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VA143 Flight Status

According to Trip.com’s latest update for Virgin Australia flight VA143 from Melbourne to Queenstown (MEL–ZQN): Flight VA143 has safely landed at Queenstown Airport (ZQN) at 12:55 (local time). Arrival was about 15m early.
Mon, Nov 9
Wed, Nov 11
Fri, Nov 13
MEL-ZQN

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 9m late
Melbourne(MEL)
08:28
Scheduled: 08:00, Nov 9
Melbourne Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 10m
Queenstown(ZQN)
13:19
Scheduled: 13:10, Nov 9
Queenstown Airport
Check-in Counter
C
Boarding Gate
11B
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 15m early
Melbourne(MEL)
08:11
Scheduled: 08:00, Nov 11
Melbourne Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 10m
Queenstown(ZQN)
12:55
Scheduled: 13:10, Nov 11
Queenstown Airport
Check-in Counter
C
Boarding Gate
2
Arrival Gate
9
Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Melbourne(MEL)
08:00
Scheduled: 08:00, Nov 13
Melbourne Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 10m
Queenstown(ZQN)
13:10
Scheduled: 13:10, Nov 13
Queenstown Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Delayed (may impact connections)

VA284
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Canberra (CBR) Melbourne (MEL)
Scheduled: 20:10
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3m late
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VA143 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA143 flight flying from Melbourne to Queenstown on 11/11/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737 MAX 8. This aircraft has been in service for 4m. The aircraft is equipped with 177 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Punctuality (Departure)
80 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
100 %
Early on average
5 minutes
Age
4m
Seats
177
Flight Distance
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Recent Flight History for VA143

Trip.com historical records show that the last VA143 flight departed on Mon, Nov 9 from MEL at approximately 08:28. This flight is expected to arrrive in ZQN at 13:19.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Mon, Nov 2 Melbourne (MEL) Queenstown (ZQN) B38M 08:16 12:57 Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Melbourne (MEL) Queenstown (ZQN) 738 08:17 12:59 Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Melbourne (MEL) Queenstown (ZQN) B38M 08:40 13:20 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Melbourne (MEL) Queenstown (ZQN) B38M 08:18 13:06 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Melbourne (MEL) Queenstown (ZQN) B38M 08:28 13:19 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Melbourne (MEL) Queenstown (ZQN) B38M 08:11 12:55 Arrived
Fri, Nov 13 Melbourne (MEL) Queenstown (ZQN) B38M 08:00 13:10 Scheduled

VA143 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA143 is 80% (Late on average 22 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 5 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
80 %
Late on average 22 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
80 %
30 mins late
20 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 5 minutes
Early
80 %
On time
20 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight va143?

    Flight va143 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 12:55 (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight va143 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 12:55; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight va143 is scheduled to depart at 08:00. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 08:11, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight va143 is scheduled to arrive at 13:10. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 12:55. Status is Arrived as of Nov 11, 2026.
  • For flight va143, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is 2. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight va143 is operated by Virgin Australia from Melbourne (MEL) to Queenstown (ZQN). Typical flight time is about 3 hours 10 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight va143 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 va143 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, 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.
  • Flight va143 has already left Melbourne and completed its journey. Departure was 08:11; actual arrival 12:55.
  • Flight va143 usually flies a Boeing 737 MAX 8 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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Time on arrival: Melbourne 10:55 | Queenstown 12:55

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