Jetstar JQ172 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

International flight Jetstar JQ172 takes off from Christchurch (CHC) New Zealand to Melbourne (MEL) Australia. It's operated by Jetstar Airways. The plane leaves Christchurch International Airport at 08:20 05 May 2026 Pacific/Auckland. The flight is expected to land at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 10:05 05 May 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 3 hours 45 minutes.

Current status of JQ172 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 2 hours, 17 minutes

JQ172 - JST172 Jetstar Airways (JQ)
CHC Christchurch New Zealand
Flight CHC to MEL
MEL Melbourne Australia
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 2 hours, 17 minutes
Departure Christchurch International Airport
IATA: CHCICAO: NZCH
Scheduled 08:20 05 May 2026
Actual 08:11 05 May 2026
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Arrival Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 10:05 05 May 2026
Estimated 09:40 05 May 2026
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JQ172 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: 6E 3920, EK 7477, QF 5564
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 45 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2420 kms / 1503 miles
Airline
  • Jetstar Airways
  • IATA: JQ
  • ICAO: JST
  • Operating Days: Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 180
  • Freight capacity: 9.4 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A320 (sharklets)
  • Callsign: JST7174
  • Departure Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Current Time in Christchurch: Tuesday 2026-05-05 09:23 AM
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Tuesday 2026-05-05 07:23 AM

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Jetstar Flight JQ172 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Jetstar JQ172 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 45 minutes, with the flight distance of 2420 km (1503 miles).

What is the current status of Jetstar JQ172 flight?

The current status of flight Jetstar JQ172 is Departed On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Jetstar JQ172 flight?

All Jetstar JQ172 flights are operated using Airbus A320 (sharklets) aircraft.

When does the flight Jetstar JQ172 arrive?

Flight Jetstar JQ172 arrives at 10:05.

Which terminal the flight Jetstar JQ172 is arriving at?

Flight Jetstar JQ172 arrives in Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at Terminal 2.

How many Jetstar JQ172 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight Jetstar JQ172 is operated on Sunday.