Jetstar JQ956 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

Domestic flight Jetstar JQ956 takes off from Sydney (SYD) Australia to Cairns (CNS) Australia. It's operated by Jetstar Airways. The plane leaves Sydney Airport at 19:15 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Cairns Airport at 22:25 Australia/Brisbane. The flight will last about 2 hours 56 minutes.

JQ956 - JST956 Jetstar Airways (JQ)
SYD Sydney Australia
Flight SYD to CNS
CNS Cairns Australia
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Sydney Airport
IATA: SYDICAO: YSSY
Scheduled 19:15
2 53
Arrival Cairns Airport
IATA: CNSICAO: YBCS
Scheduled 22:25
2 None
JQ956 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 56 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1966 kms / 1222 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 A320
  • Callsign: F-YBCS2
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
  • Current Time in Sydney: Tuesday 2026-05-05 14:14 PM
  • Current Time in Cairns: Tuesday 2026-05-05 14:14 PM

Jetstar JQ956 Flight Statistics

Jetstar
Jetstar
FLIGHT NO JQ956
AIRPLANE Airbus A320
ON TIME 10
DELAYED 3
CANCELLED 1
ON TIME 24
DELAYED 5
CANCELLED 1
ON TIME 49
DELAYED 10
CANCELLED 1
ON TIME 67
DELAYED 16
CANCELLED 1
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

Jetstar JQ956 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Mon 27 Apr
Arrived On time
Sydney (SYD) 2026-04-27T19:15
Cairns (CNS) 2026-04-27T22:25
2026-04-27T19:11
2026-04-27T22:07
Mon 20 Apr
Scheduled On time
Sydney (SYD) 2026-04-20T19:15
Cairns (CNS) 2026-04-20T22:25
Sat 18 Apr
Scheduled On time
Sydney (SYD) 2026-04-18T19:15
Cairns (CNS) 2026-04-18T22:25
Thu 16 Apr
Departed On time
Sydney (SYD) 2026-04-16T19:15
Cairns (CNS) 2026-04-16T22:25
2026-04-16T19:12
Mon 13 Apr
Scheduled On time
Sydney (SYD) 2026-04-13T19:15
Cairns (CNS) 2026-04-13T22:25
Sun 12 Apr
Scheduled On time
Sydney (SYD) 2026-04-12T19:15
Cairns (CNS) 2026-04-12T22:25
Wed 08 Apr
Scheduled On time
Sydney (SYD) 2026-04-08T19:15
Cairns (CNS) 2026-04-08T22:25
Fri 23 Jan
Scheduled On time
Sydney (SYD) 2026-01-23T20:25
Cairns (CNS) 2026-01-23T22:30
Wed 21 Jan
Scheduled On time
Sydney (SYD) 2026-01-21T20:25
Cairns (CNS) 2026-01-21T22:30
Wed 14 Jan
Scheduled On time
Sydney (SYD) 2026-01-14T20:25
Cairns (CNS) 2026-01-14T22:30

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Jetstar Flight JQ956 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Jetstar JQ956 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 56 minutes, with the flight distance of 1966 km (1222 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Jetstar JQ956 flight?

All Jetstar JQ956 flights are operated using Airbus A320 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Jetstar JQ956 is arriving at?

Flight Jetstar JQ956 arrives in Cairns Airport at Terminal 2.

How many Jetstar JQ956 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Jetstar JQ956 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .