VA8217 Flight Status Virgin Australia: Houston to Sacramento (VOZ8217)

Virgin Australia VA 8217

Landed On Time

IAH Houston

Scheduled
20:25
Actual
21:31

Terminal: E | Gate: 12

Departure: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time CST

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

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SMF Sacramento

Scheduled
22:44
Actual
22:57

Terminal: A | Gate: 16

Arrival: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time PST

Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

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Landed 6h 25m ago 100%

IAH 21:31 SMF 22:57

2,586 km (1,607 mi) flown

Route map IAH to SMF Map of the great-circle route from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, United States to Sacramento International Airport, United States, 2586 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. UNITED STATES IAH SMF Map data: Natural Earth

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 2586 km / 1607 miles · Scheduled Duration: 04:19 · Actual Duration: 03:26

VA 8217 Flight Status & Schedule Virgin Australia Houston to Sacramento

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 08 IAH SMF 21:31 22:57 Landed Track >
Nov 07 IAH SMF 20:37 22:10 Landed Track >
Nov 06 IAH SMF 20:51 22:26 Landed Track >
Nov 05 IAH SMF 20:44 22:20 Landed Track >
Nov 04 IAH SMF 20:43 22:33 Landed Track >
Nov 03 IAH SMF 21:19 23:20 Landed Late Track >
Nov 02 IAH SMF 20:56 23:04 Landed Late Track >
Nov 01 IAH SMF 20:54 22:46 Landed Track >
Oct 31 IAH SMF 20:48 22:17 Landed Track >

Virgin Australia operates VA 8217 from Houston to Sacramento, a 2,586 km (1,607 mi) trip, six times a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday). The timetable allows 4 h 19 min, but the flight usually takes about 3 h 35 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 1 h 6 min late and still landed at 22:57, just 13 minutes behind schedule.

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About VA 8217

Route
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH to Sacramento International Airport SMF
Distance
2,586 km (1,607 mi)
Typical flight time
3 h 35 min
Flies
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
On time
7 of the last 9
Average delay when late
28 min

VA 8217 FAQ

How long is the VA8217 flight?
The timetable allows 4 h 19 min. Houston to Sacramento is 2,586 km (1,607 mi).
How often is VA8217 late?
2 of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 28 minutes on average.
Which days does VA8217 fly?
Six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does VA8217 use?
It usually arrives at Terminal A at Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does VA8217 have?
Also listed as VOZ8217 (Virgin Australia's ICAO code) and VA 8217.

VA8217 and Houston IAH to Sacramento SMF Flights

Flight VA8217 is a code-share Virgin Australia flight of the United Airlines operated UA1148.

Other flights departing from Houston IAH: UA101, UA1148, UA1420, UA2161

Other flights arriving at Sacramento SMF: UA1193, UA1148, OO4131

All flights connecting Houston IAH to Sacramento SMF.