Virgin Australia VA1291 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Virgin Australia VA1291 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Cairns (CNS) Australia. It's operated by Virgin Australia. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 06:25 01 May 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Cairns Airport at 09:50 01 May 2026 Australia/Brisbane. The flight will last about 3 hours 13 minutes.

Current status of VA1291 is Arrived On time

VA1291 - VOZ1291 Virgin Australia (VA)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to CNS
CNS Cairns Australia
Arrived On time
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 06:25 01 May 2026
Actual 06:25 01 May 2026
3 12
Arrival Cairns Airport
IATA: CNSICAO: YBCS
Scheduled 09:50 01 May 2026
Actual 09:38 01 May 2026
2 21
VA1291 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: AI 7167, CZ 1059, SQ 6674
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 13 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2306 kms / 1433 miles
Airline
  • Virgin Australia
  • IATA: VA
  • ICAO: VOZ
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 176
  • Freight capacity: 8.7 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
  • Callsign: F-YNAR3
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Friday 2026-05-01 21:57 PM
  • Current Time in Cairns: Friday 2026-05-01 21:57 PM

Virgin Australia VA1291 Flight Statistics

Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
FLIGHT NO VA1291
AIRPLANE Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
ON TIME 14
DELAYED 0
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 25
DELAYED 0
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 25
DELAYED 0
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 28
DELAYED 0
CANCELLED 0
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

Virgin Australia VA1291 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Fri 24 Apr
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-04-24T06:25
Cairns (CNS) 2026-04-24T09:50
Tue 21 Apr
Arrived On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-04-21T06:25
Cairns (CNS) 2026-04-21T09:50
2026-04-21T06:20
2026-04-21T09:26
Mon 20 Apr
Arrived On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-04-20T06:25
Cairns (CNS) 2026-04-20T09:50
2026-04-20T06:28
2026-04-20T09:46
Thu 16 Apr
Arrived On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-04-16T06:25
Cairns (CNS) 2026-04-16T09:50
2026-04-16T06:30
2026-04-16T09:52
Mon 13 Apr
Arrived On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-04-13T06:25
Cairns (CNS) 2026-04-13T09:50
2026-04-13T06:29
2026-04-13T09:45
Sun 12 Apr
Departed On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-04-12T06:25
Cairns (CNS) 2026-04-12T09:50
2026-04-12T06:22
Sat 11 Apr
Arrived On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-04-11T06:25
Cairns (CNS) 2026-04-11T09:50
2026-04-11T06:21
2026-04-11T09:43
Wed 08 Apr
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-04-08T06:25
Cairns (CNS) 2026-04-08T09:50
Wed 01 Apr
Arrived On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-04-01T06:05
Cairns (CNS) 2026-04-01T08:30
2026-04-01T06:03
2026-04-01T08:28
Tue 31 Mar
Arrived On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-03-31T06:05
Cairns (CNS) 2026-03-31T08:30
2026-03-31T06:00
2026-03-31T08:17

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Virgin Australia Flight VA1291 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Australia VA1291 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 13 minutes, with the flight distance of 2306 km (1433 miles).

What is the current status of Virgin Australia VA1291 flight?

The current status of flight Virgin Australia VA1291 is Arrived On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Australia VA1291 flight?

All Virgin Australia VA1291 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

When does the flight Virgin Australia VA1291 arrive?

Flight Virgin Australia VA1291 arrives at 09:50.

Which terminal the flight Virgin Australia VA1291 is arriving at?

Flight Virgin Australia VA1291 arrives in Cairns Airport at Terminal 2.

How many Virgin Australia VA1291 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Australia VA1291 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .