Qantas Airways

QF2491 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF2491 flight operated by Qantas Airways on Mar 20, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Horn Island (HID) to Cairns (CNS). The flight is expected to depart at 17:20 and arrive at 19:05 .

Mon, Mar 16

Fri, Mar 20

HID-CNS

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Arrived

The flight has arrived 8m early

Horn Island(HID)

17:22

Scheduled: 17:20, Mar 16

Horn Island Airport

1h 45m

Cairns(CNS)

18:57

Scheduled: 19:05, Mar 16

Cairns Airport T2

Check-in Counter

Boarding Gate

Arrival Gate

Baggage

HID-CNS

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Scheduled

Your flight will depart on time.

Horn Island(HID)

17:20

Scheduled: 17:20, Mar 20

Horn Island Airport

1h 45m

Cairns(CNS)

19:05

Scheduled: 19:05, Mar 20

Cairns Airport T2

Check-in Counter

Boarding Gate

Arrival Gate

Baggage

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QF2491 Aircraft Details

de Havilland DHC-8-400 Dash 8/8Q

Punctuality (Departure)

83%

Punctuality (Arrival)

87%

Late on average

15 minutes

Age

11y, 6m

Seats

Flight Distance

Economy

In-Flight Services

Snacks

In-flight entertainment is unavailable

Wi-Fi is unavailable

No power outlets are available

Seat Information

79 cm

Legroom

43 cm

Seat width

100°

Reclining Angle

2-2

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Flight History for QF2491

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Date	Airport		Aircraft Model	Departure	Arrival	Status
Date	Departure	Arrival	Aircraft Model	Departure	Arrival	Status
Sun, Mar 1	Horn Island (HID)	Cairns (CNS)	DH8D	17:07	18:42	Arrived
Mon, Mar 2	Horn Island (HID)	Cairns (CNS)	DH8D	17:39	19:10	Arrived
Fri, Mar 6	Horn Island (HID)	Cairns (CNS)	DH8D	17:27	19:02	Arrived
Sun, Mar 8	Horn Island (HID)	Cairns (CNS)	DH8D	17:19	18:58	Arrived
Mon, Mar 9	Horn Island (HID)	Cairns (CNS)	DH8D	17:24	18:55	Arrived
Mon, Mar 16	Horn Island (HID)	Cairns (CNS)	DH8D	17:22	18:57	Arrived
Fri, Mar 20	Horn Island (HID)	Cairns (CNS)	DH8D	17:20	19:05	Scheduled

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QF2491 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of QF2491 is 83% (Late on average 32 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Late on average 15 minutes).

On-Time Departures

Punctuality

83%

Late on average 32 minutes

Early

10%

On time

73%

30 mins late

60 mins late

90 mins late

10%

Cancelled

On-Time Arrivals

Punctuality

87%

Late on average 15 minutes

Early

70%

On time

17%

30 mins late

60 mins late

90 mins late

10%

Cancelled

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25°C - 28°C

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Time on arrival: Horn Island 19:05| Cairns 19:05

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