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QF486 Flight Status

Status: Flight QF486 Landed Safely | Delayed. According to Trip.com's latest status for Qantas Airways flight QF486 from Melbourne to Sydney (MEL-SYD): Landed: Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) at 20:35 (local time) Delay: Approximately 5m late.
Thu, Oct 22
Fri, Oct 23
Sat, Oct 24
MEL-SYD

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Cancelled
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Melbourne(MEL)
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Scheduled: 19:05, Oct 22
Melbourne Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 25m
Sydney(SYD)
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Scheduled: 20:30, Oct 22
Kingsford Smith Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
1
Arrival Gate
7
Baggage
Q3
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MEL-SYD

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 5m late
Melbourne(MEL)
19:30
Scheduled: 19:05, Oct 23
Melbourne Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 25m
Sydney(SYD)
20:35
Scheduled: 20:30, Oct 23
Kingsford Smith Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
3
Arrival Gate
Q10
Baggage
Q3
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Melbourne(MEL)
19:05
Scheduled: 19:05, Oct 24
Melbourne Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 25m
Sydney(SYD)
20:30
Scheduled: 20:30, Oct 24
Kingsford Smith Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
Q9
Baggage
Q3
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QF467
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Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL)
Scheduled: 18:20
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6m late
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QF486 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF486 flight flying from Melbourne to Sydney on 10/23/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 14y, 7m. The aircraft is equipped with 174 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
77 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
87 %
Late on average
6 minutes
Age
14y, 7m
Seats
174
Distance
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Flight History for QF486

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Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Oct 16 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 738 19:19 20:26 Arrived
Sat, Oct 17 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 738 19:17 20:26 Arrived
Sun, Oct 18 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 738 19:54 20:56 Arrived
Wed, Oct 21 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 738 19:11 20:20 Arrived
Thu, Oct 22 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 738 -- -- Cancelled
Fri, Oct 23 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 738 19:30 20:35 Arrived
Sat, Oct 24 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 738 19:05 20:30 Scheduled

QF486 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of QF486 is 77% (Late on average 25 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Late on average 6 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
77 %
Late on average 25 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
77 %
30 mins late
20 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
2 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87 %
Late on average 6 minutes
Early
50 %
On time
37 %
30 mins late
10 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
2 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight qf486?

    Flight qf486 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 20:35 (updated Oct 23, 2026).
  • Flight qf486 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 20:35; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight qf486 is scheduled to depart at 19:05. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 19:30, and the current status is Arrived (updated Oct 23, 2026).
  • Flight qf486 is scheduled to arrive at 20:30. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 20:35. Status is Arrived as of Oct 23, 2026.
  • For flight qf486, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is 3. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight qf486 is expected at carousel Q3 in terminal T3. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight qf486 is operated by Qantas Airways from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD). Typical flight time is about 1 hour25 minutes; operating days may include Friday.
  • Track flight qf486 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 qf486 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Oct 23, 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 qf486 has already left Melbourne and completed its journey. Departure was 19:30; actual arrival 20:35.
  • Flight qf486 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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Partly clear with showers
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17°C - 23°C
Expected weather conditions upon arrival
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0 hour time difference
Time on arrival: Melbourne 20:35 | Sydney 20:35

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