Virgin Australia VA1291 Flight status
According to Trip.com’s latest update for Virgin Australia flight VA1291 from Melbourne to Cairns (MEL–CNS): Flight VA1291 has safely landed at Cairns Airport (CNS) at 08:23 (local time). Arrival was about 7m early.
Sat, Oct 24
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 7m early
3h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
14
Arrival Gate
21
Baggage
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VA1291 Aircraft Details
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Punctuality (Departure)
70
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
93
%
Early on average
3 minutes
Age
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Seats
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Flight Distance
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Economy
In-Flight Services
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Seat Information
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Legroom
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Seat width
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Reclining Angle
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Flight History for VA1291
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, Oct 18 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 738 | 07:25 | 09:20 | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | B38M | 06:42 | 08:38 | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | B38M | 07:07 | 09:00 | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 738 | 06:15 | 08:13 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | B38M | 06:27 | 08:25 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 738 | 06:39 | 08:39 | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 24 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | B38M | 06:24 | 08:23 | Arrived |
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VA1291 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA1291 is 70% (Late on average 27 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 3 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
70
%
Late on average
27 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
70
%
30 mins late
17
%
60 mins late
13
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
1
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93
%
Early on average
3 minutes
Early
70
%
On time
23
%
30 mins late
7
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
1
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight va1291?
Flight va1291 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 08:23 (updated Oct 30, 2026).Is flight va1291 on time today?
Flight va1291 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 08:23; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.Has flight va1291 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight va1291 is scheduled to depart at 06:05. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 06:24, and the current status is Arrived (updated Oct 30, 2026).When is flight va1291 scheduled to arrive?
Flight va1291 is scheduled to arrive at 08:30. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 08:23. Status is Arrived as of Oct 30, 2026.What is the gate information for flight va1291?
For flight va1291, the departure terminal is T3 and the boarding gate is 14. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What route does flight va1291 fly?
Flight va1291 is operated by Virgin Australia from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS). Typical flight time is about 3 hours 25 minutes; operating days may include Friday.How can I check real-time status for flight va1291?
Track flight va1291 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.If flight va1291 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If va1291 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Oct 30, 2026). Contact Virgin Australia or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.Has flight va1291 departed from Melbourne?
Flight va1291 has already left Melbourne and completed its journey. Departure was 06:24; actual arrival 08:23.
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