Virgin Australia VA1297 Flight status
According to Trip.com’s latest record on status for Virgin Australia flight VA1297 from Melbourne to Cairns (MEL-CNS): Flight VA1297 has safely landed at Cairns Airport (CNS) 20:06 (local time), about 14m early.
Mon, Jul 6
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 14m early
3h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
2
Arrival Gate
18
Baggage
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VA1297
VA1297 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA1297 flight from Melbourne to Cairns on 7/7/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 13y, 4m. The aircraft has Up to 182 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
73%
Punctuality (Arrival)
83%
Late on average
4 minutes
Age
13y, 4m
Seats
Up to 182
Flight Distance
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Economy
Business
Premium Economy
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Unknown
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
79 cm
More legroom than on 54% of flights
43 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
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Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Unknown
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
97 cm
More legroom than on 25% of flights
50 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
--
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 VA1297
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Jun 27 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 738 | 17:11 | 20:12 | Arrived |
| Sun, Jun 28 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 738 | 17:17 | 20:24 | Arrived |
| Mon, Jun 29 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | B38M | 17:51 | 21:03 | Arrived |
| Thu, Jul 2 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 738 | 17:42 | 20:53 | Arrived |
| Fri, Jul 3 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 738 | 17:09 | 20:18 | Arrived |
| Sun, Jul 5 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 738 | 17:20 | 20:26 | Arrived |
| Mon, Jul 6 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 738 | 17:05 | 20:06 | Arrived |
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VA1297 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA1297 is 73% (Late on average 23 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 83% (Late on average 4 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
73%
Late on average 23 minutes
Early
0%
On time
73%
30 mins late
23%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
3%
Cancelled
16%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
83%
Late on average 4 minutes
Early
57%
On time
27%
30 mins late
13%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
16%
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