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QF421 Flight status

According to real-time data from Trip.com, flight QF421, operated by Qantas Airways and scheduled to fly from Sydney (SYD to Melbourne (MEL), has been cancelled. Please contact the airline or airport counter for the latest information.
Wed, Nov 4
Thu, Nov 5
Fri, Nov 6
SYD-MEL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 1m late
Sydney(SYD)
09:02
Scheduled: 08:30, Nov 4
Kingsford Smith Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 35m
Melbourne(MEL)
10:06
Scheduled: 10:05, Nov 4
Melbourne Airport T1
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
13
Arrival Gate
6
Baggage
--
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Cancelled
Please refer to the airline for the latest information
Sydney(SYD)
--
Scheduled: 08:30, Nov 5
Kingsford Smith Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 35m
Melbourne(MEL)
--
Scheduled: 10:05, Nov 5
Melbourne Airport
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
8
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
4
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Sydney(SYD)
08:30
Scheduled: 08:30, Nov 6
Kingsford Smith Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 35m
Melbourne(MEL)
10:05
Scheduled: 10:05, Nov 6
Melbourne Airport T1
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
11
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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QF421 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF421 flight flying from Sydney to Melbourne on 11/5/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A330-200. This aircraft has been in service for 21y, 5m. The aircraft is equipped with Up to 271 seats.
flight status
Airbus A330-200
Punctuality (Departure)
73 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
87 %
Late on average
5 minutes
Age
21y, 5m
Seats
Up to 271
Flight Distance
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Flight History for QF421

Trip.com historical records show that the last QF421 flight departed on Wed, Nov 4 from SYD at approximately 09:02. This flight is expected to arrrive in MEL at 10:06.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sat, Oct 31 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) 738 08:45 10:04 Arrived
Sun, Nov 1 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) A21N 08:48 09:58 Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) 738 08:55 10:06 Arrived
Tue, Nov 3 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) 332 09:04 10:36 Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) 738 09:02 10:06 Arrived
Thu, Nov 5 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) 738 -- -- Cancelled
Fri, Nov 6 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) 332 08:30 10:05 Scheduled

QF421 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of QF421 is 73% (Late on average 29 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Late on average 5 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
73 %
Late on average 29 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
73 %
30 mins late
17 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
7 %
Cancelled
8 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87 %
Late on average 5 minutes
Early
57 %
On time
30 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
8 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight qf421?

    Flight qf421 has been canceled (status: Cancelled). Contact Qantas Airways or your booking channel for rebooking or refund (updated Nov 5, 2026).
  • Flight qf421 has been canceled (status: Cancelled). Contact Qantas Airways or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options; if booked on Trip.com, use Manage Booking.
  • Flight qf421 is scheduled to depart at 08:30. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 08:30, and the current status is Cancelled (updated Nov 5, 2026).
  • Flight qf421 is scheduled to arrive at 10:05. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 09:41. Status is Cancelled as of Nov 5, 2026.
  • Flight qf421 is operated by Qantas Airways from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 35 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight qf421 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 qf421 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Cancelled, updated Nov 5, 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 qf421 has been canceled and did not depart from Sydney (SYD). Contact Qantas Airways or your booking channel for next steps.
  • Flight qf421 usually flies a Airbus A330-200 with seat layout 2-4-2. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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