Virgin Australia VA291 Flight Status (Melbourne to Canberra)
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA291 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Apr 14, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Canberra (CBR). The flight is expected to depart at 21:20 and land at 22:03 .
Mon, Apr 13
Tue, Apr 14
Wed, Apr 15
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 5m late
1h 5m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
8
Arrival Gate
8
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 5m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
11
Arrival Gate
8
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 5m
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
4
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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VA291 Aircraft Details and Cabin Information - Melbourne to Canberra on Virgin Australia
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA291 flight flying from Melbourne to Canberra on 4/14/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 13y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with 176 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
63%
Punctuality (Arrival)
80%
Late on average
5 minutes
Age
13y, 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 7% of flights
43 cm
Seat width better than on 13% of flights
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
Legroom
50 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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VA291 Recent Flight History and Status - Virgin Australia
Trip.com historical records show that the last VA291 flight departed on Mon, Apr 13 from MEL at approximately 21:45. This flight is expected to arrrive in CBR at 22:30.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Wed, Apr 8 | Melbourne (MEL) | Canberra (CBR) | 738 | 21:34 | 22:17 | Arrived |
| Thu, Apr 9 | Melbourne (MEL) | Canberra (CBR) | 738 | 22:18 | 23:06 | Arrived |
| Fri, Apr 10 | Melbourne (MEL) | Canberra (CBR) | 738 | 21:58 | 22:42 | Arrived |
| Sun, Apr 12 | Melbourne (MEL) | Canberra (CBR) | 738 | 23:01 | 23:42 | Arrived |
| Mon, Apr 13 | Melbourne (MEL) | Canberra (CBR) | 738 | 21:45 | 22:30 | Arrived |
| Tue, Apr 14 | Melbourne (MEL) | Canberra (CBR) | 738 | 21:20 | 22:03 | Scheduled |
| Wed, Apr 15 | Melbourne (MEL) | Canberra (CBR) | 738 | 21:20 | 22:25 | Scheduled |
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VA291 On-Time Performance, Departure, and Arrival Trends
Review VA291 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 VA291 flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA291 is 63% (Late on average 28 minutes), while the on-time arrival rate is 80% (Late on average 5 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
63%
Late on average 28 minutes
Early
0%
On time
63%
30 mins late
23%
60 mins late
10%
90 mins late
3%
Canceled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
80%
Late on average 5 minutes
Early
60%
On time
20%
30 mins late
17%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
0%
Canceled
0%
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