Jetstar JQ8998 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

Domestic flight Jetstar JQ8998 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Cairns (CNS) Australia. It's operated by Jetstar Airways. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 07:50 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Cairns Airport at 11:10 Australia/Brisbane. The flight will last about 3 hours 5 minutes.

JQ8998 - JST8998 Jetstar Airways (JQ)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to CNS
CNS Cairns Australia
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 07:50
4 None
Arrival Cairns Airport
IATA: CNSICAO: YBCS
Scheduled 11:10
1 4
JQ8998 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 5 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2306 kms / 1433 miles
Airline
  • Jetstar Airways
  • IATA: JQ
  • ICAO: JST
  • Operating Days: Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: None
  • Seats: None
  • Freight capacity: None
  • Passenger classes: None
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-8
  • Callsign: F-YFRT2
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Tuesday 2026-05-05 16:04 PM
  • Current Time in Cairns: Tuesday 2026-05-05 16:04 PM

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Jetstar Flight JQ8998 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Jetstar JQ8998 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 5 minutes, with the flight distance of 2306 km (1433 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Jetstar JQ8998 flight?

All Jetstar JQ8998 flights are operated using Boeing 787-8 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Jetstar JQ8998 is arriving at?

Flight Jetstar JQ8998 arrives in Cairns Airport at Terminal 1.

How many Jetstar JQ8998 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight Jetstar JQ8998 is operated on Sunday.