Delayed 3h25'
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Departure: Thu, Jun 18, 2026
Scheduled:
15:35
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Actual:
19:00
Terminal: 1 | Gate: C6
Arrival: Thu, Jun 18, 2026
Scheduled:
17:39
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Estimated:
20:31
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Delay:
2h52'
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VS 5291 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jun 18 19:00 20:31
Delayed
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Jun 17 16:17 17:38
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Jun 16 15:54 17:29
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Jun 15 16:27 18:03
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Jun 14 16:37 18:25
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Virgin Atlantic Airways VS 5291 Atlanta to San Francisco Flight Information

Virgin Atlantic Airways Flight VS5291 connects Atlanta, United States to San Francisco, United States, taking off from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport ATL and landing at San Francisco International Airport SFO.

How long is the VS5291 flight from Atlanta to San Francisco?

The average flight time from Atlanta to San Francisco is 4 hours and 36 minutes. The flight distance is 3434 km / 2134 miles and the average flight speed is 745 km/h / 463 mph.

How many VS5291 flights are operated per week?

6 flights per week. The flight VS5291 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Virgin Atlantic Airways Flight VS5291 Atlanta to San Francisco?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Virgin Atlantic Airways Flight VS5291 is 4.6/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight VS5291 arriving at?

Flight VS5291 arrives at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Terminal 1.

When was the latest VS5291 flight?

The latest flight took off on Friday, June 19th, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 20:31.

How else can the flight VS5291 be referenced as?

This Virgin Atlantic Airways flight can also be referenced as VIR5291, VS 5291, VIR 5291.

How often is flight VS5291 delayed?

On average, 60% of all VS5291 flights are delayed. The average delay is 44 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled VS5291 flight or baggage issues?

If your VS5291 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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VS5291 and Atlanta ATL to San Francisco SFO Flights

Other flights departing from Atlanta ATL: DL70, DL823, DL5529, DL1868

Other flights arriving at San Francisco SFO: BA287, DL823, UA4628, UA1230

All flights connecting Atlanta ATL to San Francisco SFO.

VS5291 Virgin Atlantic Airways Flight: Atlanta to San Francisco Route Map

VS5291 Virgin Atlantic Airways Flight Map: Atlanta to San Francisco
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