Virgin Australia Flight JQ1291 Deals & Information (2025/2026)

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Virgin Australia Flight 1291 Route Deals From $131

The cheapest prices found with in the last 7 days for return flights were $255 and $131 for one-way flights to Cairns Intl. for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Tue, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 10
MEL
Tullamarine
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$255 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$255
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Tue, Nov 4 from Tullamarine to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Nov 10, priced at $255 found 3 days ago
Sun, Oct 19 - Thu, Oct 23
MEL
Tullamarine
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$261 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$261
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sun, Oct 19 from Tullamarine to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Oct 23, priced at $261 found 3 days ago
Sat, Oct 11 - Mon, Oct 13
MEL
Tullamarine
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$262 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$262
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sat, Oct 11 from Tullamarine to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Oct 13, priced at $262 found 1 day ago
Wed, Dec 3 - Fri, Dec 5
MEL
Tullamarine
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$263 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$263
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed, Dec 3 from Tullamarine to Cairns Intl., returning Fri, Dec 5, priced at $263 found 3 hours ago
Fri, Mar 13 - Thu, Mar 26
MEL
Tullamarine
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$278 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$278
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri, Mar 13 from Tullamarine to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Mar 26, priced at $278 found 2 days ago
Fri, Mar 13 - Thu, Mar 26
MEL
Tullamarine
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$281 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$281
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri, Mar 13 from Tullamarine to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Mar 26, priced at $281 found 2 days ago
Fri, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 21
MEL
Tullamarine
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$308 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$308
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri, Oct 17 from Tullamarine to Cairns Intl., returning Tue, Oct 21, priced at $308 found 1 day ago
Thu, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 13
MEL
Tullamarine
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$311 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$311
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, Oct 9 from Tullamarine to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Oct 13, priced at $311 found 1 day ago
Fri, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 21
MEL
Tullamarine
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$315 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$315
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri, Oct 17 from Tullamarine to Cairns Intl., returning Tue, Oct 21, priced at $315 found 1 day ago
Fri, Sep 12 - Wed, Sep 17
MEL
Tullamarine
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$317 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$317
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri, Sep 12 from Tullamarine to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, Sep 17, priced at $317 found 1 day ago

Frequently asked questions

What route does flight number VA1291 take?
Flight number VA1291 takes approximately 3 hours and 25 minutes to jet straight from Melbourne, VIC Airport (MEL-Tullamarine) to CNS. We all know there's magic in the destination, but the journey is always half the fun!
How often is VA1291 on time?
Roughly 83% of VA1291 flights run on time — so if you'll be up in the air from Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Cairns, QLD Airport (CNS-Cairns Intl.), you can relax in confidence knowing that you will make it to your destination ASAP. In the rare event that this Virgin Australia flight experiences a delay, you're likely to wait around 1 hour and 4 minutes. Because of the air carrier's exceptional service, this route has a 1.75-star rating.
What terminal does VA1291 fly out of?
Direct flights to and from Tullamarine Airport and Cairns, QLD Airport (CNS-Cairns Intl.) are served by VA1291, and those traveling on this route normally take off from Terminal 3.
What kind of plane is on flight number VA1291?
The route for VA1291 is usually Melbourne, VIC Airport (MEL-Tullamarine) to Cairns, QLD Airport (CNS-Cairns Intl.), and the Boeing 737-800 is the type of aircraft you're likely to be jetting off with.
If I am not able to travel due to COVID-19, can I change my flight to a later date?
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