Virgin Australia
VA281 Flight Status (Melbourne to Canberra)
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA281 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Jul 26, 2026, flying from Melbourne (MEL) to Canberra (CBR), departed at 17:14 and is expected to arrive at 17:57 and land at Canberra International Airport (CBR).
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 11m early
1h 5m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
1
Arrival Gate
7
Baggage
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En route
Your flight has departed Melbourne and is expected to arrive in Canberra at 17:57.
1h 5m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
10
Arrival Gate
7
Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 5m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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VA281 Aircraft Details and Cabin Information - Melbourne to Canberra on Virgin Australia
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA281 flight flying from Melbourne to Canberra on 7/26/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 11y, 5m. The aircraft is equipped with Up to 182 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
63
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
87
%
Late on average
7 minutes
Age
11y, 5m
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 14% 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 17% of flights
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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VA281 Recent Flight History and Status - Virgin Australia
Trip.com historical records show that the last VA281 flight departed on Sat, Jul 25 from MEL at approximately 17:12. This flight is expected to arrrive in CBR at 17:59.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Tue, Jul 21 | Melbourne (MEL) | Canberra (CBR) | 738 | 17:13 | 17:59 | Arrived |
| Wed, Jul 22 | Melbourne (MEL) | Canberra (CBR) | 738 | 17:12 | 17:55 | Arrived |
| Thu, Jul 23 | Melbourne (MEL) | Canberra (CBR) | 738 | 17:29 | 18:13 | Arrived |
| Fri, Jul 24 | Melbourne (MEL) | Canberra (CBR) | 738 | 17:34 | 18:17 | Arrived |
| Sat, Jul 25 | Melbourne (MEL) | Canberra (CBR) | B38M | 17:12 | 17:59 | Arrived |
| Sun, Jul 26 | Melbourne (MEL) | Canberra (CBR) | 738 | 17:14 | 17:57 | En route |
| Mon, Jul 27 | Melbourne (MEL) | Canberra (CBR) | 738 | 17:05 | 18:10 | Scheduled |
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VA281 On-Time Performance, Departure, and Arrival Trends
Review VA281 on-time performance based on recent trips, including departure punctuality, arrival punctuality, average delays, and early arrival trends to better understand overall flight reliability. Based on the average performance of VA281 flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA281 is 63% (Late on average 27 minutes), while the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Late on average 7 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
63
%
Late on average
27 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
63
%
30 mins late
30
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
3
%
Canceled
1
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87
%
Late on average
7 minutes
Early
37
%
On time
50
%
30 mins late
10
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
3
%
Canceled
1
%
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