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QF434 Flight status

According to Trip.com’s latest update for Qantas Airways flight QF434 from Melbourne to Sydney (MEL–SYD): Flight QF434 has safely landed at Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) at 11:22 (local time). Arrival was about 8m early.
Wed, Oct 21
Thu, Oct 22
Fri, Oct 23
MEL-SYD

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 12m early
Melbourne(MEL)
10:12
Scheduled: 10:00, Oct 21
Melbourne Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 30m
Sydney(SYD)
11:18
Scheduled: 11:30, Oct 21
Kingsford Smith Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
1
Arrival Gate
6
Baggage
Q3
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 8m early
Melbourne(MEL)
10:15
Scheduled: 10:00, Oct 22
Melbourne Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 30m
Sydney(SYD)
11:22
Scheduled: 11:30, Oct 22
Kingsford Smith Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
11
Arrival Gate
13
Baggage
Q3
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Melbourne(MEL)
10:00
Scheduled: 10:00, Oct 23
Melbourne Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 30m
Sydney(SYD)
11:30
Scheduled: 11:30, Oct 23
Kingsford Smith Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
5
Baggage
Q3
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QF168
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Christchurch (CHC) Melbourne (MEL)
Scheduled: 08:10
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34m early
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QF434 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF434 flight flying from Melbourne to Sydney on 10/22/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 15y, 5m. The aircraft is equipped with 174 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
80 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
90 %
Late on average
6 minutes
Age
15y, 5m
Seats
174
Flight Distance
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Flight History for QF434

Trip.com historical records show that the last QF434 flight departed on Wed, Oct 21 from MEL at approximately 10:12. This flight is expected to arrrive in SYD at 11:18.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sat, Oct 17 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 738 10:19 11:24 Arrived
Sun, Oct 18 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) A21N 10:34 11:38 Arrived
Mon, Oct 19 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 738 10:09 11:11 Arrived
Tue, Oct 20 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 738 10:09 11:15 Arrived
Wed, Oct 21 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 738 10:12 11:18 Arrived
Thu, Oct 22 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 738 10:15 11:22 Arrived
Fri, Oct 23 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) A21N 10:00 11:30 Scheduled

QF434 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of QF434 is 80% (Late on average 30 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Late on average 6 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
80 %
Late on average 30 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
80 %
30 mins late
10 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
10 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90 %
Late on average 6 minutes
Early
70 %
On time
20 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
10 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight qf434?

    Flight qf434 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 11:22 (updated Oct 22, 2026).
  • Flight qf434 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 11:22; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight qf434 is scheduled to depart at 10:00. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 10:15, and the current status is Arrived (updated Oct 22, 2026).
  • Flight qf434 is scheduled to arrive at 11:30. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 11:22. Status is Arrived as of Oct 22, 2026.
  • For flight qf434, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is 11. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight qf434 is expected at carousel Q3 in terminal T3. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight qf434 is operated by Qantas Airways from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 30 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight qf434 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 qf434 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Oct 22, 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 qf434 has already left Melbourne and completed its journey. Departure was 10:15; actual arrival 11:22.
  • Flight qf434 usually flies a Boeing 737-800 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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