Jetstar Airways JQ972 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ972 flight operated by Jetstar Airways on Sep 21, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Perth (PER). The flight is expected to depart at 06:20 (local time in Melbourne, UTC+10) and land at 08:06 (local time in Perth, UTC+8)
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Mon, Sep 21
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 5m late
4h 10m
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
49
Arrival Gate
5
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
4h 10m
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
45
Arrival Gate
4
Baggage
--
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JQ972 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ972 flight flying from Melbourne to Perth on 9/21/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A321neo. This aircraft has been in service for 3y. The aircraft is equipped with 180 seats.
Airbus A321neo
Punctuality (Departure)
80%
Punctuality (Arrival)
97%
Early on average
6 minutes
Age
3y
Seats
180
Flight Distance
--
Economy
In-Flight Services
None
Paid entertainment
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port
Seat Information
74 cm
More legroom than on 3% of flights
45 cm
Seat width better than on 91% of flights
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
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Flight History for JQ972
Trip.com historical records show that the last JQ972 flight departed on Sun, Sep 20 from MEL at approximately 06:34. This flight is expected to arrrive in PER at 08:35.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Tue, Sep 15 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | 321 | 06:32 | 08:08 | Arrived |
| Wed, Sep 16 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | A21N | 06:32 | 08:00 | Arrived |
| Thu, Sep 17 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | A21N | 06:33 | 08:01 | Arrived |
| Fri, Sep 18 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | A21N | 06:32 | 08:16 | Arrived |
| Sat, Sep 19 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | A21N | 06:32 | 08:24 | Arrived |
| Sun, Sep 20 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | A21N | 06:34 | 08:35 | Arrived |
| Mon, Sep 21 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | A21N | 06:20 | 08:06 | Scheduled |
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JQ972 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of JQ972 is 80% (Late on average 19 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 6 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
80%
Late on average 19 minutes
Early
0%
On time
80%
30 mins late
20%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
1%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97%
Early on average 6 minutes
Early
70%
On time
27%
30 mins late
3%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
1%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight jq972?
Flight jq972 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 06:20, arrival 08:30 (updated Sep 21, 2026).Is flight jq972 on time today?
Flight jq972 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 06:20, with arrival at 08:30. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.Has flight jq972 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight jq972 is scheduled to depart at 06:20. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 06:20, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Sep 21, 2026).When is flight jq972 scheduled to arrive?
Flight jq972 is scheduled to arrive at 08:30. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 08:06. Status is Scheduled as of Sep 21, 2026.What is the gate information for flight jq972?
For flight jq972, 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 jq972 fly?
Flight jq972 is operated by Jetstar Airways from Melbourne (MEL) to Perth (PER). Typical flight time is about 4 hours 10 minutes; operating days may include Monday.How can I check real-time status for flight jq972?
Track flight jq972 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 flight jq972 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If jq972 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Sep 21, 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.Has flight jq972 departed from Melbourne?
Flight jq972 has not departed from Melbourne (MEL) yet and is currently on schedule for 06:20.What is the seat configuration for flight jq972?
Flight jq972 usually flies a Airbus A321neo 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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