Flight VA1297
Virgin Australia | Melbourne to Cairns
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VA1297 | Melbourne to Cairns
Operated by Virgin Australia with 87% on-time rate. Check schedules, fares & cabin info to book your perfect journey!
Flight Information
Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)
87%On-time Rate
Departure
16:50
Melbourne Airport
MEL
Terminal T3
3h 30m
Direct
Arrival
19:02
Cairns Airport
CNS
Terminal T2
Airline
Virgin Australia
Aircraft
Boeing 737-800
Seats
176
Aircraft Age
13y, 7m
Boarding Gate: --
Check-in closes at 2026-01-21 16:05. Passengers are advised to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to boarding.
Flight Punctuality
On-time performance data for flight VA1297
Departure Punctuality
On-time Rate
Punctuality 67%
Avg Delay
Late on average 24 minutes
Early
0%
On-time
67%
Delay <30min
30%
Delay 30-60min
0%
Delay >60min
3%
Cancelled
0%
Arrival Punctuality
On-time Rate
Punctuality 67%
Avg Delay
Late on average 24 minutes
Early
0%
On-time
67%
Delay <30min
30%
Delay 30-60min
0%
Delay >60min
3%
Cancelled
0%
Based on VA1297 flight history for Last 30 Days. On-time rate: Punctuality 67%, average delay: Late on average 24 minutes.
Flight Schedule
Upcoming schedule for flight VA1297
Fri, Jan 23
VA1297
Virgin Australia
738
16:35
MEL
Melbourne
Direct
19:05
CNS
Cairns
Mon, Jan 19
VA1297
Virgin Australia
738
16:48
MEL
Melbourne
Direct
18:46
CNS
Cairns
Sat, Jan 17
VA1297
Virgin Australia
738
16:39
MEL
Melbourne
Direct
18:40
CNS
Cairns
Sun, Jan 18
VA1297
Virgin Australia
738
16:56
MEL
Melbourne
Direct
18:56
CNS
Cairns
Thu, Jan 22
VA1297
Virgin Australia
738
16:35
MEL
Melbourne
Direct
19:05
CNS
Cairns
Tue, Jan 20
VA1297
Virgin Australia
738
16:42
MEL
Melbourne
Direct
18:48
CNS
Cairns
Wed, Jan 21
VA1297
Virgin Australia
B38M
16:50
MEL
Melbourne
Direct
19:02
CNS
Cairns
Schedule Information
Flight schedules are subject to change. Please check with the airline for the most up-to-date information.
Cabin Information
Available cabin classes for flight VA1297
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Business
VA1297
Seat Information
97 cm
More legroom than on 33% of flights
50 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
Facilities & Amenities
Meal included
Inflight entertainment is available
Unknown
USB port and power outlet
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