Flight VA 281: Melbourne → Canberra
Virgin Australia12 November 2026ScheduledUpdated 21 min ago, official airport data
Flight VA 281, 12 November 2026
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Arrival
Canberra CBR
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Data from the official airport boards. Times are local to each airport.
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- Distance
- ≈ 470 km
- On time
- 78%
- Average departure delay
- 12 min
- Days of the week
Punctuality of flight VA 281
“On time” means the flight left no later than 15 minutes after its scheduled departure time. Finished flights counted: 32, over the last 60 days of the airport boards.
- Flights counted
- 32
- On time
- 78%
- Average departure delay
- 12 min
- Cancelled
- 1
- On time, up to 15 min late25
- Delayed 16–60 min7
- Delayed over 60 min0
- Cancelled1
Flight VA 281 history
Flights of the last 60 days from the airport boards. Delay against the scheduled departure.
| Date / Departure | Route | Departure | Delay | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 11 Nov17:05+32 min | Melbourne → Canberra | 17:05 | +32 min | Departed |
| Tue 10 Nov17:05+15 min | Melbourne → Canberra | 17:05 | +15 min | Departed |
| Mon 9 Nov17:05+22 min | Melbourne → Canberra | 17:05 | +22 min | Departed |
| Sun 8 Nov17:05+3 min | Melbourne → Canberra | 17:05 | +3 min | Departed |
| Fri 6 Nov17:056 min early | Melbourne → Canberra | 17:05 | 6 min early | Departed |
| Thu 5 Nov17:05+32 min | Melbourne → Canberra | 17:05 | +32 min | Departed |
| Wed 4 Nov17:05+28 min | Melbourne → Canberra | 17:05 | +28 min | Departed |
| Tue 3 Nov17:055 min early | Melbourne → Canberra | 17:05 | 5 min early | Departed |
| Mon 2 Nov17:05+55 min | Melbourne → Canberra | 17:05 | +55 min | Departed |
| Sun 1 Nov17:05+2 min | Melbourne → Canberra | 17:05 | +2 min | Departed |
| Fri 30 Oct17:05+15 min | Melbourne → Canberra | 17:05 | +15 min | Departed |
| Thu 29 Oct17:05 | Melbourne → Canberra | 17:05 | — | Cancelled |
| Wed 28 Oct17:051 min early | Melbourne → Canberra | 17:05 | 1 min early | Departed |
| Tue 27 Oct17:05+6 min | Melbourne → Canberra | 17:05 | +6 min | Departed |
| Mon 26 Oct17:05+15 min | Melbourne → Canberra | 17:05 | +15 min | Departed |
| Sun 25 Oct17:05+6 min | Melbourne → Canberra | 17:05 | +6 min | Departed |
| Fri 23 Oct17:05+7 min | Melbourne → Canberra | 17:05 | +7 min | Departed |
| Thu 22 Oct17:05+2 min | Melbourne → Canberra | 17:05 | +2 min | Departed |
| Wed 21 Oct17:05+15 min | Melbourne → Canberra | 17:05 | +15 min | Departed |
| Tue 20 Oct17:05+4 min | Melbourne → Canberra | 17:05 | +4 min | Departed |
| Mon 19 Oct17:05+12 min | Melbourne → Canberra | 17:05 | +12 min | Departed |
| Sun 18 Oct17:052 min early | Melbourne → Canberra | 17:05 | 2 min early | Departed |
| Fri 16 Oct17:05+13 min | Melbourne → Canberra | 17:05 | +13 min | Departed |
| Thu 15 Oct17:05+14 min | Melbourne → Canberra | 17:05 | +14 min | Departed |
| Wed 14 Oct17:05+8 min | Melbourne → Canberra | 17:05 | +8 min | Departed |
| Tue 13 Oct17:054 min early | Melbourne → Canberra | 17:05 | 4 min early | Departed |
| Mon 12 Oct17:05+14 min | Melbourne → Canberra | 17:05 | +14 min | Departed |
| Sun 11 Oct17:05+4 min | Melbourne → Canberra | 17:05 | +4 min | Departed |
| Fri 9 Oct17:05+3 min | Melbourne → Canberra | 17:05 | +3 min | Departed |
| Thu 8 Oct17:05+29 min | Melbourne → Canberra | 17:05 | +29 min | Departed |
| Wed 7 Oct17:052 min early | Melbourne → Canberra | 17:05 | 2 min early | Departed |
| Tue 6 Oct17:05+18 min | Melbourne → Canberra | 17:05 | +18 min | Departed |
| Mon 5 Oct17:05no delay | Melbourne → Canberra | 17:05 | no delay | Departed |
Flight VA 281: schedule and upcoming dates
- Days it flew in the last 60 days
- Usual departure time
- 17:05
Dates already on the boards
- Thu 12 NovDeparture 17:05Scheduled
Route of flight VA 281
Departure airport: Melbourne (MEL). Arrival airport: Canberra (CBR). Distance between the airports: about 470 km in a straight line.
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Questions about flight VA 281
Is flight VA 281 on time today?
For 12 November 2026 the airport board shows flight VA 281 as “Scheduled”. Departure: Melbourne, 17:05.
Which terminal and gate does flight VA 281 use?
Melbourne (MEL): Terminal T3, Gate 13. Gates are announced shortly before boarding and can change: check the screens at the airport.
How often is flight VA 281 delayed?
Over 32 flights: on time (within 15 min) 78%, average delay 12 min, cancelled 1.
On which days does flight VA 281 operate?
In the last 60 days it was on the boards on: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday.
How can I get notified when flight VA 281 changes?
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