Virgin Australia VA291 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Virgin Australia VA291 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Canberra (CBR) Australia. It's operated by Virgin Australia. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 21:55 01 March 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Canberra Airport at 23:05 01 March 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 1 hours 10 minutes.

Current status of VA291 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 15 hours, 39 minutes

VA291 - VOZ291 Virgin Australia (VA)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to CBR
CBR Canberra Australia
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 15 hours, 39 minutes
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 21:55 01 March 2026
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Arrival Canberra Airport
IATA: CBRICAO: YSCB
Scheduled 23:05 01 March 2026
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VA291 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: AI 7165, QR 7141, SQ 6568
  • 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, 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: F-YSCB2
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Sunday 2026-03-01 06:16 AM
  • Current Time in Canberra: Sunday 2026-03-01 06:16 AM

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Virgin Australia Flight VA291 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Australia VA291 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 VA291 flight?

The current status of flight Virgin Australia VA291 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Australia VA291 flight?

All Virgin Australia VA291 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

How many Virgin Australia VA291 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Australia VA291 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday.