Jetstar JQ171 Flight Status Today

International flight Jetstar JQ171 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Christchurch (CHC) New Zealand. It's operated by Jetstar Airways. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 12:05 28 February 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Christchurch International Airport at 17:20 28 February 2026 Pacific/Auckland. The flight will last about 3 hours 15 minutes.

Current status of JQ171 is Departed Delayed by 51m Estimated Arrival in 2 hours, 54 minutes

JQ171 - JST171 Jetstar Airways (JQ)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to CHC
CHC Christchurch New Zealand
Departed Delayed by 51m Estimated Arrival in 2 hours, 54 minutes
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 12:05 28 February 2026
Actual 12:54 28 February 2026
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Arrival Christchurch International Airport
IATA: CHCICAO: NZCH
Scheduled 17:20 28 February 2026
Estimated 18:11 28 February 2026
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JQ171 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: 6E 3930, EK 7478, QF 5563
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 15 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: JST171
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Saturday 2026-02-28 13:17 PM
  • Current Time in Christchurch: Saturday 2026-02-28 15:17 PM

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Jetstar Flight JQ171 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Jetstar JQ171 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 15 minutes, with the flight distance of 2420 km (1503 miles).

What is the current status of Jetstar JQ171 flight?

The current status of flight Jetstar JQ171 is Departed Delayed by 51m.

What type of aircraft is used for the Jetstar JQ171 flight?

All Jetstar JQ171 flights are operated using Airbus A320 (sharklets) aircraft.

How many Jetstar JQ171 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight Jetstar JQ171 is operated on Sunday.