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QF480 Flight Status

Status: Flight QF480 Landed Safely | Early. According to Trip.com's latest status for Qantas Airways flight QF480 from Melbourne to Sydney (MEL-SYD): Landed: Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) at 19:57 (local time) Early: Approximately 8m early.
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
Fri, Nov 13
MEL-SYD

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 1m late
Melbourne(MEL)
18:56
Scheduled: 18:35, Nov 11
Melbourne Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 30m
Sydney(SYD)
20:06
Scheduled: 20:05, Nov 11
Kingsford Smith Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
5
Arrival Gate
Q7
Baggage
Q3
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 8m early
Melbourne(MEL)
18:47
Scheduled: 18:35, Nov 12
Melbourne Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 30m
Sydney(SYD)
19:57
Scheduled: 20:05, Nov 12
Kingsford Smith Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
23
Arrival Gate
12
Baggage
Q3
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Melbourne(MEL)
18:35
Scheduled: 18:35, Nov 13
Melbourne Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 30m
Sydney(SYD)
20:05
Scheduled: 20:05, Nov 13
Kingsford Smith Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
Q8
Baggage
Q3
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Landed at Melbourne

QF461
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Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL)
Scheduled: 17:50
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18m early
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QF480 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF480 flight flying from Melbourne to Sydney on 11/12/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 24y, 4m. The aircraft is equipped with 174 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
77 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
90 %
Late on average
0 minutes
Age
24y, 4m
Seats
174
Distance
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Flight History for QF480

Trip.com historical records show that the last QF480 flight departed on Wed, Nov 11 from MEL at approximately 18:56. This flight is expected to arrrive in SYD at 20:06.
Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Wed, Nov 4 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 738 19:07 20:10 Arrived
Thu, Nov 5 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 738 18:41 19:47 Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 738 18:46 19:55 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 738 18:40 19:48 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 738 18:56 20:06 Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 738 18:47 19:57 Arrived
Fri, Nov 13 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 738 18:35 20:05 Scheduled

QF480 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of QF480 is 77% (Late on average 23 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Early on average 0 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
77 %
Late on average 23 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
77 %
30 mins late
13 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
5 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90 %
Early on average 0 minutes
Early
70 %
On time
20 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
5 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight qf480?

    Flight qf480 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 19:57 (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight qf480 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 19:57; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight qf480 is scheduled to depart at 18:35. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 18:47, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight qf480 is scheduled to arrive at 20:05. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 19:57. Status is Arrived as of Nov 12, 2026.
  • For flight qf480, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is 23. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight qf480 is expected at carousel Q3 in terminal T3. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight qf480 is operated by Qantas Airways from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD). Typical flight time is about 1 hour30 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight qf480 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 qf480 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 12, 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 qf480 has already left Melbourne and completed its journey. Departure was 18:47; actual arrival 19:57.
  • Flight qf480 usually flies a Boeing 737-800 with seat layout 3-3. 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: Sydney Weather & Time

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Clear
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19°C - 24°C
Expected weather conditions upon arrival
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0 hour time difference
Time on arrival: Melbourne 19:57 | Sydney 19:57

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