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QF2097 Flight Status

Based on Trip.com’s real-time data, the QF2097 flight operated by Qantas Airways on Oct 4, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Launceston (LST). The flight is expected to depart at 18:50 and land at 19:47 .
Fri, Oct 2
Sun, Oct 4
Mon, Oct 5
MEL-LST

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 2h 1m late
Melbourne(MEL)
21:18
Scheduled: 18:50, Oct 2
Melbourne Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 20m
Launceston(LST)
22:11
Scheduled: 20:10, Oct 2
Launceston Airport T1
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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MEL-LST

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Melbourne(MEL)
18:50
Scheduled: 18:50, Oct 4
Melbourne Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 20m
Launceston(LST)
19:47
Scheduled: 20:10, Oct 4
Launceston Airport T1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Melbourne(MEL)
18:50
Scheduled: 18:50, Oct 5
Melbourne Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 20m
Launceston(LST)
20:10
Scheduled: 20:10, Oct 5
Launceston Airport T1
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QF2097 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF2097 flight flying from Melbourne to Launceston on 10/4/2026 is operated by the aircraft model de Havilland DHC-8-400 Dash 8/8Q. This aircraft has been in service for 16y, 7m. The aircraft is equipped with 74 seats.
flight status
de Havilland DHC-8-400 Dash 8/8Q
Punctuality (Departure)
50 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
73 %
Late on average
16 minutes
Age
16y, 7m
Seats
74
Distance
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Flight History for QF2097

Trip.com historical records show that the last QF2097 flight departed on Fri, Oct 2 from MEL at approximately 21:18. This flight is expected to arrrive in LST at 22:11.
Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Mon, Sep 28 Melbourne (MEL) Launceston (LST) DH8D 19:02 20:07 Arrived
Tue, Sep 29 Melbourne (MEL) Launceston (LST) DH8D 19:44 20:43 Arrived
Wed, Sep 30 Melbourne (MEL) Launceston (LST) DH8D 19:58 21:02 Arrived
Thu, Oct 1 Melbourne (MEL) Launceston (LST) DH8D 19:51 20:46 Arrived
Fri, Oct 2 Melbourne (MEL) Launceston (LST) DH8D 21:18 22:11 Arrived
Sun, Oct 4 Melbourne (MEL) Launceston (LST) DH8D 18:50 19:47 Scheduled
Mon, Oct 5 Melbourne (MEL) Launceston (LST) DH4 18:50 20:10 Scheduled

QF2097 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of QF2097 is 50% (Late on average 38 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 73% (Late on average 16 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
50 %
Late on average 38 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
50 %
30 mins late
27 %
60 mins late
17 %
90 mins late
7 %
Cancelled
1 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
73 %
Late on average 16 minutes
Early
33 %
On time
40 %
30 mins late
17 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
7 %
Cancelled
1 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight qf2097?

    Flight qf2097 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 18:50, arrival 20:10 (updated Oct 4, 2026).
  • Flight qf2097 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 18:50, with arrival at 20:10. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight qf2097 is scheduled to depart at 18:50. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 18:50, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 4, 2026).
  • Flight qf2097 is scheduled to arrive at 20:10. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 19:47. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 4, 2026.
  • Flight qf2097 is operated by Qantas Airways from Melbourne (MEL) to Launceston (LST). Typical flight time is about 1 hour20 minutes; operating days may include Sunday.
  • Track flight qf2097 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 qf2097 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Oct 4, 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 qf2097 has not departed from Melbourne (MEL) yet and is currently on schedule for 18:50.
  • Flight qf2097 usually flies a de Havilland DHC-8-400 Dash 8/8Q with seat layout 2-2. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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Destination Info: Launceston Weather & Time

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Time on arrival: Melbourne 20:10 | Launceston 20:10

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