Virgin Australia Flight QF871 Deals & Information (2025/2026)

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Virgin Australia Flight 871 Route Deals From $80

The cheapest prices found with in the last 7 days for return flights were $173 and $80 for one-way flights to Kingsford Smith Intl. for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Fri, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 13
MEL
Tullamarine
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
$173 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$173
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri, Jan 30 from Tullamarine to Kingsford Smith Intl., returning Fri, Feb 13, priced at $173 found 2 hours ago
Wed, Dec 10 - Wed, Dec 24
MEL
Tullamarine
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
$206 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$206
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed, Dec 10 from Tullamarine to Kingsford Smith Intl., returning Wed, Dec 24, priced at $206 found 4 hours ago
Sat, Oct 25 - Fri, Nov 14
MEL
Tullamarine
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
$207 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$207
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sat, Oct 25 from Tullamarine to Kingsford Smith Intl., returning Fri, Nov 14, priced at $207 found 1 day ago

Frequently asked questions

What route does flight number VA871 take?
VA871 takes 1 hour and 25 minutes to fly directly from Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Sydney, NSW Airport (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.). Sure, there's magic in the destination, but half the fun is in the journey!
How often is VA871 on time?
Around 74% of Virgin Australia flight number VA871 planes take off on time — so leave some extra buffer room in your bookings. If there's a delay, the typical wait is approximately 14 minutes. Take this into account if you need to link up with a connecting flight or your friends are collecting you from the airport. This service has a rating of 2.3 stars.
What terminal does VA871 fly out of?
You'll likely be boarding the plane from Terminal 3 if you're traveling on flight VA871 direct from MEL to Mascot Airport.
What kind of plane is on flight number VA871?
The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft most frequently used for flight number VA871. This flight nearly always heads off from Tullamarine Airport and lands at Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD).
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 VA871 flight with Travelocity, please visit our Customer Service Portal.