Jetstar JQ261 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Jetstar JQ261 takes off from Auckland (AKL) New Zealand to Wellington (WLG) New Zealand. It's operated by Jetstar Airways. The plane leaves Auckland Airport at 12:30 22 March 2026 Pacific/Auckland. The flight is expected to land at Wellington International Airport at 13:35 22 March 2026 Pacific/Auckland. The flight will last about 1 hours 5 minutes.

Current status of JQ261 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 8 hours, 8 minutes

JQ261 - JST261 Jetstar Airways (JQ)
AKL Auckland New Zealand
Flight AKL to WLG
WLG Wellington New Zealand
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 8 hours, 8 minutes
Departure Auckland Airport
IATA: AKLICAO: NZAA
Scheduled 12:30 22 March 2026
D None
Arrival Wellington International Airport
IATA: WLGICAO: NZWN
Scheduled 13:35 22 March 2026
None None
JQ261 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: AA 9040, EK 7555, FJ 5537, QF 5589
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 5 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 480 kms / 298 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: F-NZWN1
  • Departure Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Arrival Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Current Time in Auckland: Sunday 2026-03-22 04:22 AM
  • Current Time in Wellington: Sunday 2026-03-22 04:22 AM

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Jetstar Flight JQ261 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Jetstar JQ261 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 5 minutes, with the flight distance of 480 km (298 miles).

What is the current status of Jetstar JQ261 flight?

The current status of flight Jetstar JQ261 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Jetstar JQ261 flight?

All Jetstar JQ261 flights are operated using Airbus A320 aircraft.

How many Jetstar JQ261 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight Jetstar JQ261 is operated on Sunday.