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JQ678 Flight status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ678 flight operated by Jetstar Airways on Nov 17, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Darwin (DRW). The flight is expected to depart at 13:15 (local time in Melbourne, UTC+11) and land at 16:10 (local time in Darwin, UTC+9.5)
Sun, Nov 15
Tue, Nov 17
MEL-DRW

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 27m late
Melbourne(MEL)
13:56
Scheduled: 13:15, Nov 15
Melbourne Airport T4
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 4h 25m
Darwin(DRW)
16:37
Scheduled: 16:10, Nov 15
Darwin International Airport T1
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
47
Arrival Gate
5
Baggage
3
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MEL-DRW

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Melbourne(MEL)
13:15
Scheduled: 13:15, Nov 17
Melbourne Airport T4
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 4h 25m
Darwin(DRW)
16:10
Scheduled: 16:10, Nov 17
Darwin International Airport T1
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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JQ678 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ678 flight flying from Melbourne to Darwin on 11/16/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A320. This aircraft has been in service for 17y, 5m. The aircraft is equipped with 180 seats.
flight status
Airbus A320
Punctuality (Departure)
47 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
77 %
Late on average
14 minutes
Age
17y, 5m
Seats
180
Flight Distance
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Flight History for JQ678

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Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Nov 6 Melbourne (MEL) Darwin (DRW) 320 13:35 16:10 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Melbourne (MEL) Darwin (DRW) 320 14:21 16:57 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Melbourne (MEL) Darwin (DRW) 320 13:44 16:32 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Melbourne (MEL) Darwin (DRW) A21N 14:19 16:54 Arrived
Fri, Nov 13 Melbourne (MEL) Darwin (DRW) 320 13:59 16:35 Arrived
Sun, Nov 15 Melbourne (MEL) Darwin (DRW) 320 13:56 16:37 Arrived
Tue, Nov 17 Melbourne (MEL) Darwin (DRW) 320 13:15 16:10 Scheduled

JQ678 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of JQ678 is 47% (Late on average 40 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 77% (Late on average 14 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
47 %
Late on average 40 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
47 %
30 mins late
33 %
60 mins late
17 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
1 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
77 %
Late on average 14 minutes
Early
37 %
On time
40 %
30 mins late
17 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
1 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight jq678?

    Flight jq678 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 13:15, arrival 16:10 (updated Nov 16, 2026).
  • Flight jq678 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 13:15, with arrival at 16:10. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight jq678 is scheduled to depart at 13:15. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 13:15, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 16, 2026).
  • Flight jq678 is scheduled to arrive at 16:10. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 16:10. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 16, 2026.
  • Flight jq678 is operated by Jetstar Airways from Melbourne (MEL) to Darwin (DRW). Typical flight time is about 4 hours 25 minutes; operating days may include Monday.
  • Track flight jq678 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 jq678 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 16, 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 jq678 has not departed from Melbourne (MEL) yet and is currently on schedule for 13:15.
  • Flight jq678 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 17:40 | Darwin 16:10

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