Virgin Australia VA259 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA259 flight operated by Virgin Australia on May 16, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Canberra (CBR). The flight is expected to depart at 08:45 and land at 09:50
Fri, May 15
Sat, May 16
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 5m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
10
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 5m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
2
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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VA259 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA259 flight flying from Melbourne to Canberra on 5/16/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 11y, 7m. The aircraft is equipped with Up to 182 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
80%
Punctuality (Arrival)
97%
Early on average
1 minute
Age
11y, 7m
Seats
Up to 182
Flight Distance
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Economy
Business
Premium Economy
In-Flight Services
None
Inflight entertainment is available
Unknown
USB port
Seat Information
79 cm
More legroom than on 6% of flights
43 cm
Seat width better than on 13% of flights
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
Legroom
50 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Unknown
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
86 cm
Legroom
48 cm
Seat width
108°
Reclining Angle
--
Seat layout example
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Flight History for VA259
Trip.com historical records show that the last VA259 flight departed on Fri, May 15 from MEL at approximately 08:45. This flight is expected to arrrive in CBR at 09:50.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, May 10 | Melbourne (MEL) | Canberra (CBR) | 738 | 09:01 | 09:49 | Arrived |
| Mon, May 11 | Melbourne (MEL) | Canberra (CBR) | 738 | 08:55 | 09:42 | Arrived |
| Tue, May 12 | Melbourne (MEL) | Canberra (CBR) | 738 | 08:52 | 09:38 | Arrived |
| Wed, May 13 | Melbourne (MEL) | Canberra (CBR) | 738 | 08:45 | 09:50 | Scheduled |
| Thu, May 14 | Melbourne (MEL) | Canberra (CBR) | 738 | 08:45 | 09:50 | Scheduled |
| Fri, May 15 | Melbourne (MEL) | Canberra (CBR) | 738 | 08:45 | 09:50 | Scheduled |
| Sat, May 16 | Melbourne (MEL) | Canberra (CBR) | 738 | 08:45 | 09:50 | Scheduled |
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VA259 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA259 is 80% (Late on average 18 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 1 minute).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
80%
Late on average 18 minutes
Early
0%
On time
80%
30 mins late
17%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97%
Early on average 1 minute
Early
63%
On time
33%
30 mins late
3%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
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