Virgin Australia VA1290 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA1290 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Oct 24, 2026, flying from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL), departed at 09:24 (local time in Cairns, UTC+10) and is expected to arrive at 13:32 (local time in Melbourne, UTC+11) at Melbourne Airport (MEL).
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Sat, Oct 24
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 41m late
3h 30m
Check-in Counter
30-36
Boarding Gate
21
Arrival Gate
3
Baggage
2
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En route
Your flight has departed Cairns and is expected to arrive in Melbourne at 13:32.
3h 30m
Check-in Counter
30-36
Boarding Gate
21
Arrival Gate
8
Baggage
2
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VA1291
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Melbourne (MEL)
Cairns (CNS)
Cairns (CNS)
Scheduled: 08:30
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7m early
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VA1290 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA1290 flight from Cairns to Melbourne on 10/24/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 737 MAX 8. This aircraft has been in service for 1y, 2m. The aircraft has 177 seats.
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Punctuality (Departure)
74
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
84
%
Late on average
2 minutes
Age
1y, 2m
Seats
177
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Business
Premium Economy
In-Flight Services
None
Inflight entertainment is available
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port
Seat Information
76 cm
More legroom than on 40% of flights
43 cm
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Inflight entertainment is available
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
94 cm
Legroom
53 cm
Seat width better than on 50% of flights
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
None
On-demand entertainment
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
86 cm
Legroom
43 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
--
Seat layout example
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Flight History for VA1290
Trip.com historical records show that the last VA1290 flight departed on Fri, Oct 23 from CNS at approximately 10:07. This flight is expected to arrrive in MEL at 14:21.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, Oct 18 | Cairns (CNS) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 10:10 | 14:21 | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Cairns (CNS) | Melbourne (MEL) | B38M | 09:52 | 13:57 | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Cairns (CNS) | Melbourne (MEL) | B38M | 10:03 | 14:16 | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Cairns (CNS) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 09:18 | 13:35 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Cairns (CNS) | Melbourne (MEL) | B38M | 09:49 | 13:58 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Cairns (CNS) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 10:07 | 14:21 | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 24 | Cairns (CNS) | Melbourne (MEL) | B38M | 09:24 | 13:32 | En route |
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VA1290 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA1290 is 74% (Late on average 24 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 84% (Late on average 2 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
74
%
Late on average
24 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
74
%
30 mins late
21
%
60 mins late
5
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
84
%
Late on average
2 minutes
Early
63
%
On time
21
%
30 mins late
16
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight va1290?
Flight va1290 has departed (status: En route). Departure 09:24, estimated arrival 13:32 (updated Oct 24, 2026).Is flight va1290 on time today?
Flight va1290 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 09:24 and is estimated to arrive at 13:32.Has flight va1290 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight va1290 is scheduled to depart at 09:10. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 09:24, and the current status is En route (updated Oct 24, 2026).When is flight va1290 scheduled to arrive?
Flight va1290 is scheduled to arrive at 13:40. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 13:32. Status is En route as of Oct 24, 2026.What is the gate information for flight va1290?
For flight va1290, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is 21. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What is the baggage carousel number for flight va1290?
After arrival, baggage for flight va1290 is expected at carousel 2 in terminal T3. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.What route does flight va1290 fly?
Flight va1290 is operated by Virgin Australia from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL). Typical flight time is about 3 hours 30 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.How can I check real-time status for flight va1290?
Track flight va1290 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.If flight va1290 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If va1290 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Oct 24, 2026). Contact Virgin Australia or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.Has flight va1290 departed from Cairns?
Flight va1290 has departed from Cairns (CNS) at 09:24 (status: En route).What is the seat configuration for flight va1290?
Flight va1290 usually flies a Boeing 737 MAX 8 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
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