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QF2490 Flight Status

Status: Flight QF2490 Landed Safely | Early. According to Trip.com's latest status for Qantas Airways flight QF2490 from Cairns to Horn Island (CNS-HID): Landed: Horn Island Airport (HID) at 10:15 (local time) Early: Approximately 10m early.
Thu, Nov 12
Fri, Nov 13
Sat, Nov 14
CNS-HID

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 15m early
Cairns(CNS)
08:42
Scheduled: 08:40, Nov 12
Cairns Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 45m
Horn Island(HID)
10:10
Scheduled: 10:25, Nov 12
Horn Island Airport
Check-in Counter
1-7
Boarding Gate
D16
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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CNS-HID

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 10m early
Cairns(CNS)
08:44
Scheduled: 08:40, Nov 13
Cairns Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 45m
Horn Island(HID)
10:15
Scheduled: 10:25, Nov 13
Horn Island Airport
Check-in Counter
1-7
Boarding Gate
D16
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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CNS-HID

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Cairns(CNS)
08:40
Scheduled: 08:40, Nov 14
Cairns Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 45m
Horn Island(HID)
10:25
Scheduled: 10:25, Nov 14
Horn Island Airport
Check-in Counter
1-7
Boarding Gate
D16
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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QF2490 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF2490 flight flying from Cairns to Horn Island on 11/13/2026 is operated by the aircraft model de Havilland DHC-8-400 Dash 8/8Q. This aircraft has been in service for 15y, 5m. The aircraft is equipped with 74 seats.
flight status
de Havilland DHC-8-400 Dash 8/8Q
Punctuality (Departure)
93 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
100 %
Early on average
8 minutes
Age
15y, 5m
Seats
74
Distance
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Flight History for QF2490

Trip.com historical records show that the last QF2490 flight departed on Thu, Nov 12 from CNS at approximately 08:42. This flight is expected to arrrive in HID at 10:10.
Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Mon, Nov 9 Cairns (CNS) Horn Island (HID) DH8D 08:51 10:17 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Cairns (CNS) Horn Island (HID) DH8D 09:03 10:30 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Cairns (CNS) Horn Island (HID) DH8D 08:52 10:20 Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Cairns (CNS) Horn Island (HID) DH8D 08:42 10:10 Arrived
Fri, Nov 13 Cairns (CNS) Horn Island (HID) DH8D 08:44 10:15 Arrived
Sat, Nov 14 Cairns (CNS) Horn Island (HID) DH4 08:40 10:25 Scheduled
Sun, Nov 15 Cairns (CNS) Horn Island (HID) DH4 08:40 10:25 Scheduled

QF2490 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of QF2490 is 93% (Late on average 9 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 8 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
93 %
Late on average 9 minutes
Early
7 %
On time
87 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
7 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 8 minutes
Early
83 %
On time
17 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
7 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight qf2490?

    Flight qf2490 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 10:15 (updated Nov 13, 2026).
  • Flight qf2490 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 10:15; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight qf2490 is scheduled to depart at 08:40. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 08:44, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 13, 2026).
  • Flight qf2490 is scheduled to arrive at 10:25. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 10:15. Status is Arrived as of Nov 13, 2026.
  • For flight qf2490, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is D16. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight qf2490 is operated by Qantas Airways from Cairns (CNS) to Horn Island (HID). Typical flight time is about 1 hour45 minutes; operating days may include Friday.
  • Track flight qf2490 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 qf2490 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 13, 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 qf2490 has already left Cairns and completed its journey. Departure was 08:44; actual arrival 10:15.
  • Flight qf2490 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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