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QF1517 Flight Status

According to Trip.com latest record on status for Qantas Airways flight QF1517 from Sydney to Melbourne (SYD-MEL): Flight QF1517 has taken off from Kingsford Smith Airport at 20:44, and is currently en-route to Melbourne Airport. Estimated time of arrival is 21:54.
Tue, Nov 10
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
SYD-MEL

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Arrived
The flight arrived 17m late.
Sydney(SYD)
20:16
Scheduled: 19:40, Nov 10
Kingsford Smith Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 35m
Melbourne(MEL)
21:32
Scheduled: 21:15, Nov 10
Melbourne Airport T1
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
4
Arrival Gate
28
Baggage
--
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In Flight
Your flight has departed Sydney and is expected to arrive in Melbourne at 21:54.
Sydney(SYD)
20:44
Scheduled: 19:40, Nov 11
Kingsford Smith Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 35m
Melbourne(MEL)
21:54
Scheduled: 21:15, Nov 11
Melbourne Airport T1
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
5
Arrival Gate
24
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Sydney(SYD)
19:40
Scheduled: 19:40, Nov 12
Kingsford Smith Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 35m
Melbourne(MEL)
21:15
Scheduled: 21:15, Nov 12
Melbourne Airport T1
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
4
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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QF1534
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Hobart (HBA) Sydney (SYD)
Scheduled: 18:55
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9m early
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QF1517 Aircraft Specifications

According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF1517 flight from Sydney to Melbourne on 11/11/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Airbus A220-300. This aircraft has been in service for 1y, 6m. The aircraft has 117 seats.
flight status
Airbus A220-300
On-Time Departure
31 %
On-Time Arrival
54 %
Avg. Delay
30 minutes
Aircraft Age
1y, 6m
Total Seats
117
Flight Distance
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QF1517 Flight History

Trip.com historical records show that the last QF1517 flight departed on Tue, Nov 10 from SYD at approximately 20:16. This flight is expected to arrrive in MEL at 21:32.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Thu, Nov 5 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) BCS3 20:11 21:22 Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) BCS3 20:07 21:19 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) BCS3 20:05 21:15 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) BCS3 20:04 21:17 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) BCS3 20:16 21:32 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) BCS3 20:44 21:54 In Flight
Thu, Nov 12 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) BCS3 19:40 21:15 Scheduled

QF1517 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of QF1517 is 31% (Late on average 52 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 54% (Late on average 30 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
31 %
Late on average 52 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
31 %
30 mins late
23 %
60 mins late
38 %
90 mins late
8 %
Cancelled
13 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
54 %
Late on average 30 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
54 %
30 mins late
38 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
8 %
Cancelled
13 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight qf1517?

    Flight qf1517 has departed (status: In Flight). Departure 20:44, estimated arrival 21:54 (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight qf1517 has already departed (status: In Flight). It took off at 20:44 and is estimated to arrive at 21:54.
  • Flight qf1517 is scheduled to depart at 19:40. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 20:44, and the current status is In Flight (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight qf1517 is scheduled to arrive at 21:15. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 21:54. Status is In Flight as of Nov 11, 2026.
  • For flight qf1517, the departure terminal is T3 and the boarding gate is 5. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight qf1517 is operated by Qantas Airways from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 35 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight qf1517 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 qf1517 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (In Flight, 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 qf1517 has departed from Sydney (SYD) at 20:44 (status: In Flight).
  • Flight qf1517 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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