Jetstar Airways
JQ946 Flight Status (Melbourne to Cairns)
According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ946 flight operated by Jetstar Airways on Jul 31, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS). The flight is expected to depart at 19:15 and land at 22:20 .
Thu, Jul 30
Fri, Jul 31
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 1h 24m late
3h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
45
Arrival Gate
20
Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
3h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
50
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
--
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JQ946 Aircraft Details and Cabin Information - Melbourne to Cairns on Jetstar Airways
According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ946 flight flying from Melbourne to Cairns on 7/31/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A320. This aircraft has been in service for 15y, 8m. The aircraft is equipped with 180 seats.
Airbus A320
Punctuality (Departure)
57
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
73
%
Late on average
11 minutes
Age
15y, 8m
Seats
180
Flight Distance
--
Economy
In-Flight Services
None
In-flight entertainment is unavailable
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
74 cm
More legroom than on 8% of flights
45 cm
Seat width better than on 58% of flights
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
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JQ946 Recent Flight History and Status - Jetstar Airways
Trip.com historical records show that the last JQ946 flight departed on Thu, Jul 30 from MEL at approximately 21:02. This flight is expected to arrrive in CNS at 00:04.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Jul 25 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 320 | 20:10 | 23:17 | Arrived |
| Sun, Jul 26 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 320 | 19:30 | 22:43 | Arrived |
| Mon, Jul 27 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 320 | 19:59 | 23:12 | Arrived |
| Tue, Jul 28 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 320 | 19:23 | 22:33 | Arrived |
| Wed, Jul 29 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 320 | 19:49 | 22:55 | Arrived |
| Thu, Jul 30 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 320 | 21:02 | 00:04 | Arrived |
| Fri, Jul 31 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 320 | 19:15 | 22:20 | Scheduled |
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JQ946 On-Time Performance, Departure, and Arrival Trends
Review JQ946 on-time performance based on recent trips, including departure punctuality, arrival punctuality, average delays, and early arrival trends to better understand overall flight reliability. Based on the average performance of JQ946 flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of JQ946 is 57% (Late on average 33 minutes), while the on-time arrival rate is 73% (Late on average 11 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
57
%
Late on average
33 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
57
%
30 mins late
27
%
60 mins late
13
%
90 mins late
3
%
Canceled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
73
%
Late on average
11 minutes
Early
43
%
On time
30
%
30 mins late
20
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
0
%
Canceled
0
%
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