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VA259 Flight Status

Status: Flight VA259 Landed Safely | Early. According to Trip.com's latest status for Virgin Australia flight VA259 from Melbourne to Canberra (MEL-CBR): Landed: Canberra International Airport (CBR) at 09:45 (local time) Early: Approximately 15m early.
Sun, Nov 1
Mon, Nov 2
Tue, Nov 3
MEL-CBR

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 12m early
Melbourne(MEL)
09:05
Scheduled: 08:50, Nov 1
Melbourne Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 10m
Canberra(CBR)
09:48
Scheduled: 10:00, Nov 1
Canberra International Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
1
Arrival Gate
7
Baggage
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 15m early
Melbourne(MEL)
09:01
Scheduled: 08:50, Nov 2
Melbourne Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 10m
Canberra(CBR)
09:45
Scheduled: 10:00, Nov 2
Canberra International Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
13
Arrival Gate
7
Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Melbourne(MEL)
08:50
Scheduled: 08:50, Nov 3
Melbourne Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 10m
Canberra(CBR)
10:00
Scheduled: 10:00, Nov 3
Canberra International Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
6
Arrival Gate
7
Baggage
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Landed at Melbourne

VA252
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Canberra (CBR) Melbourne (MEL)
Scheduled: 07:50
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5m early
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VA259 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA259 flight flying from Melbourne to Canberra on 11/2/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 14y, 4m. The aircraft is equipped with 176 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
73 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
90 %
Late on average
5 minutes
Age
14y, 4m
Seats
176
Distance
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Flight History for VA259

Trip.com historical records show that the last VA259 flight departed on Sun, Nov 1 from MEL at approximately 09:05. This flight is expected to arrrive in CBR at 09:48.
Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Wed, Oct 28 Melbourne (MEL) Canberra (CBR) 738 09:04 09:48 Arrived
Thu, Oct 29 Melbourne (MEL) Canberra (CBR) 738 09:32 10:15 Arrived
Fri, Oct 30 Melbourne (MEL) Canberra (CBR) 738 09:24 10:08 Arrived
Sat, Oct 31 Melbourne (MEL) Canberra (CBR) 738 09:13 09:59 Arrived
Sun, Nov 1 Melbourne (MEL) Canberra (CBR) B38M 09:05 09:48 Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Melbourne (MEL) Canberra (CBR) 738 09:01 09:45 Arrived
Tue, Nov 3 Melbourne (MEL) Canberra (CBR) 738 08:50 10:00 Scheduled

VA259 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA259 is 73% (Late on average 26 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Late on average 5 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
73 %
Late on average 26 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
73 %
30 mins late
20 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
7 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90 %
Late on average 5 minutes
Early
57 %
On time
33 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight va259?

    Flight va259 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 09:45 (updated Nov 2, 2026).
  • Flight va259 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 09:45; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight va259 is scheduled to depart at 08:50. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 09:01, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 2, 2026).
  • Flight va259 is scheduled to arrive at 10:00. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 09:45. Status is Arrived as of Nov 2, 2026.
  • For flight va259, the departure terminal is T3 and the boarding gate is 13. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight va259 is operated by Virgin Australia from Melbourne (MEL) to Canberra (CBR). Typical flight time is about 1 hour10 minutes; operating days may include Monday.
  • Track flight va259 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 va259 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 2, 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 va259 has already left Melbourne and completed its journey. Departure was 09:01; actual arrival 09:45.
  • Flight va259 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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Destination Info: Canberra Weather & Time

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Partly clear with thunder and rain
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10°C - 21°C
Expected weather conditions upon arrival
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Time on arrival: Melbourne 09:45 | Canberra 09:45

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