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VA1294 Flight Status

According to Trip.com's real-time data, the VA1294 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Jul 31, 2026, scheduled to fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL), has experienced a change in flight status: the originally scheduled departure time has been delayed, and the new departure time is 13:47 , with a new arrival time of 16:51 . Trip.com will continue to keep you updated on the latest flight status.
Thu, Jul 30
Fri, Jul 31
Sat, Aug 1
CNS-MEL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 19m late
Cairns(CNS)
14:32
Scheduled: 13:40, Jul 30
Cairns Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 30m
Melbourne(MEL)
17:29
Scheduled: 17:10, Jul 30
Melbourne Airport T3
Check-in Counter
30-36
Boarding Gate
21
Arrival Gate
3
Baggage
2
CNS-MEL

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Delayed
Your flight is about 7m late.
Cairns(CNS)
13:47
Scheduled: 13:40, Jul 31
Cairns Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 30m
Melbourne(MEL)
16:51
Scheduled: 17:10, Jul 31
Melbourne Airport T3
Check-in Counter
30-36
Boarding Gate
19
Arrival Gate
8
Baggage
2
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CNS-MEL

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Cairns(CNS)
13:40
Scheduled: 13:40, Aug 1
Cairns Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 30m
Melbourne(MEL)
17:10
Scheduled: 17:10, Aug 1
Melbourne Airport T3
Check-in Counter
30-36
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
11
Baggage
--
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VA1294

VA1294 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA1294 flight flying from Cairns to Melbourne on 7/31/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 16y, 8m. The aircraft is equipped with 176 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
50 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
87 %
Late on average
18 minutes
Age
16y, 8m
Seats
176
Distance
--
Economy
Business
Onboard Amenities
None
Inflight entertainment is available
Unknown
USB port
Seating Plan
79 cm
More legroom than on 67% of flights
43 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Inflight entertainment is available
Unknown
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
97 cm
More legroom than on 75% of flights
50 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for VA1294

Trip.com historical records show that the last VA1294 flight departed on Thu, Jul 30 from CNS at approximately 14:32. This flight is expected to arrrive in MEL at 17:29.
Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sun, Jul 26 Cairns (CNS) Melbourne (MEL) 738 14:06 17:02 Arrived
Mon, Jul 27 Cairns (CNS) Melbourne (MEL) 738 14:19 17:22 Arrived
Tue, Jul 28 Cairns (CNS) Melbourne (MEL) 738 14:43 17:46 Arrived
Wed, Jul 29 Cairns (CNS) Melbourne (MEL) 738 14:09 17:12 Arrived
Thu, Jul 30 Cairns (CNS) Melbourne (MEL) 738 14:32 17:29 Arrived
Fri, Jul 31 Cairns (CNS) Melbourne (MEL) 738 13:47 16:51 Delayed
Sat, Aug 1 Cairns (CNS) Melbourne (MEL) 738 13:40 17:10 Scheduled
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VA1294 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA1294 is 50% (Late on average 44 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Late on average 18 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
50 %
Late on average 44 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
50 %
30 mins late
33 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
10 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87 %
Late on average 18 minutes
Early
33 %
On time
53 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
10 %
Cancelled
0 %

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