin Australia Airlines Pty flight 838, SYD to MEL.
Window: last 90 days, about 90 flights observed. Last refreshed: 2026-10-07.
On time
~85%
within 15 min
Typical arrival
on time
median, rounded
Worst 1 in 10
about 35 min
late or worse
Cancelled
about 1 in 50
over the window
What we have seen
- Over the last 90 days, about 85% of VA838 arrivals from Sydney to Melbourne landed within 15 minutes of schedule.
- The typical arrival was on time or early.
- One arrival in ten was about 35 minutes late or worse.
- Cancellations over the window: about 1 in 50, across about 90 flights observed.
- Usual aircraft: Boeing 737-800.
- Usual departure terminal at SYD: Terminal 2.
- Usual arrival terminal at MEL: Terminal 3.
These describe the last 90 days. They are not a forecast for any one departure.
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Frequently asked
- Is VA838 usually on time?
- Over the last 90 days, about 85% of VA838 arrivals from Sydney to Melbourne landed within 15 minutes of schedule. The typical arrival was on time or early.
- How late does VA838 get?
- One arrival in ten was about 35 minutes late or worse.
- How often is VA838 cancelled?
- Cancellations over the window: about 1 in 50, across about 90 flights observed.
- What aircraft flies VA838?
- VA838 has most often been operated by a Boeing 737-800 over the last 90 days.
- Which terminal does VA838 leave from at SYD?
- VA838 has most often departed from Terminal 2 at Sydney (SYD). Check your airline on the day; terminals change.
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