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VA256 Flight status

According to Trip.com’s latest update for Virgin Australia flight VA256 from Canberra to Melbourne (CBR–MEL): Flight VA256 has safely landed at Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 09:14 (local time). Arrival was about 11m early.
Thu, Nov 12
Fri, Nov 13
CBR-MEL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 3m early
Canberra(CBR)
08:26
Scheduled: 08:10, Nov 12
Canberra International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 15m
Melbourne(MEL)
09:22
Scheduled: 09:25, Nov 12
Melbourne Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
6
Arrival Gate
10
Baggage
1
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CBR-MEL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 11m early
Canberra(CBR)
08:21
Scheduled: 08:10, Nov 13
Canberra International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 15m
Melbourne(MEL)
09:14
Scheduled: 09:25, Nov 13
Melbourne Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
7
Arrival Gate
13
Baggage
3
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Landed at Canberra

VA253
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Melbourne (MEL) Canberra (CBR)
Scheduled: 07:30
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10m early
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VA256 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA256 flight flying from Canberra to Melbourne on 11/13/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 13y, 6m. The aircraft is equipped with Up to 182 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
90 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
97 %
Early on average
5 minutes
Age
13y, 6m
Seats
Up to 182
Flight Distance
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Flight History for VA256

Trip.com historical records show that the last VA256 flight departed on Thu, Nov 12 from CBR at approximately 08:26. This flight is expected to arrrive in MEL at 09:22.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Nov 6 Canberra (CBR) Melbourne (MEL) 738 08:05 08:56 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Canberra (CBR) Melbourne (MEL) B38M 08:27 09:17 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Canberra (CBR) Melbourne (MEL) 738 08:05 08:55 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Canberra (CBR) Melbourne (MEL) B38M 08:13 09:05 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Canberra (CBR) Melbourne (MEL) 738 08:05 09:04 Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Canberra (CBR) Melbourne (MEL) B38M 08:26 09:22 Arrived
Fri, Nov 13 Canberra (CBR) Melbourne (MEL) 738 08:21 09:14 Arrived

VA256 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA256 is 90% (Late on average 15 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 5 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
90 %
Late on average 15 minutes
Early
20 %
On time
70 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
5 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97 %
Early on average 5 minutes
Early
77 %
On time
20 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
5 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight va256?

    Flight va256 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 09:14 (updated Nov 13, 2026).
  • Flight va256 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 09:14; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight va256 is scheduled to depart at 08:10. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 08:21, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 13, 2026).
  • Flight va256 is scheduled to arrive at 09:25. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 09:14. Status is Arrived as of Nov 13, 2026.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight va256 is expected at carousel 3 in terminal T3. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight va256 is operated by Virgin Australia from Canberra (CBR) to Melbourne (MEL). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 15 minutes; operating days may include Friday.
  • Track flight va256 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 va256 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 13, 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.
  • Flight va256 has already left Canberra and completed its journey. Departure was 08:21; actual arrival 09:14.
  • Flight va256 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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