What is the current status of flight qf5879?

Flight qf5879 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 17:24 (updated Oct 5, 2026).

Is flight qf5879 on time today?

Flight qf5879 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 17:24; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.

Has flight qf5879 departed yet? What is the departure time?

Flight qf5879 is scheduled to depart at 13:30. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 13:44, and the current status is Arrived (updated Oct 5, 2026).

When is flight qf5879 scheduled to arrive?

Flight qf5879 is scheduled to arrive at 17:25. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 17:24. Status is Arrived as of Oct 5, 2026.

What is the gate information for flight qf5879?

For flight qf5879, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is 20. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.

What is the baggage carousel number for flight qf5879?

After arrival, baggage for flight qf5879 is expected at carousel D4 in terminal T2. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.

What route does flight qf5879 fly?

Flight qf5879 is operated by Qantas Airways from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD). Typical flight time is about 2 hours 55 minutes; operating days may include Monday.

How can I check real-time status for flight qf5879?

Track flight qf5879 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 qf5879 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?

If qf5879 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Oct 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.

Has flight qf5879 departed from Cairns?

Flight qf5879 has already left Cairns and completed its journey. Departure was 13:44; actual arrival 17:24.

What is the seat configuration for flight qf5879?

Flight qf5879 usually flies a Airbus A320 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

Qantas Airways

QF5879 Flight status

According to Trip.com’s latest update for Qantas Airways flight QF5879 from Cairns to Sydney (CNS–SYD): Flight QF5879 has safely landed at Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) at 17:24 (local time). Arrival was about 1m early.

Fri, Oct 2

Mon, Oct 5

CNS-SYD

Access more flight status info on the Trip.com app

Arrived

The flight has arrived 1m late

Cairns(CNS)

13:48

Scheduled: 13:30, Oct 2

Cairns Airport T2

2h 55m

Sydney(SYD)

16:26

Scheduled: 16:25, Oct 2

Kingsford Smith Airport T2

Check-in Counter

Boarding Gate

Arrival Gate

A57

Baggage

Need a flight from Cairns to Sydney?

Qantas Airways

Search flights

CNS-SYD

Access more flight status info on the Trip.com app

Arrived

The flight has arrived 1m early

Cairns(CNS)

13:44

Scheduled: 13:30, Oct 5

Cairns Airport T2

2h 55m

Sydney(SYD)

17:24

Scheduled: 17:25, Oct 5

Kingsford Smith Airport T2

Check-in Counter

Boarding Gate

Arrival Gate

A49

Baggage

Need a flight from Cairns to Sydney?

Qantas Airways

Search flights

Information provided by VariFlight. Please refer to airport announcements for the most up-to-date information. You can also explore more flights from Cairns to Sydney or track other flights with our flight status tracker.

Trip.com

Flights

Flights to Australia

Flights to New South Wales

Cheap Flights to Sydney

Low Price Flights from Cairns to Sydney

QF5879

QF5879 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF5879 flight flying from Cairns to Sydney on 10/5/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A320. This aircraft has been in service for 16y. The aircraft is equipped with 180 seats.

Airbus A320

Punctuality (Departure)

73 %

Punctuality (Arrival)

91 %

Late on average

6 minutes

Age

16y

Seats

180

Flight Distance

Economy

In-Flight Services

None

In-flight entertainment is unavailable

Wi-Fi is unavailable

No power outlets are available

Seat Information

74 cm

More legroom than on 15% of flights

45 cm

Seat width better than on 62% of flights

100°

Reclining Angle

3-3

Seat layout example

Flight History for QF5879

Trip.com historical records show that the last QF5879 flight departed on Fri, Oct 2 from CNS at approximately 13:48. This flight is expected to arrrive in SYD at 16:26.

Date	Airport		Aircraft Model	Departure	Arrival	Status
Date	Departure	Arrival	Aircraft Model	Departure	Arrival	Status
Mon, Sep 21	Cairns (CNS)	Sydney (SYD)	320	13:50	16:15	Arrived
Wed, Sep 23	Cairns (CNS)	Sydney (SYD)	320	14:06	16:26	Arrived
Fri, Sep 25	Cairns (CNS)	Sydney (SYD)	320	13:49	16:23	Arrived
Mon, Sep 28	Cairns (CNS)	Sydney (SYD)	320	15:15	17:59	Arrived
Wed, Sep 30	Cairns (CNS)	Sydney (SYD)	320	14:03	16:48	Arrived
Fri, Oct 2	Cairns (CNS)	Sydney (SYD)	320	13:48	16:26	Arrived
Mon, Oct 5	Cairns (CNS)	Sydney (SYD)	320	13:44	17:24	Arrived

text.text............fake.row.text............text.........fake row ...text

Check upcoming flights with our app

QF5879 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of QF5879 is 73% (Late on average 27 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 91% (Late on average 6 minutes).

On-Time Departures

Punctuality

73 %

Late on average 27 minutes

Early

0 %

On time

73 %

30 mins late

23 %

60 mins late

0 %

90 mins late

5 %

Cancelled

4 %

On-Time Arrivals

Punctuality

91 %

Late on average 6 minutes

Early

36 %

On time

55 %

30 mins late

5 %

60 mins late

0 %

90 mins late

5 %

Cancelled

4 %

Need a flight from Cairns to Sydney?

From Cairns
To Sydney
Return flights

More Cheap Flights

Flight FAQs

What is the current status of flight qf5879?

Flight qf5879 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 17:24 (updated Oct 5, 2026).
Is flight qf5879 on time today?

Flight qf5879 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 17:24; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
Has flight qf5879 departed yet? What is the departure time?

Flight qf5879 is scheduled to depart at 13:30. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 13:44, and the current status is Arrived (updated Oct 5, 2026).
When is flight qf5879 scheduled to arrive?

Flight qf5879 is scheduled to arrive at 17:25. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 17:24. Status is Arrived as of Oct 5, 2026.
What is the gate information for flight qf5879?

For flight qf5879, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is 20. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
What is the baggage carousel number for flight qf5879?

After arrival, baggage for flight qf5879 is expected at carousel D4 in terminal T2. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
What route does flight qf5879 fly?

Flight qf5879 is operated by Qantas Airways from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD). Typical flight time is about 2 hours 55 minutes; operating days may include Monday.
How can I check real-time status for flight qf5879?

Track flight qf5879 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 qf5879 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?

If qf5879 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Oct 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.
Has flight qf5879 departed from Cairns?

Flight qf5879 has already left Cairns and completed its journey. Departure was 13:44; actual arrival 17:24.
What is the seat configuration for flight qf5879?

Flight qf5879 usually flies a Airbus A320 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.