Virgin Australia VA281 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

Domestic flight Virgin Australia VA281 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Canberra (CBR) Australia. It's operated by Virgin Australia. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 17:05 26 May 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Canberra Airport at 18:10 26 May 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 60 minutes.

Current status of VA281 is Scheduled Expected Depart in 13 hours, 22 minutes

VA281 - VOZ281 Virgin Australia (VA)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to CBR
CBR Canberra Australia
Scheduled Expected Depart in 13 hours, 22 minutes
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 17:05 26 May 2026
3 8
Arrival Canberra Airport
IATA: CBRICAO: YSCB
Scheduled 18:10 26 May 2026
- 7
VA281 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 60 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: 176
  • Freight capacity: 8.7 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
  • Callsign: F-YSCB2
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Tuesday 2026-05-26 03:43 AM
  • Current Time in Canberra: Tuesday 2026-05-26 03:43 AM

Virgin Australia VA281 Flight Statistics

Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
FLIGHT NO VA281
AIRPLANE Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
ON TIME 13
DELAYED 1
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 25
DELAYED 5
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 45
DELAYED 14
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 68
DELAYED 16
CANCELLED 0
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

Virgin Australia VA281 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Sun 24 May
In Gate
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-05-24 17:05
Canberra (CBR) 2026-05-24 18:10
2026-05-24 17:17
2026-05-24 18:05
Wed 20 May
Departed On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-05-20T17:05
Canberra (CBR) 2026-05-20T18:10
2026-05-20T17:07
Sun 17 May
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-05-17T17:05
Canberra (CBR) 2026-05-17T18:10
Fri 15 May
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-05-15T17:05
Canberra (CBR) 2026-05-15T18:10
Thu 14 May
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-05-14T17:05
Canberra (CBR) 2026-05-14T18:10
Mon 11 May
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-05-11T17:05
Canberra (CBR) 2026-05-11T18:10
Sun 10 May
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-05-10T17:05
Canberra (CBR) 2026-05-10T18:10
Fri 08 May
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-05-08T17:05
Canberra (CBR) 2026-05-08T18:10
Thu 07 May
Arrived On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-05-07T17:05
Canberra (CBR) 2026-05-07T18:10
2026-05-07T17:05
2026-05-07T18:15
Wed 06 May
Arrived On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-05-06T17:05
Canberra (CBR) 2026-05-06T18:10
2026-05-06T17:12
2026-05-06T18:12

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Virgin Australia Flight VA281 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Australia VA281 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 60 minutes, with the flight distance of 470 km (292 miles).

What is the current status of Virgin Australia VA281 flight?

The current status of flight Virgin Australia VA281 is Scheduled.

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Australia VA281 flight?

All Virgin Australia VA281 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

When does the flight Virgin Australia VA281 arrive?

Flight Virgin Australia VA281 arrives at 18:10.

Which terminal the flight Virgin Australia VA281 is arriving at?

Flight Virgin Australia VA281 arrives in Canberra Airport at Terminal -.

How many Virgin Australia VA281 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Australia VA281 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .