Virgin Australia VA1294 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA1294 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Nov 11, 2026, flying from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL), departed at 16:08 and is expected to arrive at 20:18 (local time in Melbourne, UTC+11) and land at Melbourne Airport (MEL)
Wed, Nov 11
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En route
Your flight has departed Cairns and is expected to arrive in Melbourne at 20:18.
3h 25m
Check-in Counter
30-36
Boarding Gate
D20
Arrival Gate
9
Baggage
2
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VA1295
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Melbourne (MEL)
Cairns (CNS)
Cairns (CNS)
Scheduled: 14:05
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47m late
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VA1294 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA1294 flight flying from Cairns to Melbourne on 11/11/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 11y, 2m. The aircraft is equipped with 176 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
37
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
77
%
Late on average
17 minutes
Age
11y, 2m
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 60% 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 33% of flights
50 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for VA1294
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Wed, Nov 11 | Cairns (CNS) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 16:08 | 20:18 | En route |
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VA1294 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA1294 is 37% (Late on average 43 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 77% (Late on average 17 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
37
%
Late on average
43 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
37
%
30 mins late
47
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
10
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
77
%
Late on average
17 minutes
Early
23
%
On time
53
%
30 mins late
17
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight va1294?
Flight va1294 has departed (status: En route). Departure 16:08, estimated arrival 20:18 (updated Nov 11, 2026).Is flight va1294 on time today?
Flight va1294 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 16:08 and is estimated to arrive at 20:18.Has flight va1294 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight va1294 is scheduled to depart at 14:45. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 16:08, and the current status is En route (updated Nov 11, 2026).When is flight va1294 scheduled to arrive?
Flight va1294 is scheduled to arrive at 19:10. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 20:18. Status is En route as of Nov 11, 2026.What is the gate information for flight va1294?
For flight va1294, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is D20. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What is the baggage carousel number for flight va1294?
After arrival, baggage for flight va1294 is expected at carousel 2 in terminal T3. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.What route does flight va1294 fly?
Flight va1294 is operated by Virgin Australia from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL). Typical flight time is about 3 hours 25 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.How can I check real-time status for flight va1294?
Track flight va1294 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 va1294 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If va1294 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Nov 11, 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 va1294 departed from Cairns?
Flight va1294 has departed from Cairns (CNS) at 16:08 (status: En route).What is the seat configuration for flight va1294?
Flight va1294 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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