Virgin Australia
VA1291 Flight Status
According to Trip.com’s latest update for Virgin Australia flight VA1291 from Melbourne to Cairns (MEL–CNS): Flight VA1291 has safely landed at Cairns Airport (CNS) at 09:29 (local time). Arrival was about 21m early.
Thu, Aug 6
Fri, Aug 7
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 10m early
3h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
10
Arrival Gate
21
Baggage
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 21m early
3h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
7
Arrival Gate
21
Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
3h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
17
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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VA1291
Track the Previous Flight Status: Landed at Melbourne
VA248
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Adelaide (ADL)
Melbourne (MEL)
Melbourne (MEL)
Scheduled: 23:40
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18m early
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VA1291 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA1291 flight flying from Melbourne to Cairns on 8/7/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 23y. The aircraft is equipped with 176 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
93
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
100
%
Early on average
7 minutes
Age
23y
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 56% of flights
43 cm
Seat width
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
More legroom than on 33% of flights
50 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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Recent Flight History for VA1291
Trip.com historical records show that the last VA1291 flight departed on Thu, Aug 6 from MEL at approximately 06:44. This flight is expected to arrrive in CNS at 09:40.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, Aug 2 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 738 | 06:43 | 09:50 | Arrived |
| Mon, Aug 3 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 738 | 06:39 | 09:49 | Arrived |
| Tue, Aug 4 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 738 | 06:57 | 09:52 | Arrived |
| Wed, Aug 5 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 738 | 06:49 | 09:42 | Arrived |
| Thu, Aug 6 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | B38M | 06:44 | 09:40 | Arrived |
| Fri, Aug 7 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 738 | 06:32 | 09:29 | Arrived |
| Sat, Aug 8 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 737 | 06:25 | 09:50 | Scheduled |
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VA1291 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA1291 is 93% (Late on average 14 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 7 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
93
%
Late on average
14 minutes
Early
3
%
On time
90
%
30 mins late
7
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100
%
Early on average
7 minutes
Early
70
%
On time
30
%
30 mins late
0
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
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