Virgin Australia VA1291 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA1291 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Jun 1, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS). The flight is expected to depart at 06:25 and arrive at 09:50 .
Sun, May 31
Mon, Jun 1
Tue, Jun 2
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
3h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
1
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
3h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
13
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
3h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
3
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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VA1291 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA1291 flight from Melbourne to Cairns on 6/1/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 12y, 10m. The aircraft has 176 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
100%
Punctuality (Arrival)
100%
Early on average
4 minutes
Age
12y, 10m
Seats
176
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
None
Inflight entertainment is available
Unknown
USB port
Seat Information
79 cm
More legroom than on 50% of flights
43 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Snacks
Inflight entertainment is available
Unknown
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
97 cm
More legroom than on 33% of flights
50 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for VA1291
Trip.com historical records show that the last VA1291 flight departed on Sun, May 31 from MEL at approximately 06:25. This flight is expected to arrrive in CNS at 09:50.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Wed, May 27 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 738 | 06:25 | 09:50 | Scheduled |
| Thu, May 28 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 738 | 06:25 | 09:50 | Scheduled |
| Fri, May 29 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 738 | 06:25 | 09:50 | Scheduled |
| Sat, May 30 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 737 | 06:25 | 09:50 | Scheduled |
| Sun, May 31 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | B38M | 06:25 | 09:50 | Scheduled |
| Mon, Jun 1 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 738 | 06:25 | 09:50 | Scheduled |
| Tue, Jun 2 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 738 | 06:25 | 09:50 | Scheduled |
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VA1291 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA1291 is 100% (Late on average 11 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 4 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
100%
Late on average 11 minutes
Early
0%
On time
100%
30 mins late
0%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100%
Early on average 4 minutes
Early
67%
On time
33%
30 mins late
0%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
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