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JQ949 Flight status

According to Trip.com’s latest update for Jetstar Airways flight JQ949 from Cairns to Melbourne (CNS–MEL): Flight JQ949 has safely landed at Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 00:16 (local time). Arrival was about 39m early.
Sat, Oct 24
CNS-MEL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 39m early
Cairns(CNS)
20:28
Scheduled: 20:35, Oct 24
Cairns Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 20m
Melbourne(MEL)
00:16
Scheduled: 00:55, Oct 25
Melbourne Airport T4
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
18
Arrival Gate
44
Baggage
6
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JQ949 Aircraft Details

flight status
Plane model info unavailable
Punctuality (Departure)
73 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
87 %
Late on average
1 minute
Age
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Seats
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Flight Distance
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Flight History for JQ949

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Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sun, Oct 18 Cairns (CNS) Melbourne (MEL) A21N 21:04 00:59 Arrived
Mon, Oct 19 Cairns (CNS) Melbourne (MEL) 321 20:51 00:54 Arrived
Thu, Oct 22 Cairns (CNS) Melbourne (MEL) 320 20:41 00:48 Arrived
Fri, Oct 23 Cairns (CNS) Melbourne (MEL) A21N 20:26 00:20 Arrived
Sat, Oct 24 Cairns (CNS) Melbourne (MEL) A21N 20:28 00:16 Arrived

JQ949 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of JQ949 is 73% (Late on average 19 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Late on average 1 minute).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
73 %
Late on average 19 minutes
Early
17 %
On time
57 %
30 mins late
20 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
13 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87 %
Late on average 1 minute
Early
60 %
On time
27 %
30 mins late
10 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
13 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight jq949?

    Flight jq949 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 00:16 (updated Nov 13, 2026).
  • Flight jq949 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 00:16; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight jq949 is scheduled to depart at 20:35. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 20:28, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 13, 2026).
  • Flight jq949 is scheduled to arrive at 00:55. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 00:16. Status is Arrived as of Nov 13, 2026.
  • For flight jq949, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is 18. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight jq949 is expected at carousel 6 in terminal T4. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight jq949 is operated by Jetstar Airways from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL). Typical flight time is about 3 hours 20 minutes; operating days may include Friday.
  • Track flight jq949 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 jq949 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 jq949 has already left Cairns and completed its journey. Departure was 20:28; actual arrival 00:16.

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