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QF2481 Flight status

According to Trip.com’s latest record on status for Qantas Airways flight QF2481 from Weipa to Cairns (WEI-CNS): Flight QF2481 has safely landed at Cairns Airport (CNS) 10:17 (local time), about 8m early.
Fri, Oct 30
Mon, Nov 2
Tue, Nov 3
WEI-CNS

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 22m early
Weipa(WEI)
08:54
Scheduled: 09:00, Oct 30
Weipa Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 25m
Cairns(CNS)
10:03
Scheduled: 10:25, Oct 30
Cairns Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
2
Baggage
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 8m early
Weipa(WEI)
08:59
Scheduled: 09:00, Nov 2
Weipa Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 25m
Cairns(CNS)
10:17
Scheduled: 10:25, Nov 2
Cairns Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
2
Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Weipa(WEI)
09:00
Scheduled: 09:00, Nov 3
Weipa Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 25m
Cairns(CNS)
10:25
Scheduled: 10:25, Nov 3
Cairns Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
2
Baggage
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Landed at Weipa

QF2480
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Cairns (CNS) Weipa (WEI)
Scheduled: 08:30
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7m early
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QF2481 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF2481 flight from Weipa to Cairns on 11/2/2026 is operated using the aircraft model de Havilland DHC-8-400 Dash 8/8Q. This aircraft has been in service for 18y, 10m. The aircraft has 74 seats.
flight status
de Havilland DHC-8-400 Dash 8/8Q
Punctuality (Departure)
90 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
93 %
Early on average
1 minute
Age
18y, 10m
Seats
74
Flight Distance
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Flight History for QF2481

Trip.com historical records show that the last QF2481 flight departed on Fri, Oct 30 from WEI at approximately 08:54. This flight is expected to arrrive in CNS at 10:03.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Mon, Oct 26 Weipa (WEI) Cairns (CNS) DH8D 09:08 10:17 Arrived
Tue, Oct 27 Weipa (WEI) Cairns (CNS) DH8D 08:57 10:08 Arrived
Wed, Oct 28 Weipa (WEI) Cairns (CNS) DH8D 08:58 10:13 Arrived
Thu, Oct 29 Weipa (WEI) Cairns (CNS) DH8D 08:59 10:07 Arrived
Fri, Oct 30 Weipa (WEI) Cairns (CNS) DH8D 08:54 10:03 Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Weipa (WEI) Cairns (CNS) DH8D 08:59 10:17 Arrived
Tue, Nov 3 Weipa (WEI) Cairns (CNS) DH4 09:00 10:25 Scheduled

QF2481 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of QF2481 is 90% (Late on average 11 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 1 minute).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
90 %
Late on average 11 minutes
Early
20 %
On time
70 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
2 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93 %
Early on average 1 minute
Early
80 %
On time
13 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
2 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight qf2481?

    Flight qf2481 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 10:17 (updated Nov 2, 2026).
  • Flight qf2481 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 10:17; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight qf2481 is scheduled to depart at 09:00. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 08:59, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 2, 2026).
  • Flight qf2481 is scheduled to arrive at 10:25. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 10:17. Status is Arrived as of Nov 2, 2026.
  • Flight qf2481 is operated by Qantas Airways from Weipa (WEI) to Cairns (CNS). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 25 minutes; operating days may include Monday.
  • Track flight qf2481 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 qf2481 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 2, 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 qf2481 has already left Weipa and completed its journey. Departure was 08:59; actual arrival 10:17.
  • Flight qf2481 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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Time on arrival: Weipa 10:17 | Cairns 10:17

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