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QF2491 Flight Status

According to Trip.com’s latest update for Qantas Airways flight QF2491 from Horn Island to Cairns (HID–CNS): Flight QF2491 landed safely at Cairns Airport (CNS) at 12:42 PM local time, arriving about 2m late.
Sun, Nov 1
Mon, Nov 2
Tue, Nov 3
HID-CNS

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 18m early
Horn Island(HID)
10:52 AM
Scheduled: 10:55 AM, Nov 1
Horn Island Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 45m
Cairns(CNS)
12:22 PM
Scheduled: 12:40 PM, Nov 1
Cairns Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
16
Baggage
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HID-CNS

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 2m late
Horn Island(HID)
11:05 AM
Scheduled: 10:55 AM, Nov 2
Horn Island Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 45m
Cairns(CNS)
12:42 PM
Scheduled: 12:40 PM, Nov 2
Cairns Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
D17
Baggage
D1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Horn Island(HID)
10:55 AM
Scheduled: 10:55 AM, Nov 3
Horn Island Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 45m
Cairns(CNS)
12:40 PM
Scheduled: 12:40 PM, Nov 3
Cairns Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
D17
Baggage
D1
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Landed at Horn Island

QF2490
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Cairns (CNS) Horn Island (HID)
Scheduled: 10:25 AM
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9m early
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QF2491 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF2491 flight flying from Horn Island to Cairns on 11/2/2026 is operated by the aircraft model de Havilland DHC-8-400 Dash 8/8Q. This aircraft has been in service for 13y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with 74 seats.
flight status
de Havilland DHC-8-400 Dash 8/8Q
Punctuality (Departure)
87 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
97 %
Early on average
9 minutes
Age
13y, 10m
Seats
74
Flight Distance
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Flight History for QF2491

Trip.com historical records show that the last QF2491 flight departed on Sun, Nov 1 from HID at approximately 10:52 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in CNS at 12:22 PM.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Thu, Oct 29 Horn Island (HID) Cairns (CNS) DH8D 11:04 AM 12:43 PM Arrived
Fri, Oct 30 Horn Island (HID) Cairns (CNS) DH8D 10:55 AM 12:21 PM Arrived
Sat, Oct 31 Horn Island (HID) Cairns (CNS) DH8D 10:48 AM 12:17 PM Arrived
Sun, Nov 1 Horn Island (HID) Cairns (CNS) DH8D 10:52 AM 12:22 PM Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Horn Island (HID) Cairns (CNS) DH8D 11:05 AM 12:42 PM Arrived
Tue, Nov 3 Horn Island (HID) Cairns (CNS) DH4 10:55 AM 12:40 PM Scheduled
Wed, Nov 4 Horn Island (HID) Cairns (CNS) DH4 10:55 AM 12:40 PM Scheduled

QF2491 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of QF2491 is 87% (Late on average 8 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 9 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
87 %
Late on average 8 minutes
Early
20 %
On time
67 %
30 mins late
13 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
1 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97 %
Early on average 9 minutes
Early
77 %
On time
20 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
1 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight qf2491?

    Flight qf2491 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 12:42 PM (updated Nov 2, 2026).
  • Flight qf2491 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 12:42 PM; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight qf2491 is scheduled to depart at 10:55 AM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 11:05 AM, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 2, 2026).
  • Flight qf2491 is scheduled to arrive at 12:40 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 12:42 PM. Status is Arrived as of Nov 2, 2026.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight qf2491 is expected at carousel D1 in terminal T2. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight qf2491 is operated by Qantas Airways from Horn Island (HID) to Cairns (CNS). Typical flight time is about 1 hour45 minutes; operating days may include Monday.
  • Track flight qf2491 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 qf2491 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 qf2491 has already left Horn Island and completed its journey. Departure was 11:05 AM; actual arrival 12:42 PM.
  • Flight qf2491 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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Arrival Info: Cairns Weather & Current Time

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23°C - 32°C
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Time on arrival: Horn Island 12:42 | Cairns 12:42

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