Qantas Airways QF1853 Flight Status
Based on Trip.com’s real-time data, the QF1853 flight operated by Qantas Airways on May 18, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Darwin (DRW) to Cairns (CNS). The flight is expected to depart at 13:30 (local time in Darwin, UTC+9.5) and land at 16:30 (local time in Cairns, UTC+10) .
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Mon, May 18
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
2h 30m
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
2h 30m
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QF1853 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF1853 flight flying from Darwin to Cairns on 5/18/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Embraer 190. This aircraft has been in service for 18y, 5m. The aircraft is equipped with 97 seats.
Embraer 190
Punctuality (Departure)
92%
Punctuality (Arrival)
100%
Early on average
7 minutes
Age
18y, 5m
Seats
97
Distance
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Economy
Business
Onboard Amenities
Snacks
Unknown
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seating Plan
79 cm
Legroom
43 cm
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Unknown
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seating Plan
94 cm
Legroom
51 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
1-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for QF1853
Trip.com historical records show that the last QF1853 flight departed on Fri, May 15 from DRW at approximately 13:30. This flight is expected to arrrive in CNS at 16:30.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Type | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Mon, Apr 27 | Darwin (DRW) | Cairns (CNS) | E190 | 13:33 | 16:07 | Arrived |
| Fri, May 1 | Darwin (DRW) | Cairns (CNS) | E190 | 13:30 | 16:16 | Arrived |
| Mon, May 4 | Darwin (DRW) | Cairns (CNS) | E190 | 13:43 | 16:33 | Arrived |
| Fri, May 8 | Darwin (DRW) | Cairns (CNS) | E190 | 13:27 | 16:09 | Arrived |
| Mon, May 11 | Darwin (DRW) | Cairns (CNS) | E190 | 13:27 | 16:08 | Arrived |
| Fri, May 15 | Darwin (DRW) | Cairns (CNS) | E190 | 13:30 | 16:30 | Scheduled |
| Mon, May 18 | Darwin (DRW) | Cairns (CNS) | E190 | 13:30 | 16:30 | Scheduled |
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QF1853 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of QF1853 is 92% (Late on average 8 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 7 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
92%
Late on average 8 minutes
Early
15%
On time
77%
30 mins late
8%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
7%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100%
Early on average 7 minutes
Early
69%
On time
31%
30 mins late
0%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
7%
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