Jetstar JQ173 Flight Status Today

International flight Jetstar JQ173 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Christchurch (CHC) New Zealand. It's operated by Jetstar Airways. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 19:00 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Christchurch International Airport at 00:20 Pacific/Auckland. The flight will last about 3 hours 20 minutes.

JQ173 - JST173 Jetstar Airways (JQ)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to CHC
CHC Christchurch New Zealand
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 19:00
2 12
Arrival Christchurch International Airport
IATA: CHCICAO: NZCH
Scheduled 00:20
None I25
JQ173 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 20 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2420 kms / 1503 miles
Airline
  • Jetstar Airways
  • IATA: JQ
  • ICAO: JST
  • Operating Days: Friday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 180
  • Freight capacity: 9.4 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A320
  • Callsign: T-YMML47
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Monday 2026-01-19 04:57 AM
  • Current Time in Christchurch: Monday 2026-01-19 06:57 AM

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Jetstar Flight JQ173 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Jetstar JQ173 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 20 minutes, with the flight distance of 2420 km (1503 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Jetstar JQ173 flight?

All Jetstar JQ173 flights are operated using Airbus A320 aircraft.

How many Jetstar JQ173 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight Jetstar JQ173 is operated on Friday.