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QF169 Flight status

According to Trip.com’s latest update for Qantas Airways flight QF169 from Melbourne to Christchurch (MEL–CHC): Flight QF169 has safely landed at Christchurch International Airport (CHC) at 23:54 (local time). Arrival was about 16m early.
Sun, Nov 8
Thu, Nov 12
Fri, Nov 13
MEL-CHC

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 13m early
Melbourne(MEL)
18:53
Scheduled: 18:50, Nov 8
Melbourne Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 20m
Christchurch(CHC)
23:57
Scheduled: 00:10, Nov 9
Christchurch International Airport I
Check-in Counter
R1-22
Boarding Gate
11A
Arrival Gate
I31
Baggage
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 16m early
Melbourne(MEL)
18:58
Scheduled: 18:50, Nov 12
Melbourne Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 20m
Christchurch(CHC)
23:54
Scheduled: 00:10, Nov 13
Christchurch International Airport I
Check-in Counter
R1-22
Boarding Gate
11B
Arrival Gate
I32
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Melbourne(MEL)
18:50
Scheduled: 18:50, Nov 13
Melbourne Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 20m
Christchurch(CHC)
00:10
Scheduled: 00:10, Nov 14
Christchurch International Airport I
Check-in Counter
R
Boarding Gate
7
Arrival Gate
29
Baggage
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Landed at Melbourne

QF170
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Christchurch (CHC) Melbourne (MEL)
Scheduled: 17:40
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32m early
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QF169 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF169 flight flying from Melbourne to Christchurch on 11/12/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 13y, 7m. The aircraft is equipped with 174 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
70 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
83 %
Late on average
1 minute
Age
13y, 7m
Seats
174
Flight Distance
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Flight History for QF169

Trip.com historical records show that the last QF169 flight departed on Sun, Nov 8 from MEL at approximately 18:53. This flight is expected to arrrive in CHC at 23:57.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Mon, Nov 2 Melbourne (MEL) Christchurch (CHC) 73H -- -- Cancelled
Wed, Nov 4 Melbourne (MEL) Christchurch (CHC) 738 19:05 00:01 Arrived
Thu, Nov 5 Melbourne (MEL) Christchurch (CHC) 738 18:46 23:48 Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Melbourne (MEL) Christchurch (CHC) 738 20:08 01:01 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Melbourne (MEL) Christchurch (CHC) 738 18:53 23:57 Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Melbourne (MEL) Christchurch (CHC) 738 18:58 23:54 Arrived
Fri, Nov 13 Melbourne (MEL) Christchurch (CHC) 738 18:50 00:10 Scheduled

QF169 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of QF169 is 70% (Late on average 30 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 83% (Late on average 1 minute).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
70 %
Late on average 30 minutes
Early
3 %
On time
67 %
30 mins late
13 %
60 mins late
10 %
90 mins late
7 %
Cancelled
6 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
83 %
Late on average 1 minute
Early
70 %
On time
13 %
30 mins late
13 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
6 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight qf169?

    Flight qf169 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 23:54 (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight qf169 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 23:54; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight qf169 is scheduled to depart at 18:50. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 18:58, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight qf169 is scheduled to arrive at 00:10. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 23:54. Status is Arrived as of Nov 12, 2026.
  • For flight qf169, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is 11B. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight qf169 is operated by Qantas Airways from Melbourne (MEL) to Christchurch (CHC). Typical flight time is about 3 hours 20 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight qf169 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If qf169 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 12, 2026). Contact Qantas Airways or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight qf169 has already left Melbourne and completed its journey. Departure was 18:58; actual arrival 23:54.
  • Flight qf169 usually flies a Boeing 737-800 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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Arrival Info: Christchurch Weather & Current Time

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2 hour time difference
Time on arrival: Melbourne 21:54 | Christchurch 23:54

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