Qantas Airways QF2497 Flight status
According to Trip.com’s latest update for Qantas Airways flight QF2497 from Horn Island to Cairns (HID–CNS): Flight QF2497 has safely landed at Cairns Airport (CNS) at 17:47 (local time). Arrival was about 27m late.
Sat, Oct 24
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 27m late
1h 45m
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QF2497 Aircraft Details
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Punctuality (Departure)
80
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
97
%
Early on average
1 minute
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Flight History for QF2497
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, Oct 18 | Horn Island (HID) | Cairns (CNS) | DH8D | 15:35 | 17:06 | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Horn Island (HID) | Cairns (CNS) | DH8D | 15:47 | 17:19 | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Horn Island (HID) | Cairns (CNS) | DH8D | 15:55 | 17:21 | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Horn Island (HID) | Cairns (CNS) | DH8D | 15:49 | 17:11 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Horn Island (HID) | Cairns (CNS) | DH8D | 15:51 | 17:15 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Horn Island (HID) | Cairns (CNS) | DH8D | 15:44 | 17:18 | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 24 | Horn Island (HID) | Cairns (CNS) | DH8D | 16:14 | 17:47 | Arrived |
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QF2497 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of QF2497 is 80% (Late on average 16 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 1 minute).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
80
%
Late on average
16 minutes
Early
3
%
On time
77
%
30 mins late
17
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97
%
Early on average
1 minute
Early
70
%
On time
27
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30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
0
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90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight qf2497?
Flight qf2497 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 17:47 (updated Oct 26, 2026).Is flight qf2497 on time today?
Flight qf2497 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 17:47; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.Has flight qf2497 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight qf2497 is scheduled to depart at 15:35. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 16:14, and the current status is Arrived (updated Oct 26, 2026).When is flight qf2497 scheduled to arrive?
Flight qf2497 is scheduled to arrive at 17:20. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 17:47. Status is Arrived as of Oct 26, 2026.What route does flight qf2497 fly?
Flight qf2497 is operated by Qantas Airways from Horn Island (HID) to Cairns (CNS). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 45 minutes; operating days may include Monday.How can I check real-time status for flight qf2497?
Track flight qf2497 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 flight qf2497 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If qf2497 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Oct 26, 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.Has flight qf2497 departed from Horn Island?
Flight qf2497 has already left Horn Island and completed its journey. Departure was 16:14; actual arrival 17:47.
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