Qantas Airways QF496 Flight status
According to Trip.com’s latest update for Qantas Airways flight QF496 from Melbourne to Sydney (MEL–SYD): Flight QF496 has safely landed at Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) at 21:39 (local time). Arrival was about 16m early.
Fri, Oct 23
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 16m early
1h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
25
Arrival Gate
9
Baggage
Q3
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QF496 Aircraft Details
Plane model info unavailable
Punctuality (Departure)
75
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
83
%
Early on average
1 minute
Age
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Seats
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Flight Distance
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Economy
Premium Economy
Business
First
In-Flight Services
None
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Seat Information
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Legroom
--
Seat width
--
Reclining Angle
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Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
None
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Seat Information
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Legroom
--
Seat width
--
Reclining Angle
--
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
None
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Seat Information
--
Legroom
--
Seat width
--
Reclining Angle
--
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
None
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Seat Information
--
Legroom
--
Seat width
--
Reclining Angle
--
Seat layout example
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Flight History for QF496
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Fri, Oct 2 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 21:20 | 22:25 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 8 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | JET | -- | -- | Cancelled |
| Fri, Oct 9 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 20:47 | 21:49 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 16 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | -- | -- | Cancelled |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 20:39 | 21:39 | Arrived |
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QF496 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of QF496 is 75% (Late on average 18 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 83% (Early on average 1 minute).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
75
%
Late on average
18 minutes
Early
8
%
On time
67
%
30 mins late
25
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
33
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
83
%
Early on average
1 minute
Early
67
%
On time
17
%
30 mins late
17
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
33
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight qf496?
Flight qf496 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 21:39 (updated Oct 24, 2026).Is flight qf496 on time today?
Flight qf496 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 21:39; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.Has flight qf496 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight qf496 is scheduled to depart at 20:30. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 20:39, and the current status is Arrived (updated Oct 24, 2026).When is flight qf496 scheduled to arrive?
Flight qf496 is scheduled to arrive at 21:55. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 21:39. Status is Arrived as of Oct 24, 2026.What is the gate information for flight qf496?
For flight qf496, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is 25. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What is the baggage carousel number for flight qf496?
After arrival, baggage for flight qf496 is expected at carousel Q3 in terminal T3. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.What route does flight qf496 fly?
Flight qf496 is operated by Qantas Airways from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 25 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.How can I check real-time status for flight qf496?
Track flight qf496 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 qf496 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If qf496 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Oct 24, 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 qf496 departed from Melbourne?
Flight qf496 has already left Melbourne and completed its journey. Departure was 20:39; actual arrival 21:39.
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