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JQ943 Flight status

According to Trip.com’s latest update for Jetstar Airways flight JQ943 from Cairns to Melbourne (CNS–MEL): Flight JQ943 has safely landed at Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 23:37 (local time). Arrival was about 2m late.
Sun, Nov 15
CNS-MEL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 2m late
Cairns(CNS)
19:32
Scheduled: 19:10, Nov 15
Cairns Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 25m
Melbourne(MEL)
23:37
Scheduled: 23:35, Nov 15
Melbourne Airport T4
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
D20
Arrival Gate
50
Baggage
7
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JQ943 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ943 flight flying from Cairns to Melbourne on 11/16/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A320. This aircraft has been in service for 5y. The aircraft is equipped with 180 seats.
flight status
Airbus A320
Punctuality (Departure)
67 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
85 %
Late on average
21 minutes
Age
5y
Seats
180
Flight Distance
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Flight History for JQ943

Check more records from Trip.com about JQ943 before and after today
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Tue, Oct 27 Cairns (CNS) Melbourne (MEL) A21N 19:45 23:49 Arrived
Fri, Oct 30 Cairns (CNS) Melbourne (MEL) 32Q -- -- Cancelled
Sun, Nov 1 Cairns (CNS) Melbourne (MEL) A21N 19:09 23:31 Arrived
Tue, Nov 3 Cairns (CNS) Melbourne (MEL) 321 19:10 23:22 Arrived
Thu, Nov 5 Cairns (CNS) Melbourne (MEL) JET -- -- Cancelled
Sun, Nov 8 Cairns (CNS) Melbourne (MEL) A21N 19:07 23:11 Arrived
Sun, Nov 15 Cairns (CNS) Melbourne (MEL) 321 19:32 23:37 Arrived

JQ943 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of JQ943 is 67% (Late on average 42 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 85% (Late on average 21 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
67 %
Late on average 42 minutes
Early
7 %
On time
59 %
30 mins late
26 %
60 mins late
4 %
90 mins late
4 %
Cancelled
7 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
85 %
Late on average 21 minutes
Early
41 %
On time
44 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
4 %
90 mins late
4 %
Cancelled
7 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight jq943?

    Flight jq943 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 23:37 (updated Nov 16, 2026).
  • Flight jq943 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 23:37; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight jq943 is scheduled to depart at 19:10. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 19:32, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 16, 2026).
  • Flight jq943 is scheduled to arrive at 23:35. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 23:37. Status is Arrived as of Nov 16, 2026.
  • For flight jq943, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is D20. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight jq943 is expected at carousel 7 in terminal T4. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight jq943 is operated by Jetstar Airways from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL). Typical flight time is about 3 hours 25 minutes; operating days may include Monday.
  • Track flight jq943 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 jq943 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, 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 jq943 has already left Cairns and completed its journey. Departure was 19:32; actual arrival 23:37.

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