VA 8179 Detroit to Houston Flight Status

Virgin Australia Flight VA8179 from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on May 20th, 2026.
Check the table below for VA8179's most recent flight history:

VA 8179 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
May 20 16:52 18:40
Landed
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May 19 19:21 21:10
Delayed
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May 18 17:30 19:48
Landed Late
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May 17 17:01 18:31
Landed
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May 16 17:01 18:42
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Virgin Australia VA 8179 Detroit to Houston Flight Information

Virgin Australia Flight VA8179 connects Detroit, United States to Houston, United States, taking off from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW and landing at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH.

How long is the VA8179 flight from Detroit to Houston?

The average flight time from Detroit to Houston is 2 hours and 39 minutes. The flight distance is 1731 km / 1075 miles and the average flight speed is 656 km/h / 407 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Virgin Australia Flight VA8179 Detroit to Houston?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Virgin Australia Flight VA8179 is 4.7/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight VA8179 arriving at?

Flight VA8179 arrives at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) Terminal A.

When was the latest VA8179 flight?

The latest flight took off on Thursday, May 21st, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 18:40.

How else can the flight VA8179 be referenced as?

This Virgin Australia flight can also be referenced as VOZ8179, VA 8179, VOZ 8179.

How often is flight VA8179 delayed?

On average, 20% of all VA8179 flights are delayed. The average delay is 84 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled VA8179 flight or baggage issues?

If your VA8179 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

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VA8179 and Detroit DTW to Houston IAH Flights

Other flights departing from Detroit DTW: UA6116, AA4434, AA9934, SY8100

Other flights arriving at Houston IAH: UA659, UA6116, OO5095, UA6219

All flights connecting Detroit DTW to Houston IAH.

VA8179 Virgin Australia Flight: Detroit to Houston Route Map

VA8179 Virgin Australia Flight Map: Detroit to Houston
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