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QF8657 Flight Status

According to Trip.com’s latest update for Qantas Airways flight QF8657 from Perth to Cairns (PER–CNS): Flight QF8657 landed at Cairns Airport (CNS) at 3:09 PM local time, arriving about 21m early.
Sun, Nov 1
PER-CNS

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 21m early
Perth(PER)
8:06 AM
Scheduled: 8:05 AM, Nov 1
Perth Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 5h 25m
ASP
35m
Cairns(CNS)
3:09 PM
Scheduled: 3:30 PM, Nov 1
Cairns Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
17A
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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QF8657 Aircraft Details

flight status
Embraer 190
Punctuality (Departure)
73 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
87 %
Late on average
1 minute
Age
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Seats
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Flight Distance
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Flight History for QF8657

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Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sun, Oct 25 Perth (PER) Cairns (CNS) E190 8:13 AM 3:01 PM Arrived
Tue, Oct 27 Perth (PER) Alice Springs (ASP) E170 8:36 AM 12:26 PM Arrived
Sun, Nov 1 Perth (PER) Cairns (CNS) E190 8:06 AM 3:09 PM Arrived

QF8657 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of QF8657 is 73% (Late on average 21 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Late on average 1 minute).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
73 %
Late on average 21 minutes
Early
20 %
On time
53 %
30 mins late
13 %
60 mins late
10 %
90 mins late
3 %
Canceled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87 %
Late on average 1 minute
Early
63 %
On time
23 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
10 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight qf8657?

    Flight qf8657 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 3:09 PM (updated Nov 2, 2026).
  • Flight qf8657 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 3:09 PM; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight qf8657 is scheduled to depart at 8:05 AM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 8:06 AM, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 2, 2026).
  • Flight qf8657 is scheduled to arrive at 3:30 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 3:09 PM. Status is Arrived as of Nov 2, 2026.
  • For flight qf8657, the departure terminal is T3 and the boarding gate is 17A. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight qf8657 is operated by Qantas Airways from Perth (PER) to Cairns (CNS). Typical flight time is about 5 hours25 minutes; operating days may include Monday.
  • Track flight qf8657 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 qf8657 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 qf8657 has already left Perth and completed its journey. Departure was 8:06 AM; actual arrival 3:09 PM.
  • Flight qf8657 usually flies a Embraer 190 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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