Jetstar JQ796 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Jetstar JQ796 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Sunshine Coast (MCY) Australia. It's operated by Jetstar Airways. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 18:50 21 January 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Sunshine Coast Airport at 20:10 21 January 2026 Australia/Brisbane. The flight will last about 2 hours 20 minutes.

Current status of JQ796 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 9 hours, 53 minutes

JQ796 - JST796 Jetstar Airways (JQ)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to MCY
MCY Sunshine Coast Australia
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 9 hours, 53 minutes
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 18:50 21 January 2026
4 51
Arrival Sunshine Coast Airport
IATA: MCYICAO: YBSU
Scheduled 20:10 21 January 2026
None 3
JQ796 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: QF 5796
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1452 kms / 902 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-YCWR1
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Wednesday 2026-01-21 08:57 AM
  • Current Time in Sunshine Coast: Wednesday 2026-01-21 07:57 AM

Jetstar JQ796 Flight Statistics

Jetstar
Jetstar
FLIGHT NO JQ796
AIRPLANE Airbus A320
ON TIME 5
DELAYED 8
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 17
DELAYED 10
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 34
DELAYED 21
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 53
DELAYED 30
CANCELLED 0
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

Jetstar JQ796 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Tue 13 Jan
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-13T18:00
Sunshine Coast (MCY) 2026-01-13T19:20
Sun 11 Jan
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-11T18:50
Sunshine Coast (MCY) 2026-01-11T20:10
Fri 09 Jan
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-09T18:50
Sunshine Coast (MCY) 2026-01-09T20:10
Wed 07 Jan
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-07T18:50
Sunshine Coast (MCY) 2026-01-07T20:10
Tue 06 Jan
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-06T18:00
Sunshine Coast (MCY) 2026-01-06T19:20
Thu 01 Jan
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-01T18:50
Sunshine Coast (MCY) 2026-01-01T20:10
Wed 31 Dec
Arrived On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-12-31T17:20
Sunshine Coast (MCY) 2025-12-31T18:40
2025-12-31T17:22
2025-12-31T18:29
Sun 28 Dec
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-12-28T18:50
Sunshine Coast (MCY) 2025-12-28T20:10
Mon 24 Nov
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-11-24T18:00
Sunshine Coast (MCY) 2025-11-24T19:20
Fri 21 Nov
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-11-21T18:00
Sunshine Coast (MCY) 2025-11-21T19:20

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Jetstar Flight JQ796 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Jetstar JQ796 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 20 minutes, with the flight distance of 1452 km (902 miles).

What is the current status of Jetstar JQ796 flight?

The current status of flight Jetstar JQ796 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Jetstar JQ796 flight?

All Jetstar JQ796 flights are operated using Airbus A320 aircraft.

How many Jetstar JQ796 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Jetstar JQ796 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .