South African Airways
SA281 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the SA281 flight operated by South African Airways on Sep 11, 2026, flying from Perth (PER) to Johannesburg (JNB), departed at 23:49 and is expected to arrive at 04:27 (local time in Johannesburg, UTC+2) and land at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Fri, Sep 11
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En route
Your flight has departed Perth and is expected to arrive in Johannesburg at 04:27.
11h 25m
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SA281 Aircraft Details
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Punctuality (Departure)
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Punctuality (Arrival)
100
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Early on average
40 minutes
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Flight History for SA281
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Fri, Aug 28 | Perth (PER) | Johannesburg (JNB) | 343 | 00:10 | 04:49 | Arrived |
| Mon, Aug 31 | Perth (PER) | Johannesburg (JNB) | 343 | 00:05 | 04:53 | Arrived |
| Wed, Sep 2 | Perth (PER) | Johannesburg (JNB) | 343 | 00:11 | 04:40 | Arrived |
| Fri, Sep 4 | Perth (PER) | Johannesburg (JNB) | 343 | 23:55 | 04:58 | Arrived |
| Mon, Sep 7 | Perth (PER) | Johannesburg (JNB) | 343 | 23:59 | 04:20 | Arrived |
| Wed, Sep 9 | Perth (PER) | Johannesburg (JNB) | 343 | 23:56 | 04:04 | Arrived |
| Fri, Sep 11 | Perth (PER) | Johannesburg (JNB) | 343 | 23:49 | 04:27 | En route |
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SA281 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of SA281 is 100% (Late on average 5 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 40 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
100
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Late on average
5 minutes
Early
23
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On time
77
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30 mins late
0
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60 mins late
0
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90 mins late
0
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Cancelled
1
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On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100
%
Early on average
40 minutes
Early
100
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On time
0
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30 mins late
0
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60 mins late
0
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90 mins late
0
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Cancelled
1
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Flight FAQs
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What is the current status of flight sa281?
Flight sa281 has departed (status: En route). Departure 23:49, estimated arrival 04:27 (updated Sep 12, 2026). -
Is flight sa281 on time today?
Flight sa281 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 23:49 and is estimated to arrive at 04:27. -
Has flight sa281 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight sa281 is scheduled to depart at 23:50. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 23:49, and the current status is En route (updated Sep 12, 2026). -
When is flight sa281 scheduled to arrive?
Flight sa281 is scheduled to arrive at 05:15. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 04:27. Status is En route as of Sep 12, 2026. -
What route does flight sa281 fly?
Flight sa281 is operated by South African Airways from Perth (PER) to Johannesburg (JNB). Typical flight time is about 11 hours 25 minutes; operating days may include Saturday. -
How can I check real-time status for flight sa281?
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If flight sa281 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If sa281 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Sep 12, 2026). Contact South African Airways or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com. -
Has flight sa281 departed from Perth?
Flight sa281 has departed from Perth (PER) at 23:49 (status: En route).
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