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QF1818 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF1818 flight operated by Qantas Airways on Nov 7, 2026, flying from Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS), departed at 11:52 and is expected to arrive at 13:34 (local time in Cairns, UTC+10) and land at Cairns Airport (CNS).
Fri, Nov 6
Sat, Nov 7
Sun, Nov 8
SYD-CNS

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 1m late
Sydney(SYD)
11:56
Scheduled: 11:30, Nov 6
Kingsford Smith Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 5m
Cairns(CNS)
13:36
Scheduled: 13:35, Nov 6
Cairns Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
1
Arrival Gate
2
Baggage
D2
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SYD-CNS

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En route
Your flight has departed Sydney and is expected to arrive in Cairns at 13:34.
Sydney(SYD)
11:52
Scheduled: 11:30, Nov 7
Kingsford Smith Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 5m
Cairns(CNS)
13:34
Scheduled: 13:35, Nov 7
Cairns Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
1
Arrival Gate
17
Baggage
D1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Sydney(SYD)
12:40
Scheduled: 12:40, Nov 8
Kingsford Smith Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 5m
Cairns(CNS)
14:45
Scheduled: 14:45, Nov 8
Cairns Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
2
Arrival Gate
16
Baggage
D1
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QF1818

Track the Previous Flight Status: Landed at Sydney

QF1819
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Cairns (CNS) Sydney (SYD)
Scheduled: 10:50
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2m early
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QF1818 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF1818 flight flying from Sydney to Cairns on 11/7/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Embraer 190. This aircraft has been in service for 19y, 8m. The aircraft is equipped with 97 seats.
flight status
Embraer 190
Punctuality (Departure)
40 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
83 %
Late on average
17 minutes
Age
19y, 8m
Seats
97
Flight Distance
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Flight History for QF1818

Trip.com historical records show that the last QF1818 flight departed on Fri, Nov 6 from SYD at approximately 11:56. This flight is expected to arrrive in CNS at 13:36.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Oct 30 Sydney (SYD) Cairns (CNS) E190 14:26 16:08 Arrived
Sat, Oct 31 Sydney (SYD) Cairns (CNS) E190 12:23 13:49 Arrived
Sun, Nov 1 Sydney (SYD) Cairns (CNS) E190 13:15 14:45 Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Sydney (SYD) Cairns (CNS) E190 12:22 13:56 Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Sydney (SYD) Cairns (CNS) E190 11:56 13:36 Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Sydney (SYD) Cairns (CNS) E190 11:52 13:34 En route
Sun, Nov 8 Sydney (SYD) Cairns (CNS) E190 12:40 14:45 Scheduled

QF1818 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of QF1818 is 40% (Late on average 47 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 83% (Late on average 17 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
40 %
Late on average 47 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
40 %
30 mins late
43 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
10 %
Canceled
2 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
83 %
Late on average 17 minutes
Early
37 %
On time
47 %
30 mins late
10 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
7 %
Canceled
2 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight qf1818?

    Flight qf1818 has departed (status: En route). Departure 11:52, estimated arrival 13:34 (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight qf1818 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 11:52 and is estimated to arrive at 13:34.
  • Flight qf1818 is scheduled to depart at 11:30. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 11:52, and the current status is En route (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight qf1818 is scheduled to arrive at 13:35. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 13:34. Status is En route as of Nov 7, 2026.
  • For flight qf1818, the departure terminal is T3 and the boarding gate is 1. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight qf1818 is expected at carousel D1 in terminal T2. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight qf1818 is operated by Qantas Airways from Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS). Typical flight time is about 3 hours5 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.
  • Track flight qf1818 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 qf1818 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, 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 qf1818 has departed from Sydney (SYD) at 11:52 (status: En route).
  • Flight qf1818 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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Arrival Info: Cairns Weather & Current Time

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Partly clear
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21°C - 33°C
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-1 hour time difference
Time on arrival: Sydney 14:34 | Cairns 13:34

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