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QF8587 Flight Status

Status: Flight QF8587 Landed Safely | Early. According to Trip.com's latest status for Qantas Airways flight QF8587 from Palmerston North to Christchurch (PMR-CHC): Landed: Christchurch International Airport (CHC) at 19:40 (local time) Early: Approximately 15m early.
Sat, Nov 7
Sun, Nov 8
PMR-CHC

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 5m late
Palmerston North(PMR)
19:03
Scheduled: 18:30, Nov 7
Palmerston North Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 25m
Christchurch(CHC)
20:00
Scheduled: 19:55, Nov 7
Christchurch International Airport
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 15m early
Palmerston North(PMR)
18:36
Scheduled: 18:30, Nov 8
Palmerston North Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 25m
Christchurch(CHC)
19:40
Scheduled: 19:55, Nov 8
Christchurch International Airport
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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QF8587 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF8587 flight flying from Palmerston North to Christchurch on 11/8/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Alenia ATR 72. This aircraft has been in service for 9y, 2m. The aircraft is equipped with 68 seats.
flight status
Alenia ATR 72
Punctuality (Departure)
90 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
97 %
Early on average
7 minutes
Age
9y, 2m
Seats
68
Distance
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Flight History for QF8587

Trip.com historical records show that the last QF8587 flight departed on Sat, Nov 7 from PMR at approximately 19:03. This flight is expected to arrrive in CHC at 20:00.
Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Mon, Oct 26 Palmerston North (PMR) Christchurch (CHC) AT76 18:48 19:54 Arrived
Fri, Oct 30 Palmerston North (PMR) Christchurch (CHC) AT76 18:36 19:57 Arrived
Sat, Oct 31 Palmerston North (PMR) Christchurch (CHC) AT76 18:27 19:43 Arrived
Sun, Nov 1 Palmerston North (PMR) Christchurch (CHC) AT76 18:35 19:38 Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Palmerston North (PMR) Christchurch (CHC) AT76 19:04 20:10 Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Palmerston North (PMR) Christchurch (CHC) AT76 19:03 20:00 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Palmerston North (PMR) Christchurch (CHC) AT76 18:36 19:40 Arrived

QF8587 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of QF8587 is 90% (Late on average 7 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 7 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
90 %
Late on average 7 minutes
Early
37 %
On time
53 %
30 mins late
10 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
2 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97 %
Early on average 7 minutes
Early
77 %
On time
20 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
2 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight qf8587?

    Flight qf8587 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 19:40 (updated Nov 8, 2026).
  • Flight qf8587 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 19:40; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight qf8587 is scheduled to depart at 18:30. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 18:36, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 8, 2026).
  • Flight qf8587 is scheduled to arrive at 19:55. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 19:40. Status is Arrived as of Nov 8, 2026.
  • Flight qf8587 is operated by Qantas Airways from Palmerston North (PMR) to Christchurch (CHC). Typical flight time is about 1 hour25 minutes; operating days may include Sunday.
  • Track flight qf8587 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 qf8587 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 8, 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 qf8587 has already left Palmerston North and completed its journey. Departure was 18:36; actual arrival 19:40.
  • Flight qf8587 usually flies a Alenia ATR 72 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: Christchurch Weather & Time

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Time on arrival: Palmerston North 19:40 | Christchurch 19:40

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