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JQ538 Flight status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ538 flight operated by Jetstar Airways on Nov 13, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD). The flight is expected to depart at 20:50 and land at 22:15
Thu, Nov 12
Fri, Nov 13
MEL-SYD

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 20m late
Melbourne(MEL)
21:32
Scheduled: 20:50, Nov 12
Melbourne Airport T4
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 25m
Sydney(SYD)
22:35
Scheduled: 22:15, Nov 12
Kingsford Smith Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
49
Arrival Gate
A52
Baggage
D5
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Melbourne(MEL)
20:50
Scheduled: 20:50, Nov 13
Melbourne Airport T4
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 25m
Sydney(SYD)
22:15
Scheduled: 22:15, Nov 13
Kingsford Smith Airport T2
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
43
Arrival Gate
A49
Baggage
D5
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JQ538 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ538 flight flying from Melbourne to Sydney on 11/13/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A321. This aircraft has been in service for 17y, 4m. The aircraft is equipped with 214 seats.
flight status
Airbus A321
Punctuality (Departure)
50 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
93 %
Late on average
15 minutes
Age
17y, 4m
Seats
214
Flight Distance
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Flight History for JQ538

Trip.com historical records show that the last JQ538 flight departed on Thu, Nov 12 from MEL at approximately 21:32. This flight is expected to arrrive in SYD at 22:35.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Tue, Nov 3 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 320 -- -- Cancelled
Wed, Nov 4 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 321 21:08 22:20 Arrived
Thu, Nov 5 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 321 21:24 22:24 Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 321 21:10 22:12 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 320 21:09 22:17 Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) A21N 21:32 22:35 Arrived
Fri, Nov 13 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 321 20:50 22:15 Scheduled

JQ538 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of JQ538 is 50% (Late on average 37 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Late on average 15 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
50 %
Late on average 37 minutes
Early
7 %
On time
43 %
30 mins late
43 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
7 %
Cancelled
7 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93 %
Late on average 15 minutes
Early
29 %
On time
64 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
7 %
Cancelled
7 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight jq538?

    Flight jq538 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 20:50, arrival 22:15 (updated Nov 13, 2026).
  • Flight jq538 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 20:50, with arrival at 22:15. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight jq538 is scheduled to depart at 20:50. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 20:50, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 13, 2026).
  • Flight jq538 is scheduled to arrive at 22:15. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 22:15. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 13, 2026.
  • For flight jq538, the departure terminal is T4 and the boarding gate is 43. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight jq538 is expected at carousel D5 in terminal T2. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight jq538 is operated by Jetstar Airways from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 25 minutes; operating days may include Friday.
  • Track flight jq538 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 jq538 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 13, 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 jq538 has not departed from Melbourne (MEL) yet and is currently on schedule for 20:50.
  • Flight jq538 usually flies a Airbus A321 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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