Jetstar JQ171 Flight Status

Current status of JQ171 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 6 hours, 21 minutes

JQ171 - JST171 Jetstar Airways (JQ)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to CHC
CHC Christchurch New Zealand
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 6 hours, 21 minutes
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 12:05 09 December 2025
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Arrival Christchurch International Airport
IATA: CHCICAO: NZCH
Scheduled 17:20 09 December 2025
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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
  • Callsign: JST171
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Tuesday 2025-12-09 05:44 AM
  • Current Time in Christchurch: Tuesday 2025-12-09 07:44 AM

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 09 December 2025 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Christchurch International Airport at 17:20 09 December 2025 Pacific/Auckland. The flight will last about 3 hours 15 minutes.

Similar flight route from Melbourne (MEL) to Christchurch (CHC)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Air New Zealand NZ214
Air New Zealand 		09/12/2025
09:05 		3 hours 25 minutes
14:30
Qantas QF167
Qantas 		09/12/2025
09:10 		3 hours 20 minutes
14:30
Qantas QF169
Qantas 		09/12/2025
18:50 		3 hours 20 minutes
00:10
Etihad Airways EY4422
Etihad Airways 		09/12/2025
09:05 		3 hours 20 minutes
14:30
Emirates EK7478
Emirates 		09/12/2025
12:05 		3 hours 7 minutes
17:20
Turkish Airlines TK8774
Turkish Airlines 		09/12/2025
09:05 		3 hours 25 minutes
14:30
Qantas QF5563
Qantas 		09/12/2025
12:05 		3 hours 15 minutes
17:20
Singapore Airlines SQ4314
Singapore Airlines 		09/12/2025
09:05 		3 hours 25 minutes
14:30

Frequently asked questions, answered

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 Scheduled On time.

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

All Jetstar JQ171 flights are operated using Airbus A320 aircraft.

How many Jetstar JQ171 flights are operated a week?

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