Virgin Australia VA1294 Flight Status
According to Trip.com’s latest update for Virgin Australia flight VA1294 from Cairns to Melbourne (CNS–MEL): Flight VA1294 has safely landed at Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 17:31 (local time). Arrival was about 21m late.
Sun, May 10
Mon, May 11
Tue, May 12
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 3m early
3h 30m
Check-in Counter
30-36
Boarding Gate
21
Arrival Gate
11
Baggage
2
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 21m late
3h 30m
Check-in Counter
30-36
Boarding Gate
21
Arrival Gate
9
Baggage
2
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
3h 30m
Check-in Counter
30-36
Boarding Gate
20
Arrival Gate
12
Baggage
2
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Delayed (may impact connections)
VA1293
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Melbourne (MEL) 
Cairns (CNS)
Cairns (CNS)Scheduled: 13:00
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18m late
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VA1294 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA1294 flight flying from Cairns to Melbourne on 5/11/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 15y, 5m. The aircraft is equipped with 176 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
60%
Punctuality (Arrival)
97%
Late on average
2 minutes
Age
15y, 5m
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 43% of flights
43 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Snacks
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
Trip.com historical records show that the last VA1294 flight departed on Sun, May 10 from CNS at approximately 14:10. This flight is expected to arrrive in MEL at 17:07.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Thu, May 7 | Cairns (CNS) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 14:07 | 17:06 | Arrived |
| Fri, May 8 | Cairns (CNS) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 14:24 | 17:24 | Arrived |
| Sat, May 9 | Cairns (CNS) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 14:08 | 17:04 | Arrived |
| Sun, May 10 | Cairns (CNS) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 14:10 | 17:07 | Arrived |
| Mon, May 11 | Cairns (CNS) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 14:36 | 17:31 | Arrived |
| Tue, May 12 | Cairns (CNS) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 13:40 | 17:10 | Scheduled |
| Wed, May 13 | 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 60% (Late on average 26 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Late on average 2 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
60%
Late on average 26 minutes
Early
0%
On time
60%
30 mins late
37%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97%
Late on average 2 minutes
Early
43%
On time
53%
30 mins late
3%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
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