Qantas Airways QF481 Flight Status
According to Trip.com latest record on status for Qantas Airways flight QF481 from Sydney to Melbourne (SYD-MEL): Flights for May 11, 2026 are scheduled, with the next departure slated for 18:30 from SYD and an expected arrival at 19:42 at MEL .
Sun, May 10
Mon, May 11
Tue, May 12
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Arrived
The flight arrived 5m early.
1h 35m
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
4
Arrival Gate
24
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 35m
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
4
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 35m
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
3
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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QF481
QF481 Aircraft Specifications
According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF481 flight from Sydney to Melbourne on 5/11/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Airbus A321neo. This aircraft has been in service for 6m. The aircraft has 197 seats.
Airbus A321neo
On-Time Departure
83%
On-Time Arrival
93%
Avg. Delay
5 minutes
Aircraft Age
6m
Total Seats
197
Flight Distance
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Economy
Business
Cabin Amenities
Snacks
Inflight entertainment is available
Wi-Fi is available
USB port
Seat Information
79 cm
More legroom than on 41% of flights
43 cm
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
Cabin Amenities
Meal included
Inflight entertainment is available
Wi-Fi is available
USB port
Seat Information
94 cm
Legroom
51 cm
Seat width better than on 50% of flights
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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QF481 Flight History
Trip.com historical records show that the last QF481 flight departed on Sun, May 10 from SYD at approximately 18:50. This flight is expected to arrrive in MEL at 20:00.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Tue, May 5 | Sydney (SYD) | Melbourne (MEL) | A21N | 18:52 | 19:57 | Arrived |
| Wed, May 6 | Sydney (SYD) | Melbourne (MEL) | A21N | 18:59 | 20:12 | Arrived |
| Thu, May 7 | Sydney (SYD) | Melbourne (MEL) | A21N | 18:50 | 20:05 | Arrived |
| Fri, May 8 | Sydney (SYD) | Melbourne (MEL) | A21N | 18:49 | 19:57 | Arrived |
| Sun, May 10 | Sydney (SYD) | Melbourne (MEL) | A21N | 18:50 | 20:00 | Arrived |
| Mon, May 11 | Sydney (SYD) | Melbourne (MEL) | A21N | 18:30 | 19:42 | Scheduled |
| Tue, May 12 | Sydney (SYD) | Melbourne (MEL) | A21N | 18:30 | 20:05 | Scheduled |
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QF481 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of QF481 is 83% (Late on average 24 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Late on average 5 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
83%
Late on average 24 minutes
Early
0%
On time
83%
30 mins late
13%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93%
Late on average 5 minutes
Early
47%
On time
47%
30 mins late
7%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
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