Virgin Australia VA259 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Virgin Australia VA259 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Canberra (CBR) Australia. It's operated by Virgin Australia. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 08:50 18 January 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Canberra Airport at 10:00 18 January 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 1 hours 3 minutes.

Current status of VA259 is Arrived On time

VA259 - VOZ259 Virgin Australia (VA)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to CBR
CBR Canberra Australia
Arrived On time
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 08:50 18 January 2026
Actual 08:44 18 January 2026
3 5
Arrival Canberra Airport
IATA: CBRICAO: YSCB
Scheduled 10:00 18 January 2026
Actual 09:47 18 January 2026
None 7
VA259 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: AI 7163, QR 6307, SQ 6562
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 3 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 470 kms / 292 miles
Airline
  • Virgin Australia
  • IATA: VA
  • ICAO: VOZ
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 68
  • Freight capacity: 5 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
  • Callsign: T-YMML107
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Sunday 2026-01-18 21:09 PM
  • Current Time in Canberra: Sunday 2026-01-18 21:09 PM

Virgin Australia VA259 Flight Statistics

Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
FLIGHT NO VA259
AIRPLANE Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
ON TIME 11
DELAYED 3
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 24
DELAYED 4
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 48
DELAYED 10
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 68
DELAYED 15
CANCELLED 1
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

Virgin Australia VA259 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Wed 14 Jan
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-14T08:50
Canberra (CBR) 2026-01-14T10:00
Tue 13 Jan
Arrived On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-13T08:50
Canberra (CBR) 2026-01-13T10:00
2026-01-13T08:46
2026-01-13T09:59
Sun 11 Jan
Departed On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-11T08:50
Canberra (CBR) 2026-01-11T10:00
2026-01-11T08:52
Fri 09 Jan
Arrived On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-09T08:50
Canberra (CBR) 2026-01-09T10:00
2026-01-09T08:53
2026-01-09T09:59
Wed 07 Jan
Arrived On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-07T08:50
Canberra (CBR) 2026-01-07T10:00
2026-01-07T08:48
2026-01-07T10:03
Sat 03 Jan
Departed On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-03T08:50
Canberra (CBR) 2026-01-03T10:00
2026-01-03T08:42
Mon 29 Dec
Arrived On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-12-29T08:50
Canberra (CBR) 2025-12-29T10:00
2025-12-29T08:46
2025-12-29T09:48
Sun 23 Nov
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-11-23T08:50
Canberra (CBR) 2025-11-23T10:00
Fri 21 Nov
Arrived On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-11-21T08:50
Canberra (CBR) 2025-11-21T10:00
2025-11-21T08:51
2025-11-21T09:54
Tue 18 Nov
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-11-18T08:50
Canberra (CBR) 2025-11-18T10:00

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Virgin Australia Flight VA259 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Australia VA259 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 3 minutes, with the flight distance of 470 km (292 miles).

What is the current status of Virgin Australia VA259 flight?

The current status of flight Virgin Australia VA259 is Arrived On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Australia VA259 flight?

All Virgin Australia VA259 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

How many Virgin Australia VA259 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Australia VA259 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .