Jetstar Airways
JQ944 Flight status
According to Trip.com’s latest update for Jetstar Airways flight JQ944 from Melbourne to Cairns (MEL–CNS): Flight JQ944 has safely landed at Cairns Airport (CNS) at 17:46 (local time). Arrival was about 9m early.
Sun, Oct 11
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 9m early
3h 20m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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JQ944 Aircraft Details
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Punctuality (Departure)
50
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
83
%
Late on average
11 minutes
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Flight Distance
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Economy
In-Flight Services
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Flight History for JQ944
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Mon, Oct 5 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 320 | 15:48 | 17:44 | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 6 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 320 | 15:58 | 17:48 | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 7 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 320 | 15:56 | 18:01 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 8 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 320 | 16:00 | 17:56 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 9 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 320 | 16:10 | 18:06 | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 10 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 320 | 16:16 | 18:09 | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 11 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | A20N | 15:51 | 17:46 | Arrived |
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JQ944 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of JQ944 is 50% (Late on average 39 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 83% (Late on average 11 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
50
%
Late on average
39 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
50
%
30 mins late
30
%
60 mins late
10
%
90 mins late
10
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
83
%
Late on average
11 minutes
Early
33
%
On time
50
%
30 mins late
13
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Flight FAQs
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What is the current status of flight jq944?
Flight jq944 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 17:46 (updated Oct 12, 2026). -
Is flight jq944 on time today?
Flight jq944 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 17:46; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel. -
Has flight jq944 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight jq944 is scheduled to depart at 15:35. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 15:51, and the current status is Arrived (updated Oct 12, 2026). -
When is flight jq944 scheduled to arrive?
Flight jq944 is scheduled to arrive at 17:55. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 17:46. Status is Arrived as of Oct 12, 2026. -
What is the gate information for flight jq944?
For flight jq944, the departure terminal is T4 and the boarding gate is 45. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security. -
What route does flight jq944 fly?
Flight jq944 is operated by Jetstar Airways from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS). Typical flight time is about 3 hours 20 minutes; operating days may include Monday. -
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If flight jq944 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
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Has flight jq944 departed from Melbourne?
Flight jq944 has already left Melbourne and completed its journey. Departure was 15:51; actual arrival 17:46.
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