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QF2097 Flight status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF2097 flight operated by Qantas Airways on Oct 8, 2026, scheduled to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Launceston (LST), has experienced a change in flight status: the originally scheduled departure time has been delayed, and the new departure time is 19:35 , with a new arrival time of 20:32 . Trip.com will continue to keep you updated on the latest flight status.
Wed, Oct 7
Thu, Oct 8
Fri, Oct 9
MEL-LST

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 6m early
Melbourne(MEL)
19:03
Scheduled: 18:50, Oct 7
Melbourne Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 20m
Launceston(LST)
20:04
Scheduled: 20:10, Oct 7
Launceston Airport T1
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
30
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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MEL-LST

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Delayed
Your flight is about 45m late
Melbourne(MEL)
19:35
Scheduled: 18:50, Oct 8
Melbourne Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 20m
Launceston(LST)
20:32
Scheduled: 20:10, Oct 8
Launceston Airport T1
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
28
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Melbourne(MEL)
18:50
Scheduled: 18:50, Oct 9
Melbourne Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 20m
Launceston(LST)
20:10
Scheduled: 20:10, Oct 9
Launceston Airport T1
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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QF2096
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Launceston (LST) Melbourne (MEL)
Scheduled: 18:15
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QF2097 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF2097 flight flying from Melbourne to Launceston on 10/8/2026 is operated by the aircraft model de Havilland DHC-8-400 Dash 8/8Q. This aircraft has been in service for 16y, 6m. The aircraft is equipped with 74 seats.
flight status
de Havilland DHC-8-400 Dash 8/8Q
Punctuality (Departure)
50 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
73 %
Late on average
15 minutes
Age
16y, 6m
Seats
74
Flight Distance
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Flight History for QF2097

Trip.com historical records show that the last QF2097 flight departed on Wed, Oct 7 from MEL at approximately 19:03. This flight is expected to arrrive in LST at 20:04.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Oct 2 Melbourne (MEL) Launceston (LST) DH8D 21:18 22:11 Arrived
Sun, Oct 4 Melbourne (MEL) Launceston (LST) DH8D -- -- Cancelled
Mon, Oct 5 Melbourne (MEL) Launceston (LST) DH8D 19:44 20:41 Arrived
Tue, Oct 6 Melbourne (MEL) Launceston (LST) DH8D 19:26 20:26 Arrived
Wed, Oct 7 Melbourne (MEL) Launceston (LST) DH8D 19:03 20:04 Arrived
Thu, Oct 8 Melbourne (MEL) Launceston (LST) DH8D 19:35 20:32 Delayed
Fri, Oct 9 Melbourne (MEL) Launceston (LST) DH4 18:50 20:10 Scheduled

QF2097 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of QF2097 is 50% (Late on average 37 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 73% (Late on average 15 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
50 %
Late on average 37 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
50 %
30 mins late
30 %
60 mins late
13 %
90 mins late
7 %
Cancelled
1 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
73 %
Late on average 15 minutes
Early
33 %
On time
40 %
30 mins late
17 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
7 %
Cancelled
1 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight qf2097?

    Flight qf2097 is delayed by about 45 minutes (status: Delayed). Latest estimated departure/arrival: 19:35 / 20:32 (updated Oct 8, 2026).
  • Flight qf2097 is delayed by about 45 minutes (status: Delayed). The latest estimated departure/arrival times are 19:35 / 20:32. Watch for gate changes.
  • Flight qf2097 is scheduled to depart at 18:50. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 19:35, and the current status is Delayed (updated Oct 8, 2026).
  • Flight qf2097 is scheduled to arrive at 20:10. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 20:32. Status is Delayed as of Oct 8, 2026.
  • For flight qf2097, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is 28. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight qf2097 is operated by Qantas Airways from Melbourne (MEL) to Launceston (LST). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 20 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight qf2097 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 qf2097 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Delayed, updated Oct 8, 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 qf2097 has not left Melbourne (MEL) yet and is delayed by about 45 minutes. Latest estimated departure: 19:35.
  • Flight qf2097 usually flies a de Havilland DHC-8-400 Dash 8/8Q with seat layout 2-2. 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: Launceston Weather & Current Time

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Time on arrival: Melbourne 20:32 | Launceston 20:32

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