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VA259 Flight status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA259 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Nov 16, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Canberra (CBR). The flight is expected to depart at 08:50 and land at 09:35
Sun, Nov 15
Mon, Nov 16
Tue, Nov 17
MEL-CBR

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 11m early
Melbourne(MEL)
09:03
Scheduled: 08:50, Nov 15
Melbourne Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 10m
Canberra(CBR)
09:49
Scheduled: 10:00, Nov 15
Canberra International Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
12
Arrival Gate
7
Baggage
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MEL-CBR

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Melbourne(MEL)
08:50
Scheduled: 08:50, Nov 16
Melbourne Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 10m
Canberra(CBR)
09:35
Scheduled: 10:00, Nov 16
Canberra International Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
12
Arrival Gate
7
Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Melbourne(MEL)
08:50
Scheduled: 08:50, Nov 17
Melbourne Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 10m
Canberra(CBR)
10:00
Scheduled: 10:00, Nov 17
Canberra International Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
5
Arrival Gate
7
Baggage
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VA804
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Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL)
Scheduled: 08:05
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VA259 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA259 flight flying from Melbourne to Canberra on 11/16/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 11y, 2m. The aircraft is equipped with 176 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
73 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
93 %
Late on average
1 minute
Age
11y, 2m
Seats
176
Flight Distance
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Flight History for VA259

Trip.com historical records show that the last VA259 flight departed on Sun, Nov 15 from MEL at approximately 09:03. This flight is expected to arrrive in CBR at 09:49.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Wed, Nov 11 Melbourne (MEL) Canberra (CBR) 738 09:17 10:02 Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Melbourne (MEL) Canberra (CBR) 738 09:06 09:53 Arrived
Fri, Nov 13 Melbourne (MEL) Canberra (CBR) 738 09:23 10:08 Arrived
Sat, Nov 14 Melbourne (MEL) Canberra (CBR) 738 09:22 10:07 Arrived
Sun, Nov 15 Melbourne (MEL) Canberra (CBR) 738 09:03 09:49 Arrived
Mon, Nov 16 Melbourne (MEL) Canberra (CBR) 738 08:50 09:35 Scheduled
Tue, Nov 17 Melbourne (MEL) Canberra (CBR) 738 08:50 10:00 Scheduled

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 73% (Late on average 25 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Late on average 1 minute).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
73 %
Late on average 25 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
73 %
30 mins late
20 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93 %
Late on average 1 minute
Early
53 %
On time
40 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight va259?

    Flight va259 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 08:50, arrival 10:00 (updated Nov 16, 2026).
  • Flight va259 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 08:50, with arrival at 10:00. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight va259 is scheduled to depart at 08:50. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 08:50, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 16, 2026).
  • Flight va259 is scheduled to arrive at 10:00. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 09:35. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 16, 2026.
  • For flight va259, the departure terminal is T3 and the boarding gate is 12. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight va259 is operated by Virgin Australia from Melbourne (MEL) to Canberra (CBR). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 10 minutes; operating days may include Monday.
  • Track flight va259 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 va259 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 16, 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 va259 has not departed from Melbourne (MEL) yet and is currently on schedule for 08:50.
  • Flight va259 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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