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QF2481 Flight status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF2481 flight operated by Qantas Airways on Nov 4, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Weipa (WEI) to Cairns (CNS). The flight is expected to depart at 09:00 and land at 10:25
Tue, Nov 3
Wed, Nov 4
Thu, Nov 5
WEI-CNS

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 5m early
Weipa(WEI)
08:54
Scheduled: 09:00, Nov 3
Weipa Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 25m
Cairns(CNS)
10:20
Scheduled: 10:25, Nov 3
Cairns Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
2
Baggage
D2
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WEI-CNS

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Weipa(WEI)
09:00
Scheduled: 09:00, Nov 4
Weipa Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 25m
Cairns(CNS)
10:25
Scheduled: 10:25, Nov 4
Cairns Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
2
Baggage
D3
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Weipa(WEI)
09:00
Scheduled: 09:00, Nov 5
Weipa Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 25m
Cairns(CNS)
10:25
Scheduled: 10:25, Nov 5
Cairns Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
2
Baggage
D2
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QF2480
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Cairns (CNS) Weipa (WEI)
Scheduled: 08:30
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QF2481 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF2481 flight flying from Weipa to Cairns on 11/4/2026 is operated by the aircraft model de Havilland DHC-8-400 Dash 8/8Q. This aircraft has been in service for 16y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with 74 seats.
flight status
de Havilland DHC-8-400 Dash 8/8Q
Punctuality (Departure)
90 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
93 %
Late on average
0 minutes
Age
16y, 10m
Seats
74
Flight Distance
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Flight History for QF2481

Trip.com historical records show that the last QF2481 flight departed on Tue, Nov 3 from WEI at approximately 08:54. This flight is expected to arrrive in CNS at 10:20.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Wed, Oct 28 Weipa (WEI) Cairns (CNS) DH8D 08:58 10:13 Arrived
Thu, Oct 29 Weipa (WEI) Cairns (CNS) DH8D 08:59 10:07 Arrived
Fri, Oct 30 Weipa (WEI) Cairns (CNS) DH8D 08:54 10:03 Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Weipa (WEI) Cairns (CNS) DH8D 08:59 10:17 Arrived
Tue, Nov 3 Weipa (WEI) Cairns (CNS) DH8D 08:54 10:20 Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Weipa (WEI) Cairns (CNS) DH8D 09:00 10:25 Scheduled
Thu, Nov 5 Weipa (WEI) Cairns (CNS) DH4 09:00 10:25 Scheduled

QF2481 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of QF2481 is 90% (Late on average 11 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 0 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
90 %
Late on average 11 minutes
Early
27 %
On time
63 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
2 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93 %
Early on average 0 minutes
Early
80 %
On time
13 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
2 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight qf2481?

    Flight qf2481 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 09:00, arrival 10:25 (updated Nov 4, 2026).
  • Flight qf2481 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 09:00, with arrival at 10:25. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight qf2481 is scheduled to depart at 09:00. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 09:00, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 4, 2026).
  • Flight qf2481 is scheduled to arrive at 10:25. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 10:25. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 4, 2026.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight qf2481 is expected at carousel D3 in terminal T2. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight qf2481 is operated by Qantas Airways from Weipa (WEI) to Cairns (CNS). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 25 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight qf2481 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 qf2481 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 4, 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 qf2481 has not departed from Weipa (WEI) yet and is currently on schedule for 09:00.
  • Flight qf2481 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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Time on arrival: Weipa 10:25 | Cairns 10:25

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