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QF281 Flight Status (Brisbane to Wellington)

According to the latest from Trip.com for Qantas Airways Flight QF281 from Brisbane to Wellington (BNE–WLG): Great news — Flight QF281 has landed safely at Wellington International Airport (WLG) at 15:20 local time, arriving about 10m early.
Fri, Nov 6
Sat, Nov 7
Sun, Nov 8
BNE-WLG

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 13m late
Brisbane(BNE)
09:35
Scheduled: 08:50, Nov 6
Brisbane Airport I
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 40m
Wellington(WLG)
15:43
Scheduled: 15:30, Nov 6
Wellington International Airport I
Check-in Counter
ROW10
Boarding Gate
74A
Arrival Gate
49
Baggage
3
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BNE-WLG

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 10m early
Brisbane(BNE)
09:12
Scheduled: 08:50, Nov 7
Brisbane Airport I
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 40m
Wellington(WLG)
15:20
Scheduled: 15:30, Nov 7
Wellington International Airport I
Check-in Counter
ROW10
Boarding Gate
75A
Arrival Gate
48
Baggage
3
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Brisbane(BNE)
08:50
Scheduled: 08:50, Nov 8
Brisbane Airport I
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 40m
Wellington(WLG)
15:30
Scheduled: 15:30, Nov 8
Wellington International Airport I
Check-in Counter
ROW10
Boarding Gate
75A
Arrival Gate
48
Baggage
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Landed at Brisbane

QF1268
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Melbourne (MEL) Brisbane (BNE)
Scheduled: 21:35
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10m early
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QF281 Aircraft Details and Cabin Information - Brisbane to Wellington on Qantas Airways

According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF281 flight flying from Brisbane to Wellington on 11/7/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A220-300. This aircraft has been in service for 2y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with 117 seats.
flight status
Airbus A220-300
Punctuality (Departure)
57 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
87 %
Late on average
9 minutes
Age
2y, 10m
Seats
117
Flight Distance
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QF281 Recent Flight History and Status - Qantas Airways

Trip.com historical records show that the last QF281 flight departed on Fri, Nov 6 from BNE at approximately 09:35. This flight is expected to arrrive in WLG at 15:43.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sun, Nov 1 Brisbane (BNE) Wellington (WLG) BCS3 09:18 15:25 Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Brisbane (BNE) Wellington (WLG) BCS3 09:11 15:21 Arrived
Tue, Nov 3 Brisbane (BNE) Wellington (WLG) BCS3 09:25 15:33 Arrived
Thu, Nov 5 Brisbane (BNE) Wellington (WLG) BCS3 09:08 15:15 Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Brisbane (BNE) Wellington (WLG) BCS3 09:35 15:43 Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Brisbane (BNE) Wellington (WLG) BCS3 09:12 15:20 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Brisbane (BNE) Wellington (WLG) BCS3 08:50 15:30 Scheduled

QF281 On-Time Performance, Departure, and Arrival Trends

Review QF281 on-time performance based on recent trips, including departure punctuality, arrival punctuality, average delays, and early arrival trends to better understand overall flight reliability. Based on the average performance of QF281 flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of QF281 is 57% (Late on average 34 minutes), while the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Late on average 9 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
57 %
Late on average 34 minutes
Early
3 %
On time
53 %
30 mins late
30 %
60 mins late
10 %
90 mins late
3 %
Canceled
3 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87 %
Late on average 9 minutes
Early
30 %
On time
57 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
3 %
Canceled
3 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight qf281?

    Flight qf281 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 15:20 (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight qf281 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 15:20; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight qf281 is scheduled to depart at 08:50. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 09:12, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight qf281 is scheduled to arrive at 15:30. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 15:20. Status is Arrived as of Nov 7, 2026.
  • For flight qf281, the departure terminal is I and the boarding gate is 75A. 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 Saturday.
  • 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 7, 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 09:12; actual arrival 15:20.
  • 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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Arrival Info: Wellington Weather & Current Time

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3 hour time difference
Time on arrival: Brisbane 12:20 | Wellington 15:20

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