Virgin Australia Flight QF697 Deals & Information (2024/2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What route does flight number VA697 take?
VA697 takes approximately 4 hours and 25 minutes to fly directly from MEL to Perth, WA Airport (PER). We all know there’s magic in the destination, but the journey is always half the fun!
How often is VA697 on time?
Virgin Australia flight number VA697 between MEL and PER departs as scheduled 85% of the time — so you can rest easy knowing you will arrive at your destination ASAP. If this trip happens to be delayed, you can expect a wait time of roughly 9 minutes. This route has a 3.2-star rating.
What terminal does VA697 fly out of?
VA697 runs between Melbourne, VIC Airport (MEL-Tullamarine) and Perth Airport (PER), and travelers taking this flight commonly take off from Terminal 3.
What kind of plane is on flight number VA697?
The Boeing 737-800 is the kind of plane that’s generally used for flight number VA697. Usually, this flight heads off from MEL and lands at Perth Airport.
If I am not able to travel due to COVID-19, can I change my flight to a later date?
For more info about changing your VA697 flight with Travelocity, please visit our Customer Service Portal.