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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
- Type: Domestic Flight
- Code Shares: QF 5796
- Flight Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Flight Distance: 1452 kms / 902 miles
- Jetstar Airways
- IATA: JQ
- ICAO: JST
- Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- Service type: Normal passenger
- Seats: 180
- Freight capacity: 9.4 tons
- Passenger classes: First Class, Economy
- 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 JQ796 Flight Schedule and Histories
| Time | Departure | Arrival | Actual departure | Actual arrival |
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Tue 13 Jan
Scheduled On time |
Melbourne (MEL)
2026-01-13T18:00
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Sunshine Coast (MCY)
2026-01-13T19:20
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Sun 11 Jan
Scheduled On time |
Melbourne (MEL)
2026-01-11T18:50
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Sunshine Coast (MCY)
2026-01-11T20:10
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Fri 09 Jan
Scheduled On time |
Melbourne (MEL)
2026-01-09T18:50
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Sunshine Coast (MCY)
2026-01-09T20:10
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Wed 07 Jan
Scheduled On time |
Melbourne (MEL)
2026-01-07T18:50
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Sunshine Coast (MCY)
2026-01-07T20:10
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Tue 06 Jan
Scheduled On time |
Melbourne (MEL)
2026-01-06T18:00
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Sunshine Coast (MCY)
2026-01-06T19:20
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Thu 01 Jan
Scheduled On time |
Melbourne (MEL)
2026-01-01T18:50
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Sunshine Coast (MCY)
2026-01-01T20:10
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Wed 31 Dec
Arrived On time |
Melbourne (MEL)
2025-12-31T17:20
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Sunshine Coast (MCY)
2025-12-31T18:40
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2025-12-31T17:22
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2025-12-31T18:29
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Sun 28 Dec
Scheduled On time |
Melbourne (MEL)
2025-12-28T18:50
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Sunshine Coast (MCY)
2025-12-28T20:10
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Mon 24 Nov
Scheduled On time |
Melbourne (MEL)
2025-11-24T18:00
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Sunshine Coast (MCY)
2025-11-24T19:20
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Fri 21 Nov
Scheduled On time |
Melbourne (MEL)
2025-11-21T18:00
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Sunshine Coast (MCY)
2025-11-21T19:20
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QF5796 Qantas |
21/01/2026 18:00 |
2 hours 20 minutes 19:20 |
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 .
