VA1293 Flight Status Virgin Australia: Melbourne to Cairns (VOZ1293)

Virgin Australia VA 1293

Landed On Time

MEL Melbourne

Scheduled
08:35
Actual
08:44

Terminal: 3 | Gate: 10

Departure: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · local time UTC+11

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

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CNS Cairns

Scheduled
11:05
Actual
10:49

Terminal: 2 | Gate: 21

Arrival: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · local time UTC+10

Cairns Airport (CNS)

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Landed 9h 08m ago 100%

MEL 08:44 CNS 10:49

2,313 km (1,437 mi) flown

Route map MEL to CNS Map of the great-circle route from Melbourne Airport, Australia to Cairns Airport, Australia, 2313 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. AUSTRALIA MEL CNS Map data: Natural Earth

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 2313 km / 1437 miles · Scheduled Duration: 03:30 · Actual Duration: 03:05

VA 1293 Flight Status & Schedule Virgin Australia Melbourne to Cairns

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 14 MEL CNS 08:44 10:49 Landed Track >
Nov 13 MEL CNS 08:55 11:02 Landed Track >
Nov 12 MEL CNS 08:59 10:57 Landed Track >
Nov 10 MEL CNS 08:52 10:53 Landed Track >
Nov 09 MEL CNS 08:53 10:48 Landed Track >
Nov 08 MEL CNS 08:49 10:47 Landed Track >
Nov 07 MEL CNS 09:03 11:06 Landed Track >
Nov 06 MEL CNS 09:22 11:19 Landed Track >
Nov 05 MEL CNS 09:21 11:14 Landed Track >
Nov 04 MEL CNS 08:57 10:50 Landed Track >

Virgin Australia flight VA 1293 links Melbourne and Cairns, 2,313 km (1,437 mi) apart, and flies six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Its timetable allows 3 h 30 min; in practice it usually takes about 3 h, so it often makes up time. Today it left on time and landed at 10:49, 16 minutes early.

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About VA 1293

Virgin Australia Flight VA1293 connects Melbourne, Australia to Cairns, Australia, taking off from Melbourne Airport MEL and landing at Cairns Airport CNS.

Route
Melbourne Airport MEL to Cairns Airport CNS
Distance
2,313 km (1,437 mi)
Typical flight time
3 h
Flies
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
On time
10 of the last 10
Usually departs from
Terminal 3

VA 1293 FAQ

How long is the VA1293 flight from Melbourne to Cairns?
The timetable allows 3 h 30 min. Melbourne to Cairns is 2,313 km (1,437 mi).
How often is VA1293 from Melbourne to Cairns late?
None of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
When was the latest VA1293 flight from Melbourne to Cairns?
The latest VA1293 was the 08:35 (local time) departure from Melbourne on 14 November 2026; it landed 16 minutes early.
Which days does VA1293 fly from Melbourne to Cairns?
Six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does VA1293 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal 3 at Melbourne Airport (MEL) and arrives at Terminal 2 at Cairns Airport (CNS). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does VA1293 have?
Also listed as VOZ1293 (Virgin Australia's ICAO code) and VA 1293.

VA1293 and Melbourne MEL to Cairns CNS Flights

Flight VA1293 is code-shared by 5 airlines using the flight numbers AI7167, CZ1059, PX3403, QR8487, SQ6446

Other flights departing from Melbourne MEL: VA1316, QF702

Other flights arriving at Cairns CNS: VA775, JQ930, PX90, OI434

All flights connecting Melbourne MEL to Cairns CNS.