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JQ738 Flight status

According to Trip.com’s latest update for Jetstar Airways flight JQ738 from Launceston to Melbourne (LST–MEL): Flight JQ738 has safely landed at Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 15:04 (local time). Arrival was about 34m late.
Thu, Nov 12
Fri, Nov 13
Sat, Nov 14
LST-MEL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 6m early
Launceston(LST)
13:27
Scheduled: 13:20, Nov 12
Launceston Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 10m
Melbourne(MEL)
14:24
Scheduled: 14:30, Nov 12
Melbourne Airport T4
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
3
Arrival Gate
46
Baggage
7
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LST-MEL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 34m late
Launceston(LST)
14:04
Scheduled: 13:20, Nov 13
Launceston Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 10m
Melbourne(MEL)
15:04
Scheduled: 14:30, Nov 13
Melbourne Airport T4
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
3,4
Arrival Gate
47
Baggage
6
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Launceston(LST)
13:20
Scheduled: 13:20, Nov 14
Launceston Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 10m
Melbourne(MEL)
14:30
Scheduled: 14:30, Nov 14
Melbourne Airport T4
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
43
Baggage
7
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JQ738 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ738 flight flying from Launceston to Melbourne on 11/13/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A321. This aircraft has been in service for 17y, 5m. The aircraft is equipped with 214 seats.
flight status
Airbus A321
Punctuality (Departure)
67 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
77 %
Late on average
13 minutes
Age
17y, 5m
Seats
214
Flight Distance
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Flight History for JQ738

Trip.com historical records show that the last JQ738 flight departed on Thu, Nov 12 from LST at approximately 13:27. This flight is expected to arrrive in MEL at 14:24.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sun, Nov 8 Launceston (LST) Melbourne (MEL) 320 13:33 14:25 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Launceston (LST) Melbourne (MEL) 320 13:32 14:17 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Launceston (LST) Melbourne (MEL) 320 13:48 14:34 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Launceston (LST) Melbourne (MEL) A21N 14:01 14:56 Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Launceston (LST) Melbourne (MEL) 320 13:27 14:24 Arrived
Fri, Nov 13 Launceston (LST) Melbourne (MEL) 321 14:04 15:04 Arrived
Sat, Nov 14 Launceston (LST) Melbourne (MEL) 321 13:20 14:30 Scheduled

JQ738 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of JQ738 is 67% (Late on average 30 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 77% (Late on average 13 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
67 %
Late on average 30 minutes
Early
10 %
On time
57 %
30 mins late
23 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
1 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
77 %
Late on average 13 minutes
Early
53 %
On time
23 %
30 mins late
20 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
1 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight jq738?

    Flight jq738 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 15:04 (updated Nov 13, 2026).
  • Flight jq738 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 15:04; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight jq738 is scheduled to depart at 13:20. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 14:04, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 13, 2026).
  • Flight jq738 is scheduled to arrive at 14:30. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 15:04. Status is Arrived as of Nov 13, 2026.
  • For flight jq738, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is 3,4. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight jq738 is expected at carousel 6 in terminal T4. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight jq738 is operated by Jetstar Airways from Launceston (LST) to Melbourne (MEL). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 10 minutes; operating days may include Friday.
  • Track flight jq738 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 jq738 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, 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 jq738 has already left Launceston and completed its journey. Departure was 14:04; actual arrival 15:04.
  • Flight jq738 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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