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QF1996 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF1996 flight operated by Qantas Airways on Oct 28, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Melbourne (MEL). The flight is expected to depart at 6:00 AM and land at 7:22 AM .
Tue, Oct 27
Wed, Oct 28
NTL-MEL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 1m late
Newcastle(NTL)
6:16 AM
Scheduled: 6:00 AM, Oct 27
Williamtown Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 50m
Melbourne(MEL)
7:51 AM
Scheduled: 7:50 AM, Oct 27
Melbourne Airport T1
Check-in Counter
9-11
Boarding Gate
3
Arrival Gate
22
Baggage
--
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NTL-MEL

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Newcastle(NTL)
6:00 AM
Scheduled: 6:00 AM, Oct 28
Williamtown Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 50m
Melbourne(MEL)
7:22 AM
Scheduled: 7:50 AM, Oct 28
Melbourne Airport T1
Check-in Counter
9-11
Boarding Gate
1
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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QF1999
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Melbourne (MEL) Newcastle (NTL)
Scheduled: 9:00 PM
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10m early
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QF1996 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF1996 flight flying from Newcastle to Melbourne on 10/28/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Embraer 190. This aircraft has been in service for 18y, 1m. The aircraft is equipped with 97 seats.
flight status
Embraer 190
Punctuality (Departure)
93 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
93 %
Early on average
6 minutes
Age
18y, 1m
Seats
97
Flight Distance
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Flight History for QF1996

Trip.com historical records show that the last QF1996 flight departed on Tue, Oct 27 from NTL at approximately 6:16 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in MEL at 7:51 AM.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Wed, Oct 21 Newcastle (NTL) Melbourne (MEL) E190 6:18 AM 7:33 AM Arrived
Thu, Oct 22 Newcastle (NTL) Melbourne (MEL) E190 6:16 AM 7:39 AM Arrived
Fri, Oct 23 Newcastle (NTL) Melbourne (MEL) E190 6:25 AM 7:49 AM Arrived
Sat, Oct 24 Newcastle (NTL) Melbourne (MEL) E190 8:32 AM 9:54 AM Arrived
Mon, Oct 26 Newcastle (NTL) Melbourne (MEL) E190 6:04 AM 7:23 AM Arrived
Tue, Oct 27 Newcastle (NTL) Melbourne (MEL) E190 6:16 AM 7:51 AM Arrived
Wed, Oct 28 Newcastle (NTL) Melbourne (MEL) E190 6:00 AM 7:22 AM Scheduled

QF1996 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of QF1996 is 93% (Late on average 11 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 6 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
93 %
Late on average 11 minutes
Early
3 %
On time
90 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
3 %
Canceled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93 %
Early on average 6 minutes
Early
87 %
On time
7 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Canceled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight qf1996?

    Flight qf1996 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 6:00 AM, arrival 7:50 AM (updated Oct 28, 2026).
  • Flight qf1996 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 6:00 AM, with arrival at 7:50 AM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight qf1996 is scheduled to depart at 6:00 AM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 6:00 AM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 28, 2026).
  • Flight qf1996 is scheduled to arrive at 7:50 AM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 7:22 AM. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 28, 2026.
  • Flight qf1996 is operated by Qantas Airways from Newcastle (NTL) to Melbourne (MEL). Typical flight time is about 1 hour50 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight qf1996 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 qf1996 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Oct 28, 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 qf1996 has not departed from Newcastle (NTL) yet and is currently on schedule for 6:00 AM.
  • Flight qf1996 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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