Virgin Australia VA1297 Flight Status
Based on real-time data from Trip.com, flight VA1297, operated by Virgin Australia and scheduled to fly from Melbourne (MEL to Cairns (CNS), has been cancelled. Please contact the airline or airport counter for the latest information.
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Cancelled
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Cancelled
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VA1297 Aircraft Details
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Punctuality (Departure)
83
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Punctuality (Arrival)
93
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Early on average
3 minutes
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Flight History for VA1297
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Type | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Thu, Oct 1 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | B38M | 17:39 | 20:34 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 2 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 738 | 19:14 | 21:14 | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 3 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 738 | 18:23 | 20:23 | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 4 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 738 | 17:13 | 19:07 | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 5 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 7M8 | -- | -- | Cancelled |
| Sun, Oct 11 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 73H | -- | -- | Cancelled |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 7M8 | -- | -- | Cancelled |
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VA1297 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA1297 is 83% (Late on average 24 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 3 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
83
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Late on average
24 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
83
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30 mins late
7
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60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
3
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Cancelled
0
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On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93
%
Early on average
3 minutes
Early
67
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On time
27
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30 mins late
7
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60 mins late
0
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90 mins late
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Cancelled
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight va1297?
Flight va1297 has been canceled (status: Cancelled). Contact Virgin Australia or your booking channel for rebooking or refund (updated Oct 23, 2026).Is flight va1297 on time today?
Flight va1297 has been canceled (status: Cancelled). Contact Virgin Australia or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options; if booked on Trip.com, use Manage Booking.Has flight va1297 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight va1297 is scheduled to depart at 16:35. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 16:35, and the current status is Cancelled (updated Oct 23, 2026).When is flight va1297 scheduled to arrive?
Flight va1297 is scheduled to arrive at 19:05. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 19:05. Status is Cancelled as of Oct 23, 2026.How can I check real-time status for flight va1297?
Track flight va1297 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 flight va1297 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If va1297 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Cancelled, updated Oct 23, 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.Has flight va1297 departed from Melbourne?
Flight va1297 has been canceled and did not depart from Melbourne (MEL). Contact Virgin Australia or your booking channel for next steps.
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