Virgin Australia VA1294 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Virgin Australia VA1294 takes off from Cairns (CNS) Australia to Melbourne (MEL) Australia. It's operated by Virgin Australia. The plane leaves Cairns Airport at 13:40 13 April 2026 Australia/Brisbane. The flight is expected to land at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 17:10 13 April 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 3 hours 30 minutes.

Current status of VA1294 is Scheduled Delayed by 1h 5m Estimated Depart in 8 hours, 5 minutes

VA1294 - VOZ1294 Virgin Australia (VA)
CNS Cairns Australia
Flight CNS to MEL
MEL Melbourne Australia
Scheduled Delayed by 1h 5m Estimated Depart in 8 hours, 5 minutes
Departure Cairns Airport
IATA: CNSICAO: YBCS
Scheduled 13:40 13 April 2026
Estimated 14:45 13 April 2026
2 21
Arrival Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 17:10 13 April 2026
Estimated 18:15 13 April 2026
3 2
VA1294 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: AI 7168, QR 4262, SQ 6675
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 30 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-YLRE2
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Current Time in Cairns: Monday 2026-04-13 06:40 AM
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Monday 2026-04-13 06:40 AM

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Virgin Australia Flight VA1294 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Australia VA1294 flight?

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

What is the current status of Virgin Australia VA1294 flight?

The current status of flight Virgin Australia VA1294 is Scheduled Delayed by 1h 5m.

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Australia VA1294 flight?

All Virgin Australia VA1294 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

When does the flight Virgin Australia VA1294 arrive?

Flight Virgin Australia VA1294 arrives at 17:10.

Which terminal the flight Virgin Australia VA1294 is arriving at?

Flight Virgin Australia VA1294 arrives in Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at Terminal 3.

How many Virgin Australia VA1294 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Australia VA1294 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .