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QF281 Flight Status

According to Trip.com’s latest update for Qantas Airways flight QF281 from Brisbane to Wellington (BNE–WLG): Flight QF281 landed safely at Wellington International Airport (WLG) at 3:59 PM local time, arriving about 29m late.
Tue, Nov 10
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
BNE-WLG

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 13m late
Brisbane(BNE)
9:33 AM
Scheduled: 8:50 AM, Nov 10
Brisbane Airport I
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 40m
Wellington(WLG)
3:43 PM
Scheduled: 3:30 PM, Nov 10
Wellington International Airport I
Check-in Counter
ROW10
Boarding Gate
77
Arrival Gate
48
Baggage
3
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 29m late
Brisbane(BNE)
9:53 AM
Scheduled: 8:50 AM, Nov 11
Brisbane Airport I
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 40m
Wellington(WLG)
3:59 PM
Scheduled: 3:30 PM, Nov 11
Wellington International Airport I
Check-in Counter
ROW10
Boarding Gate
74B
Arrival Gate
49
Baggage
3
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Canceled
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Brisbane(BNE)
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Scheduled: 8:50 AM, Nov 12
Brisbane Airport
Wellington(WLG)
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Scheduled: 3:30 PM, Nov 12
Wellington International Airport
Check-in Counter
ROW10
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Delayed (may impact connections)

QF282
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Wellington (WLG) Brisbane (BNE)
Scheduled: 5:35 PM
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41m late
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QF281 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF281 flight flying from Brisbane to Wellington on 11/11/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A220-300. This aircraft has been in service for 4m. The aircraft is equipped with 117 seats.
flight status
Airbus A220-300
Punctuality (Departure)
57 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
90 %
Late on average
6 minutes
Age
4m
Seats
117
Flight Distance
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Flight History for QF281

Trip.com historical records show that the last QF281 flight departed on Tue, Nov 10 from BNE at approximately 9:33 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in WLG at 3:43 PM.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Nov 6 Brisbane (BNE) Wellington (WLG) BCS3 9:35 AM 3:43 PM Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Brisbane (BNE) Wellington (WLG) BCS3 9:12 AM 3:20 PM Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Brisbane (BNE) Wellington (WLG) BCS3 9:16 AM 3:19 PM Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Brisbane (BNE) Wellington (WLG) BCS3 9:14 AM 3:23 PM Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Brisbane (BNE) Wellington (WLG) BCS3 9:33 AM 3:43 PM Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Brisbane (BNE) Wellington (WLG) BCS3 9:53 AM 3:59 PM Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Brisbane (BNE) Wellington (WLG) 223 -- -- Canceled

QF281 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of QF281 is 57% (Late on average 33 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Late on average 6 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
57 %
Late on average 33 minutes
Early
3 %
On time
53 %
30 mins late
33 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
3 %
Canceled
2 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90 %
Late on average 6 minutes
Early
40 %
On time
50 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Canceled
2 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight qf281?

    Flight qf281 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 3:59 PM (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight qf281 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 3:59 PM; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight qf281 is scheduled to depart at 8:50 AM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 9:53 AM, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight qf281 is scheduled to arrive at 3:30 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 3:59 PM. Status is Arrived as of Nov 11, 2026.
  • For flight qf281, the departure terminal is I and the boarding gate is 74B. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight qf281 is expected at carousel 3 in terminal I. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight qf281 is operated by Qantas Airways from Brisbane (BNE) to Wellington (WLG). Typical flight time is about 3 hours40 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight qf281 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 qf281 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 11, 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 qf281 has already left Brisbane and completed its journey. Departure was 9:53 AM; actual arrival 3:59 PM.
  • Flight qf281 usually flies a Airbus A220-300 with seat layout 2-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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