Departure: Tue, Jul 21, 2026
Scheduled:
20:44
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Estimated:
23:07
Arrival: Tue, Jul 21, 2026
Scheduled:
23:42
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VS 5481 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jul 21 20:44 23:42
Delayed >2h
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Jul 20 20:56 23:21
Landed
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Jul 19 00:05 02:36
Delayed
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Jul 17 22:09 00:39
Delayed
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Jul 16 21:40 00:08
Landed Late
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Virgin Atlantic Airways VS 5481 Detroit to Fort Lauderdale Flight Information

Virgin Atlantic Airways Flight VS5481 connects Detroit, United States to Fort Lauderdale, United States, taking off from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW and landing at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport FLL.

How long is the VS5481 flight from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale?

The average flight time from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale is 2 hours and 37 minutes. The flight distance is 1818 km / 1130 miles and the average flight speed is 691 km/h / 429 mph.

How many VS5481 flights are operated per week?

6 flights per week. The flight VS5481 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Virgin Atlantic Airways Flight VS5481 Detroit to Fort Lauderdale?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Virgin Atlantic Airways Flight VS5481 is 4.4/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight VS5481 arriving at?

Flight VS5481 arrives at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) Terminal 2.

When was the latest VS5481 flight?

The latest flight took off on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026 with the flight status being Scheduled on 23:42.

How else can the flight VS5481 be referenced as?

This Virgin Atlantic Airways flight can also be referenced as VIR5481, VS 5481, VIR 5481.

How often is flight VS5481 delayed?

On average, 60% of all VS5481 flights are delayed. The average delay is 61 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled VS5481 flight or baggage issues?

If your VS5481 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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VS5481 and Detroit DTW to Fort Lauderdale FLL Flights

Other flights departing from Detroit DTW: DL2076, DL2296, DL1207, TK206

Other flights arriving at Fort Lauderdale FLL: UA1374, B62465, DL2296, B6305

All flights connecting Detroit DTW to Fort Lauderdale FLL.

VS5481 Virgin Atlantic Airways Flight: Detroit to Fort Lauderdale Route Map

VS5481 Virgin Atlantic Airways Flight Map: Detroit to Fort Lauderdale
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