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QF1296 Flight Status

According to Trip.com latest record on status for Qantas Airways flight QF1296 from Hobart to Melbourne (HBA-MEL): Flight QF1296 has safely landed at Melbourne Airport (MEL) 19:11 (local time), about 4m early.
Mon, Nov 2
Tue, Nov 3
Wed, Nov 4
HBA-MEL

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Arrived
The flight arrived 10m early.
Hobart(HBA)
17:58
Scheduled: 17:50, Nov 2
Hobart International Airport D
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 25m
Melbourne(MEL)
19:05
Scheduled: 19:15, Nov 2
Melbourne Airport T1
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
5
Arrival Gate
26
Baggage
--
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HBA-MEL

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Arrived
The flight arrived 4m early.
Hobart(HBA)
17:56
Scheduled: 17:50, Nov 3
Hobart International Airport D
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 25m
Melbourne(MEL)
19:11
Scheduled: 19:15, Nov 3
Melbourne Airport T1
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
4
Arrival Gate
1
Baggage
--
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HBA-MEL

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Hobart(HBA)
17:50
Scheduled: 17:50, Nov 4
Hobart International Airport D
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 25m
Melbourne(MEL)
19:15
Scheduled: 19:15, Nov 4
Melbourne Airport T1
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
5
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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QF1296 Aircraft Specifications

According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF1296 flight from Hobart to Melbourne on 11/3/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Airbus A220-300. This aircraft has been in service for 1y, 10m. The aircraft has 117 seats.
flight status
Airbus A220-300
On-Time Departure
57 %
On-Time Arrival
73 %
Avg. Delay
15 minutes
Aircraft Age
1y, 10m
Total Seats
117
Flight Distance
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QF1296 Flight History

Trip.com historical records show that the last QF1296 flight departed on Mon, Nov 2 from HBA at approximately 17:58. This flight is expected to arrrive in MEL at 19:05.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Wed, Oct 28 Hobart (HBA) Melbourne (MEL) BCS3 18:00 19:02 Arrived
Thu, Oct 29 Hobart (HBA) Melbourne (MEL) BCS3 18:12 19:17 Arrived
Fri, Oct 30 Hobart (HBA) Melbourne (MEL) BCS3 18:25 19:32 Arrived
Sun, Nov 1 Hobart (HBA) Melbourne (MEL) BCS3 18:01 19:05 Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Hobart (HBA) Melbourne (MEL) BCS3 17:58 19:05 Arrived
Tue, Nov 3 Hobart (HBA) Melbourne (MEL) BCS3 17:56 19:11 Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Hobart (HBA) Melbourne (MEL) BCS3 17:50 19:15 Scheduled

QF1296 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of QF1296 is 57% (Late on average 30 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 73% (Late on average 15 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
57 %
Late on average 30 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
57 %
30 mins late
27 %
60 mins late
17 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
73 %
Late on average 15 minutes
Early
30 %
On time
43 %
30 mins late
20 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight qf1296?

    Flight qf1296 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 19:11 (updated Nov 3, 2026).
  • Flight qf1296 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 19:11; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight qf1296 is scheduled to depart at 17:50. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 17:56, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 3, 2026).
  • Flight qf1296 is scheduled to arrive at 19:15. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 19:11. Status is Arrived as of Nov 3, 2026.
  • For flight qf1296, the departure terminal is D and the boarding gate is 4. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight qf1296 is operated by Qantas Airways from Hobart (HBA) to Melbourne (MEL). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 25 minutes; operating days may include Tuesday.
  • Track flight qf1296 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 qf1296 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 3, 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 qf1296 has already left Hobart and completed its journey. Departure was 17:56; actual arrival 19:11.
  • Flight qf1296 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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