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JQ500 Flight status

According to Trip.com’s latest update for Jetstar Airways flight JQ500 from Melbourne to Sydney (MEL–SYD): Flight JQ500 has safely landed at Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) at 07:56 (local time). Arrival was about 21m late.
Sun, Nov 1
Tue, Nov 3
Wed, Nov 4
MEL-SYD

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 23m early
Melbourne(MEL)
06:05
Scheduled: 06:00, Nov 1
Melbourne Airport T4
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 35m
Sydney(SYD)
07:12
Scheduled: 07:35, Nov 1
Kingsford Smith Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
42
Arrival Gate
A53
Baggage
D5
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 21m late
Melbourne(MEL)
06:31
Scheduled: 06:00, Nov 3
Melbourne Airport T4
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 35m
Sydney(SYD)
07:56
Scheduled: 07:35, Nov 3
Kingsford Smith Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
52
Arrival Gate
A56
Baggage
D5
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Melbourne(MEL)
06:00
Scheduled: 06:00, Nov 4
Melbourne Airport T4
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 35m
Sydney(SYD)
07:35
Scheduled: 07:35, Nov 4
Kingsford Smith Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
A53
Baggage
D5
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JQ500 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ500 flight flying from Melbourne to Sydney on 11/3/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A320. This aircraft has been in service for 16y, 11m. The aircraft is equipped with 180 seats.
flight status
Airbus A320
Punctuality (Departure)
87 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
90 %
Early on average
2 minutes
Age
16y, 11m
Seats
180
Flight Distance
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Flight History for JQ500

Trip.com historical records show that the last JQ500 flight departed on Sun, Nov 1 from MEL at approximately 06:05. This flight is expected to arrrive in SYD at 07:12.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sat, Oct 24 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 320 06:42 08:02 Arrived
Sun, Oct 25 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 320 06:17 07:35 Arrived
Fri, Oct 30 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 320 06:22 07:27 Arrived
Sat, Oct 31 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 320 06:04 07:06 Arrived
Sun, Nov 1 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 320 06:05 07:12 Arrived
Tue, Nov 3 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 320 06:31 07:56 Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 320 06:00 07:35 Scheduled

JQ500 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of JQ500 is 87% (Late on average 17 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Early on average 2 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
87 %
Late on average 17 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
87 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
3 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90 %
Early on average 2 minutes
Early
70 %
On time
20 %
30 mins late
10 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
3 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight jq500?

    Flight jq500 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 07:56 (updated Nov 3, 2026).
  • Flight jq500 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 07:56; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight jq500 is scheduled to depart at 06:00. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 06:31, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 3, 2026).
  • Flight jq500 is scheduled to arrive at 07:35. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 07:56. Status is Arrived as of Nov 3, 2026.
  • For flight jq500, the departure terminal is T4 and the boarding gate is 52. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight jq500 is expected at carousel D5 in terminal T2. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight jq500 is operated by Jetstar Airways from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 35 minutes; operating days may include Tuesday.
  • Track flight jq500 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 jq500 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 3, 2026). Contact Jetstar Airways or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight jq500 has already left Melbourne and completed its journey. Departure was 06:31; actual arrival 07:56.
  • Flight jq500 usually flies a Airbus A320 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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Time on arrival: Melbourne 07:35 | Sydney 07:35

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