Virgin Australia VA688 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA688 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Sep 21, 2026, flying from Perth (PER) to Melbourne (MEL), departed at 11:00 and is expected to arrive at 16:11 (local time in Melbourne, UTC+10) and land at Melbourne Airport (MEL).
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 16m early
3h 35m
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
44
Arrival Gate
6
Baggage
1
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En route
Your flight has departed Perth and is expected to arrive in Melbourne at 16:11.
3h 35m
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
43
Arrival Gate
2
Baggage
1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
3h 35m
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
46
Arrival Gate
1
Baggage
--
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VA688
VA688 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA688 flight flying from Perth to Melbourne on 9/21/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 4m. The aircraft is equipped with 177 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
80%
Punctuality (Arrival)
93%
Late on average
5 minutes
Age
4m
Seats
177
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Business
Premium Economy
In-Flight Services
None
Inflight entertainment is available
Unknown
USB port
Seat Information
76 cm
More legroom than on 10% of flights
43 cm
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Inflight entertainment is available
Unknown
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
94 cm
Legroom
53 cm
Seat width better than on 47% of flights
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
On-demand entertainment
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
86 cm
Legroom
43 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
--
Seat layout example
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Recent Flight History for VA688
Trip.com historical records show that the last VA688 flight departed on Sun, Sep 20 from PER at approximately 10:40. This flight is expected to arrrive in MEL at 15:39.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Wed, Sep 16 | Perth (PER) | Melbourne (MEL) | B38M | 10:37 | 16:02 | Arrived |
| Thu, Sep 17 | Perth (PER) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 10:32 | 15:49 | Arrived |
| Fri, Sep 18 | Perth (PER) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 10:45 | 15:51 | Arrived |
| Sat, Sep 19 | Perth (PER) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 10:33 | 15:38 | Arrived |
| Sun, Sep 20 | Perth (PER) | Melbourne (MEL) | 737 | 10:40 | 15:39 | Arrived |
| Mon, Sep 21 | Perth (PER) | Melbourne (MEL) | B38M | 11:00 | 16:11 | En route |
| Wed, Sep 23 | Perth (PER) | Melbourne (MEL) | B38M | 10:20 | 15:55 | Scheduled |
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VA688 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA688 is 80% (Late on average 29 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Late on average 5 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
80%
Late on average 29 minutes
Early
0%
On time
80%
30 mins late
13%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
7%
Cancelled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93%
Late on average 5 minutes
Early
53%
On time
40%
30 mins late
0%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
7%
Cancelled
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight va688?
Flight va688 has departed (status: En route). Departure 11:00, estimated arrival 16:11 (updated Sep 21, 2026).Is flight va688 on time today?
Flight va688 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 11:00 and is estimated to arrive at 16:11.Has flight va688 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight va688 is scheduled to depart at 10:20. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 11:00, and the current status is En route (updated Sep 21, 2026).When is flight va688 scheduled to arrive?
Flight va688 is scheduled to arrive at 15:55. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 16:11. Status is En route as of Sep 21, 2026.What is the gate information for flight va688?
For flight va688, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is 43. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What is the baggage carousel number for flight va688?
After arrival, baggage for flight va688 is expected at carousel 1 in terminal T3. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.What route does flight va688 fly?
Flight va688 is operated by Virgin Australia from Perth (PER) to Melbourne (MEL). Typical flight time is about 3 hours 35 minutes; operating days may include Monday.How can I check real-time status for flight va688?
Track flight va688 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 va688 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If va688 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Sep 21, 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 va688 departed from Perth?
Flight va688 has departed from Perth (PER) at 11:00 (status: En route).What is the seat configuration for flight va688?
Flight va688 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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