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QF281 Flight status

According to Trip.com’s latest update for Qantas Airways flight QF281 from Brisbane to Wellington (BNE–WLG): Flight QF281 has safely landed at Wellington International Airport (WLG) at 15:50 (local time). Arrival was about 20m late.
Fri, Nov 13
Sat, Nov 14
Sun, Nov 15
BNE-WLG

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 37m late
Brisbane(BNE)
09:46
Scheduled: 08:50, Nov 13
Brisbane Airport I
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 40m
Wellington(WLG)
16:07
Scheduled: 15:30, Nov 13
Wellington International Airport I
Check-in Counter
ROW10
Boarding Gate
75A
Arrival Gate
49
Baggage
3
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BNE-WLG

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 20m late
Brisbane(BNE)
09:36
Scheduled: 08:50, Nov 14
Brisbane Airport I
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 40m
Wellington(WLG)
15:50
Scheduled: 15:30, Nov 14
Wellington International Airport I
Check-in Counter
ROW10
Boarding Gate
74A
Arrival Gate
48
Baggage
3
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Brisbane(BNE)
08:50
Scheduled: 08:50, Nov 15
Brisbane Airport I
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 40m
Wellington(WLG)
15:30
Scheduled: 15:30, Nov 15
Wellington International Airport I
Check-in Counter
ROW10
Boarding Gate
75A
Arrival Gate
48
Baggage
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Delayed (may impact connections)

QF1268
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Melbourne (MEL) Brisbane (BNE)
Scheduled: 21:35
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15m late
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QF281 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF281 flight flying from Brisbane to Wellington on 11/14/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A220-300. This aircraft has been in service for 1y. The aircraft is equipped with 117 seats.
flight status
Airbus A220-300
Punctuality (Departure)
57 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
87 %
Late on average
7 minutes
Age
1y
Seats
117
Flight Distance
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Flight History for QF281

Trip.com historical records show that the last QF281 flight departed on Fri, Nov 13 from BNE at approximately 09:46. This flight is expected to arrrive in WLG at 16:07.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Mon, Nov 9 Brisbane (BNE) Wellington (WLG) BCS3 09:14 15:23 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Brisbane (BNE) Wellington (WLG) BCS3 09:33 15:43 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Brisbane (BNE) Wellington (WLG) BCS3 09:53 15:59 Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Brisbane (BNE) Wellington (WLG) 223 -- -- Cancelled
Fri, Nov 13 Brisbane (BNE) Wellington (WLG) BCS3 09:46 16:07 Arrived
Sat, Nov 14 Brisbane (BNE) Wellington (WLG) BCS3 09:36 15:50 Arrived
Sun, Nov 15 Brisbane (BNE) Wellington (WLG) BCS3 08:50 15:30 Scheduled

QF281 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of QF281 is 57% (Late on average 34 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Late on average 7 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
57 %
Late on average 34 minutes
Early
3 %
On time
53 %
30 mins late
30 %
60 mins late
10 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
2 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87 %
Late on average 7 minutes
Early
40 %
On time
47 %
30 mins late
10 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
2 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight qf281?

    Flight qf281 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 15:50 (updated Nov 14, 2026).
  • Flight qf281 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 15:50; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight qf281 is scheduled to depart at 08:50. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 09:36, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 14, 2026).
  • Flight qf281 is scheduled to arrive at 15:30. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 15:50. Status is Arrived as of Nov 14, 2026.
  • For flight qf281, the departure terminal is I and the boarding gate is 74A. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight qf281 is expected at carousel 3 in terminal I. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight qf281 is operated by Qantas Airways from Brisbane (BNE) to Wellington (WLG). Typical flight time is about 3 hours 40 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.
  • Track flight qf281 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 qf281 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 14, 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 qf281 has already left Brisbane and completed its journey. Departure was 09:36; actual arrival 15:50.
  • Flight qf281 usually flies a Airbus A220-300 with seat layout 2-3. 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: Wellington Weather & Current Time

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14°C - 19°C
Weather forecast for your arrival day
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3 hour time difference
Time on arrival: Brisbane 12:50 | Wellington 15:50

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