Jetstar Airways JQ974 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ974 flight operated by Jetstar Airways on Oct 31, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Perth (PER). The flight is expected to depart at 17:20 (local time in Melbourne, UTC+11) and land at 18:05 (local time in Perth, UTC+8)
Fri, Oct 30
Sat, Oct 31
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 2h 15m late
4h 20m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
44
Arrival Gate
3
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
4h 20m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
49
Arrival Gate
5
Baggage
--
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JQ974 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ974 flight flying from Melbourne to Perth on 10/31/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A321neo. This aircraft has been in service for 2y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with 180 seats.
Airbus A321neo
Punctuality (Departure)
53
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
73
%
Late on average
17 minutes
Age
2y, 10m
Seats
180
Flight Distance
--
Economy
In-Flight Services
None
Paid entertainment
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port
Seat Information
74 cm
Legroom
45 cm
Seat width better than on 82% of flights
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
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Flight History for JQ974
Trip.com historical records show that the last JQ974 flight departed on Fri, Oct 30 from MEL at approximately 19:56. This flight is expected to arrrive in PER at 20:55.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, Oct 25 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | A21N | 17:49 | 18:35 | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 26 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | A21N | 19:30 | 19:55 | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 27 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | A21N | 17:29 | 17:49 | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 28 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | A21N | 17:32 | 18:22 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 29 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | A21N | 17:32 | 18:08 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 30 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | A21N | 19:56 | 20:55 | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | A21N | 17:20 | 18:05 | Scheduled |
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JQ974 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of JQ974 is 53% (Late on average 52 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 73% (Late on average 17 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
53
%
Late on average
52 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
53
%
30 mins late
20
%
60 mins late
10
%
90 mins late
17
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
73
%
Late on average
17 minutes
Early
40
%
On time
33
%
30 mins late
13
%
60 mins late
10
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight jq974?
Flight jq974 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 17:20, arrival 18:40 (updated Oct 31, 2026).Is flight jq974 on time today?
Flight jq974 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 17:20, with arrival at 18:40. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.Has flight jq974 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight jq974 is scheduled to depart at 17:20. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 17:20, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 31, 2026).When is flight jq974 scheduled to arrive?
Flight jq974 is scheduled to arrive at 18:40. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 18:05. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 31, 2026.What is the gate information for flight jq974?
For flight jq974, the departure terminal is T4 and the boarding gate is 49. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What route does flight jq974 fly?
Flight jq974 is operated by Jetstar Airways from Melbourne (MEL) to Perth (PER). Typical flight time is about 4 hours 20 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.How can I check real-time status for flight jq974?
Track flight jq974 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 jq974 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If jq974 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Oct 31, 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 jq974 departed from Melbourne?
Flight jq974 has not departed from Melbourne (MEL) yet and is currently on schedule for 17:20.What is the seat configuration for flight jq974?
Flight jq974 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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