Jetstar Airways JQ946 Flight status
According to Trip.com’s latest update for Jetstar Airways flight JQ946 from Melbourne to Cairns (MEL–CNS): Flight JQ946 has safely landed at Cairns Airport (CNS) at 22:35 (local time). Arrival was about 5m early.
Sat, Jun 20
Sun, Jun 21
Mon, Jun 22
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 16m late
3h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
51
Arrival Gate
19
Baggage
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 5m early
3h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
46
Arrival Gate
20
Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
3h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
49
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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JQ946 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ946 flight flying from Melbourne to Cairns on 6/21/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A320. This aircraft has been in service for 15y, 11m. The aircraft is equipped with 180 seats.
Airbus A320
Punctuality (Departure)
53%
Punctuality (Arrival)
83%
Late on average
9 minutes
Age
15y, 11m
Seats
180
Flight Distance
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Economy
In-Flight Services
None
Paid entertainment
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
74 cm
Legroom
45 cm
Seat width better than on 60% of flights
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
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Flight History for JQ946
Trip.com historical records show that the last JQ946 flight departed on Sat, Jun 20 from MEL at approximately 19:34. This flight is expected to arrrive in CNS at 22:56.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Wed, Jun 17 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 320 | 19:20 | 22:22 | Arrived |
| Thu, Jun 18 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 320 | 19:30 | 22:53 | Arrived |
| Fri, Jun 19 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 320 | 19:38 | 23:13 | Arrived |
| Sat, Jun 20 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 320 | 19:34 | 22:56 | Arrived |
| Sun, Jun 21 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 320 | 19:28 | 22:35 | Arrived |
| Mon, Jun 22 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 320 | 19:15 | 22:40 | Scheduled |
| Tue, Jun 23 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 320 | 19:15 | 22:40 | Scheduled |
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JQ946 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of JQ946 is 53% (Late on average 33 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 83% (Late on average 9 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
53%
Late on average 33 minutes
Early
3%
On time
50%
30 mins late
30%
60 mins late
10%
90 mins late
7%
Cancelled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
83%
Late on average 9 minutes
Early
43%
On time
40%
30 mins late
7%
60 mins late
10%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
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