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 28 February 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Canberra Airport at 10:00 28 February 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 1 hours 10 minutes.

Current status of VA259 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 3 hours, 27 minutes

VA259 - VOZ259 Virgin Australia (VA)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to CBR
CBR Canberra Australia
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 3 hours, 27 minutes
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 08:50 28 February 2026
Estimated 08:50 28 February 2026
3 6
Arrival Canberra Airport
IATA: CBRICAO: YSCB
Scheduled 10:00 28 February 2026
Estimated 10:00 28 February 2026
None 8
VA259 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: AI 7163, QR 6307, SQ 6562
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 10 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: Saturday 2026-02-28 05:23 AM
  • Current Time in Canberra: Saturday 2026-02-28 05:23 AM

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 25 Feb
Arrived On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-02-25T08:50
Canberra (CBR) 2026-02-25T10:00
2026-02-25T08:43
2026-02-25T09:53
Mon 23 Feb
Arrived Delayed by 30m
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-02-23T08:50
Canberra (CBR) 2026-02-23T10:00
2026-02-23T09:27
2026-02-23T10:30
Fri 20 Feb
Arrived On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-02-20T08:50
Canberra (CBR) 2026-02-20T10:00
2026-02-20T08:45
2026-02-20T09:54
Tue 17 Feb
Arrived On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-02-17T08:50
Canberra (CBR) 2026-02-17T10:00
2026-02-17T08:44
2026-02-17T09:58
Thu 12 Feb
Arrived On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-02-12T08:50
Canberra (CBR) 2026-02-12T10:00
2026-02-12T08:49
2026-02-12T09:48
Sun 08 Feb
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-02-08T08:50
Canberra (CBR) 2026-02-08T10:00
Sat 07 Feb
Arrived On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-02-07T08:50
Canberra (CBR) 2026-02-07T10:00
2026-02-07T08:53
2026-02-07T09:58
Thu 05 Feb
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-02-05T08:50
Canberra (CBR) 2026-02-05T10:00
Tue 03 Feb
Arrived On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-02-03T08:50
Canberra (CBR) 2026-02-03T10:00
2026-02-03T08:47
2026-02-03T10:07
Mon 26 Jan
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-26T08:50
Canberra (CBR) 2026-01-26T10:00

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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) 10 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 Scheduled 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 .