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VA252 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA252 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Nov 12, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Canberra (CBR) to Melbourne (MEL). The flight is expected to depart at 06:41 and land at 07:35 .
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
Fri, Nov 13
CBR-MEL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 8m early
Canberra(CBR)
06:40
Scheduled: 06:35, Nov 11
Canberra International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 15m
Melbourne(MEL)
07:42
Scheduled: 07:50, Nov 11
Melbourne Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
7
Arrival Gate
10
Baggage
1
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CBR-MEL

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Canberra(CBR)
06:41
Scheduled: 06:35, Nov 12
Canberra International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 15m
Melbourne(MEL)
07:35
Scheduled: 07:50, Nov 12
Melbourne Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
7
Arrival Gate
5
Baggage
2
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CBR-MEL

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Canberra(CBR)
06:35
Scheduled: 06:35, Nov 13
Canberra International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 15m
Melbourne(MEL)
07:50
Scheduled: 07:50, Nov 13
Melbourne Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
10
Baggage
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Delayed (may impact connections)

VA291
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Melbourne (MEL) Canberra (CBR)
Scheduled: 23:40
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1h 17m late
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VA252 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA252 flight flying from Canberra to Melbourne on 11/12/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 5m. The aircraft is equipped with 177 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
93 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
93 %
Early on average
8 minutes
Age
5m
Seats
177
Flight Distance
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Recent Flight History for VA252

Trip.com historical records show that the last VA252 flight departed on Wed, Nov 11 from CBR at approximately 06:40. This flight is expected to arrrive in MEL at 07:42.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Nov 6 Canberra (CBR) Melbourne (MEL) 738 06:34 07:40 Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Canberra (CBR) Melbourne (MEL) 738 06:43 07:43 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Canberra (CBR) Melbourne (MEL) B38M 06:48 07:48 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Canberra (CBR) Melbourne (MEL) 738 06:36 07:32 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Canberra (CBR) Melbourne (MEL) 738 06:40 07:42 Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Canberra (CBR) Melbourne (MEL) B38M 06:41 07:35 Scheduled
Fri, Nov 13 Canberra (CBR) Melbourne (MEL) 738 06:35 07:50 Scheduled

VA252 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA252 is 93% (Late on average 9 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 8 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
93 %
Late on average 9 minutes
Early
7 %
On time
87 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93 %
Early on average 8 minutes
Early
87 %
On time
7 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight va252?

    Flight va252 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 06:35, arrival 07:50 (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight va252 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 06:35, with arrival at 07:50. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight va252 is scheduled to depart at 06:35. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 06:41, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight va252 is scheduled to arrive at 07:50. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 07:35. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 12, 2026.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight va252 is expected at carousel 2 in terminal T3. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight va252 is operated by Virgin Australia from Canberra (CBR) to Melbourne (MEL). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 15 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight va252 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 va252 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 12, 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.
  • Flight va252 has not departed from Canberra (CBR) yet and is currently on schedule for 06:35.
  • Flight va252 usually flies a Boeing 737-800 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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