Virgin Australia
VA1294 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA1294 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Jul 31, 2026, scheduled to fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL), has experienced a change in flight status: the originally scheduled departure time has been delayed, and the new departure time is 13:47 , with a new arrival time of 16:51 . Trip.com will continue to keep you updated on the latest flight status.
Thu, Jul 30
Fri, Jul 31
Sat, Aug 1
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 19m late
3h 30m
Check-in Counter
30-36
Boarding Gate
21
Arrival Gate
3
Baggage
2
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Delayed
Your flight is about 7m late
3h 30m
Check-in Counter
30-36
Boarding Gate
19
Arrival Gate
8
Baggage
2
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
3h 30m
Check-in Counter
30-36
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
11
Baggage
--
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VA1294 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA1294 flight flying from Cairns to Melbourne on 7/31/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 16y, 8m. The aircraft is equipped with 176 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
50
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
87
%
Late on average
18 minutes
Age
16y, 8m
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 67% 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 VA1294
Trip.com historical records show that the last VA1294 flight departed on Thu, Jul 30 from CNS at approximately 14:32. This flight is expected to arrrive in MEL at 17:29.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, Jul 26 | Cairns (CNS) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 14:06 | 17:02 | Arrived |
| Mon, Jul 27 | Cairns (CNS) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 14:19 | 17:22 | Arrived |
| Tue, Jul 28 | Cairns (CNS) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 14:43 | 17:46 | Arrived |
| Wed, Jul 29 | Cairns (CNS) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 14:09 | 17:12 | Arrived |
| Thu, Jul 30 | Cairns (CNS) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 14:32 | 17:29 | Arrived |
| Fri, Jul 31 | Cairns (CNS) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 13:47 | 16:51 | Delayed |
| Sat, Aug 1 | Cairns (CNS) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 13:40 | 17:10 | Scheduled |
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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 50% (Late on average 44 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Late on average 18 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
50
%
Late on average
44 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
50
%
30 mins late
33
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
10
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87
%
Late on average
18 minutes
Early
33
%
On time
53
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
10
%
Cancelled
0
%
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