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JQ945 Flight status

According to Trip.com’s latest update for Jetstar Airways flight JQ945 from Cairns to Melbourne (CNS–MEL): Flight JQ945 has safely landed at Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 18:51 (local time). Arrival was about 19m early.
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
Fri, Nov 13
CNS-MEL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 3m late
Cairns(CNS)
14:58
Scheduled: 14:40, Nov 11
Cairns Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 30m
Melbourne(MEL)
19:13
Scheduled: 19:10, Nov 11
Melbourne Airport T4
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
D21
Arrival Gate
41
Baggage
7
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CNS-MEL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 19m early
Cairns(CNS)
14:49
Scheduled: 14:40, Nov 12
Cairns Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 30m
Melbourne(MEL)
18:51
Scheduled: 19:10, Nov 12
Melbourne Airport T4
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
D20
Arrival Gate
43
Baggage
7
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Cairns(CNS)
14:40
Scheduled: 14:40, Nov 13
Cairns Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 30m
Melbourne(MEL)
19:10
Scheduled: 19:10, Nov 13
Melbourne Airport T4
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
D20
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Delayed (may impact connections)

JQ952
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Sydney (SYD) Cairns (CNS)
Scheduled: 13:30
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20m late
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JQ945 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ945 flight flying from Cairns to Melbourne on 11/12/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A320. This aircraft has been in service for 13y, 1m. The aircraft is equipped with 180 seats.
flight status
Airbus A320
Punctuality (Departure)
70 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
87 %
Late on average
20 minutes
Age
13y, 1m
Seats
180
Flight Distance
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Flight History for JQ945

Trip.com historical records show that the last JQ945 flight departed on Wed, Nov 11 from CNS at approximately 14:58. This flight is expected to arrrive in MEL at 19:13.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sun, Nov 8 Cairns (CNS) Melbourne (MEL) 320 14:58 19:10 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Cairns (CNS) Melbourne (MEL) 320 14:48 19:08 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Cairns (CNS) Melbourne (MEL) 320 16:59 21:14 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Cairns (CNS) Melbourne (MEL) 320 14:58 19:13 Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Cairns (CNS) Melbourne (MEL) 320 14:49 18:51 Arrived
Fri, Nov 13 Cairns (CNS) Melbourne (MEL) 320 14:40 19:10 Scheduled
Sat, Nov 14 Cairns (CNS) Melbourne (MEL) 320 14:40 19:10 Scheduled

JQ945 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of JQ945 is 70% (Late on average 38 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Late on average 20 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
70 %
Late on average 38 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
70 %
30 mins late
20 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
7 %
Cancelled
2 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87 %
Late on average 20 minutes
Early
33 %
On time
53 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
7 %
Cancelled
2 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight jq945?

    Flight jq945 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 18:51 (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight jq945 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 18:51; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight jq945 is scheduled to depart at 14:40. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 14:49, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight jq945 is scheduled to arrive at 19:10. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 18:51. Status is Arrived as of Nov 12, 2026.
  • For flight jq945, 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 jq945 is expected at carousel 7 in terminal T4. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight jq945 is operated by Jetstar Airways from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL). Typical flight time is about 3 hours 30 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight jq945 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 jq945 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 12, 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 jq945 has already left Cairns and completed its journey. Departure was 14:49; actual arrival 18:51.
  • Flight jq945 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: Cairns 17:51 | Melbourne 18:51

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