Virgin Australia
VA1297 Flight status
According to Trip.com’s latest update for Virgin Australia flight VA1297 from Melbourne to Cairns (MEL–CNS): Flight VA1297 has safely landed at Cairns Airport (CNS) at 20:25 (local time). Arrival was about 5m late.
Sun, Aug 2
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 5m late
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
4
Arrival Gate
18
Baggage
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VA1297 Aircraft Details
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Punctuality (Departure)
83
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
90
%
Early on average
1 minute
Age
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Seats
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Flight Distance
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Economy
In-Flight Services
Unknown
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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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VA1297 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA1297 is 83% (Late on average 17 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Early on average 1 minute).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
83
%
Late on average
17 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
83
%
30 mins late
17
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
12
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90
%
Early on average
1 minute
Early
63
%
On time
27
%
30 mins late
10
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
12
%
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Flight FAQs
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What is the current status of flight va1297?
Flight va1297 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 20:25 (updated Aug 29, 2026). -
Is flight va1297 on time today?
Flight va1297 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 20:25; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel. -
Has flight va1297 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight va1297 is scheduled to depart at 16:55. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 17:15, and the current status is Arrived (updated Aug 29, 2026). -
When is flight va1297 scheduled to arrive?
Flight va1297 is scheduled to arrive at 20:20. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 20:25. Status is Arrived as of Aug 29, 2026. -
What is the gate information for flight va1297?
For flight va1297, the departure terminal is T3 and the boarding gate is 4. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security. -
How can I check real-time status for flight va1297?
Track flight va1297 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 va1297 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If va1297 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Aug 29, 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 va1297 departed from Melbourne?
Flight va1297 has already left Melbourne and completed its journey. Departure was 17:15; actual arrival 20:25.
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