Qantas QF438 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

Domestic flight Qantas QF438 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Sydney (SYD) Australia. It's operated by Qantas. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 11:05 06 May 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Sydney Airport at 12:30 06 May 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 1 hours 25 minutes.

Current status of QF438 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 2 hours, 23 minutes

QF438 - QFA438 Qantas (QF)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to SYD
SYD Sydney Australia
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 2 hours, 23 minutes
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 11:05 06 May 2026
Estimated 11:05 06 May 2026
1 4
Arrival Sydney Airport
IATA: SYDICAO: YSSY
Scheduled 12:30 06 May 2026
Estimated 12:30 06 May 2026
3 6
QF438 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: 6E 4636, AS 5068, BA 7448, EK 5438, NZ 1842, UL 3411
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 25 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 707 kms / 439 miles
Airline
  • Qantas
  • IATA: QF
  • ICAO: QFA
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 168
  • Freight capacity: 8.7 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
  • Callsign: F-YSSY4
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Wednesday 2026-05-06 08:42 AM
  • Current Time in Sydney: Wednesday 2026-05-06 08:42 AM

Qantas QF438 Flight Statistics

Qantas
Qantas
FLIGHT NO QF438
AIRPLANE Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
ON TIME 12
DELAYED 0
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 18
DELAYED 0
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 28
DELAYED 0
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 30
DELAYED 2
CANCELLED 1
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

Qantas QF438 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Tue 05 May
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-05-05T11:05
Sydney (SYD) 2026-05-05T12:30
Sun 03 May
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-05-03T11:05
Sydney (SYD) 2026-05-03T12:30
Sat 02 May
Arrived On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-05-02T11:05
Sydney (SYD) 2026-05-02T12:30
2026-05-02T11:03
2026-05-02T12:32
Fri 01 May
Arrived On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-05-01T11:05
Sydney (SYD) 2026-05-01T12:30
2026-05-01T10:59
2026-05-01T12:28
Wed 22 Apr
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-04-22T11:05
Sydney (SYD) 2026-04-22T12:30
Sat 11 Apr
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-04-11T11:05
Sydney (SYD) 2026-04-11T12:30
Sat 31 Jan
Arrived On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-31T11:30
Sydney (SYD) 2026-01-31T12:55
2026-01-31T11:28
2026-01-31T12:46
Sat 27 Dec
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-12-27T11:30
Sydney (SYD) 2025-12-27T12:55
Mon 24 Nov
Arrived Delayed by 16m
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-11-24T08:50
Sydney (SYD) 2025-11-24T10:15
2025-11-24T09:03
2025-11-24T10:31
Fri 24 Oct
Scheduled
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-10-24 11:25
Sydney (SYD) 2025-10-24 12:50

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Qantas Flight QF438 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Qantas QF438 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 25 minutes, with the flight distance of 707 km (439 miles).

What is the current status of Qantas QF438 flight?

The current status of flight Qantas QF438 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Qantas QF438 flight?

All Qantas QF438 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

When does the flight Qantas QF438 arrive?

Flight Qantas QF438 arrives at 12:30.

Which terminal the flight Qantas QF438 is arriving at?

Flight Qantas QF438 arrives in Sydney Airport at Terminal 3.

How many Qantas QF438 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Qantas QF438 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .