Virgin Australia VA1298 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA1298 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Jul 10, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL). The flight is expected to depart at 21:00 and arrive at 00:30 .
Thu, Jul 9
Fri, Jul 10
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 41m early
3h 30m
Check-in Counter
30-36
Boarding Gate
20
Arrival Gate
13
Baggage
2
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
3h 30m
Check-in Counter
30-36
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
9
Baggage
2
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VA1298
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VA1297
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Melbourne (MEL) 
Cairns (CNS)
Cairns (CNS)Scheduled: 20:20
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VA1298 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA1298 flight from Cairns to Melbourne on 7/10/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 8y, 10m. The aircraft has 176 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
70%
Punctuality (Arrival)
93%
Early on average
8 minutes
Age
8y, 10m
Seats
176
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
None
Inflight entertainment is available
Unknown
USB port
Seat Information
79 cm
More legroom than on 54% of flights
43 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Inflight entertainment is available
Unknown
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
97 cm
More legroom than on 40% of flights
50 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for VA1298
Trip.com historical records show that the last VA1298 flight departed on Thu, Jul 9 from CNS at approximately 21:06. This flight is expected to arrrive in MEL at 23:49.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Fri, Jul 3 | Cairns (CNS) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 21:14 | 00:15 | Arrived |
| Sat, Jul 4 | Cairns (CNS) | Melbourne (MEL) | 73H | -- | -- | Canceled |
| Sun, Jul 5 | Cairns (CNS) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 21:43 | 00:38 | Arrived |
| Mon, Jul 6 | Cairns (CNS) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 21:02 | 00:01 | Arrived |
| Wed, Jul 8 | Cairns (CNS) | Melbourne (MEL) | 73H | -- | -- | Canceled |
| Thu, Jul 9 | Cairns (CNS) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 21:06 | 23:49 | Arrived |
| Fri, Jul 10 | Cairns (CNS) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 21:00 | 00:30 | Scheduled |
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VA1298 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA1298 is 70% (Late on average 20 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 8 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
70%
Late on average 20 minutes
Early
20%
On time
50%
30 mins late
23%
60 mins late
7%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
16%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93%
Early on average 8 minutes
Early
70%
On time
23%
30 mins late
3%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
16%
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