Of 927 sampled VA departures, 58.1% left 15 minutes or more behind schedule. Average lateness was 21.3 minutes. Sample window: Nov 14, 2025 to Jun 17, 2026. Its published schedule has about 964 flights a week on 50 routes.
These are historical aggregates, not live status. A departure is late at 15 minutes past schedule.
| Month | Departures sampled | Late | Average lateness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 24 | 54.2% | 15.8 min |
| May 2026 | 867 | 58.0% | 21.6 min |
| Departure airport | Departures sampled | Late | Average lateness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsford Smith (SYD) | 254 | 68.5% | 26.5 min |
| Brisbane International (BNE) | 238 | 53.8% | 20.0 min |
| MEL | 235 | 62.1% | 21.9 min |
| PER | 109 | 41.3% | 15.7 min |
| ADL | 74 | 54.1% | 15.6 min |
15 active registered aircraft.
| Aircraft type | Aircraft |
|---|---|
| Boeing 737 NG | 15 |
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