Jetstar JQ949 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

Domestic flight Jetstar JQ949 takes off from Cairns (CNS) Australia to Melbourne (MEL) Australia. It's operated by Jetstar Airways. The plane leaves Cairns Airport at 21:40 25 May 2026 Australia/Brisbane. The flight is expected to land at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 01:00 26 May 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 3 hours 20 minutes.

Current status of JQ949 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 7 hours, 32 minutes

JQ949 - JST949 Jetstar Airways (JQ)
CNS Cairns Australia
Flight CNS to MEL
MEL Melbourne Australia
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 7 hours, 32 minutes
Departure Cairns Airport
IATA: CNSICAO: YBCS
Scheduled 21:40 25 May 2026
2 18
Arrival Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 01:00 26 May 2026
4 43
JQ949 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: 6E 3957, QF 5869
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 20 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2306 kms / 1433 miles
Airline
  • Jetstar Airways
  • IATA: JQ
  • ICAO: JST
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 180
  • Freight capacity: 9.4 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A321neo
  • Callsign: F-YBRK4
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Current Time in Cairns: Monday 2026-05-25 14:08 PM
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Monday 2026-05-25 14:08 PM

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Jetstar Flight JQ949 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Jetstar JQ949 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 20 minutes, with the flight distance of 2306 km (1433 miles).

What is the current status of Jetstar JQ949 flight?

The current status of flight Jetstar JQ949 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Jetstar JQ949 flight?

All Jetstar JQ949 flights are operated using Airbus A321neo aircraft.

When does the flight Jetstar JQ949 arrive?

Flight Jetstar JQ949 arrives at 01:00.

Which terminal the flight Jetstar JQ949 is arriving at?

Flight Jetstar JQ949 arrives in Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at Terminal 4.

How many Jetstar JQ949 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Jetstar JQ949 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .