Virgin Australia VA1290 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Virgin Australia VA1290 takes off from Cairns (CNS) Australia to Melbourne (MEL) Australia. It's operated by Virgin Australia. The plane leaves Cairns Airport at 09:10 Australia/Brisbane. The flight is expected to land at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 13:40 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 3 hours 30 minutes.

VA1290 - VOZ1290 Virgin Australia (VA)
CNS Cairns Australia
Flight CNS to MEL
MEL Melbourne Australia
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Cairns Airport
IATA: CNSICAO: YBCS
Scheduled 09:10
2 21
Arrival Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 13:40
3 2
VA1290 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2306 kms / 1433 miles
Airline
  • Virgin Australia
  • IATA: VA
  • ICAO: VOZ
  • Operating Days: Wednesday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: None
  • Seats: None
  • Freight capacity: None
  • Passenger classes: None
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
  • Callsign: None
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Current Time in Cairns: Wednesday 2026-01-21 14:39 PM
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Wednesday 2026-01-21 15:39 PM

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Virgin Australia Flight VA1290 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Australia VA1290 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 30 minutes, with the flight distance of 2306 km (1433 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Australia VA1290 flight?

All Virgin Australia VA1290 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Virgin Australia VA1290 is arriving at?

Flight Virgin Australia VA1290 arrives in Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at Terminal 3.

How many Virgin Australia VA1290 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Australia VA1290 is operated on Wednesday.