Virgin Australia
VA1293 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA1293 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Oct 14, 2026, flying from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS), departed at 08:56 and is expected to arrive at 10:57 (local time in Cairns, UTC+10) and land at Cairns Airport (CNS)
Tue, Oct 13
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 2m late
3h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
10
Arrival Gate
21
Baggage
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En route
Your flight has departed Melbourne and is expected to arrive in Cairns at 10:57.
3h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
3
Arrival Gate
21
Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
3h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
15
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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VA1293 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA1293 flight flying from Melbourne to Cairns on 10/14/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 14y, 11m. The aircraft is equipped with 176 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
53
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
83
%
Late on average
9 minutes
Age
14y, 11m
Seats
176
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
None
Inflight entertainment is available
Unknown
USB port
Seat Information
79 cm
More legroom than on 78% of flights
43 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Inflight entertainment is available
Unknown
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
97 cm
More legroom than on 75% of flights
50 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for VA1293
Trip.com historical records show that the last VA1293 flight departed on Tue, Oct 13 from MEL at approximately 08:57. This flight is expected to arrrive in CNS at 11:02.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Fri, Oct 9 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | B38M | 08:52 | 10:43 | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 10 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 738 | 08:51 | 10:50 | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 11 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | B38M | 08:51 | 10:52 | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 12 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 738 | 08:59 | 11:08 | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 13 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | B38M | 08:57 | 11:02 | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 14 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | B38M | 08:56 | 10:57 | En route |
| Thu, Oct 15 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 738 | 08:35 | 11:00 | Scheduled |
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VA1293 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA1293 is 53% (Late on average 37 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 83% (Late on average 9 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
53
%
Late on average
37 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
53
%
30 mins late
33
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
10
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
83
%
Late on average
9 minutes
Early
43
%
On time
40
%
30 mins late
7
%
60 mins late
10
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Flight FAQs
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What is the current status of flight va1293?
Flight va1293 has departed (status: En route). Departure 08:56, estimated arrival 10:57 (updated Oct 14, 2026). -
Is flight va1293 on time today?
Flight va1293 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 08:56 and is estimated to arrive at 10:57. -
Has flight va1293 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight va1293 is scheduled to depart at 08:35. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 08:56, and the current status is En route (updated Oct 14, 2026). -
When is flight va1293 scheduled to arrive?
Flight va1293 is scheduled to arrive at 11:00. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 10:57. Status is En route as of Oct 14, 2026. -
What is the gate information for flight va1293?
For flight va1293, the departure terminal is T3 and the boarding gate is 3. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security. -
What route does flight va1293 fly?
Flight va1293 is operated by Virgin Australia from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS). Typical flight time is about 3 hours 25 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday. -
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If flight va1293 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
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Has flight va1293 departed from Melbourne?
Flight va1293 has departed from Melbourne (MEL) at 08:56 (status: En route). -
What is the seat configuration for flight va1293?
Flight va1293 usually flies a Boeing 737-800 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
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