Virgin Australia VA256 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA256 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Mar 19, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Canberra (CBR) to Melbourne (MEL). The flight is expected to depart at 08:20 and arrive at 09:35 .
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 3m late
1h 15m
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
8
Arrival Gate
13
Baggage
1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 15m
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
7
Arrival Gate
9
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 15m
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
10
Baggage
--
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VA253
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Melbourne (MEL) 
Canberra (CBR)
Canberra (CBR)Scheduled: 07:35
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VA256 Aircraft Details
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
97%
Punctuality (Arrival)
97%
Early on average
9 minutes
Age
8y, 2m
Seats
176
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Inflight entertainment is available
Unknown
USB port
Seat Information
79 cm
More legroom than on 6% of flights
43 cm
Seat width better than on 12% of flights
110°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Inflight entertainment is available
Unknown
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
97 cm
Legroom
50 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for VA256
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Thu, Mar 5 | Canberra (CBR) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 08:39 | 09:41 | Arrived |
| Fri, Mar 6 | Canberra (CBR) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 08:29 | 09:18 | Arrived |
| Thu, Mar 12 | Canberra (CBR) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 08:28 | 09:26 | Arrived |
| Fri, Mar 13 | Canberra (CBR) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 08:25 | 09:22 | Arrived |
| Mon, Mar 16 | Canberra (CBR) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 08:25 | 09:38 | Arrived |
| Thu, Mar 19 | Canberra (CBR) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 08:20 | 09:35 | Scheduled |
| Fri, Mar 20 | Canberra (CBR) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 08:20 | 09:35 | Scheduled |
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VA256 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA256 is 97% (Late on average 9 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 9 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
97%
Late on average 9 minutes
Early
13%
On time
83%
30 mins late
0%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
7%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97%
Early on average 9 minutes
Early
80%
On time
17%
30 mins late
0%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
7%
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Cloudy
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16°C - 23°C
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0 hour time difference
Time on arrival: Canberra 09:35| Melbourne 09:35
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