Jetstar JQ7978 flight status now

JQ7978 - JST7978 Jetstar Airways (JQ)
CNS Cairns Australia
Flight CNS to PER
PER Perth Australia
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Cairns Airport
IATA: CNSICAO: YBCS
Scheduled 12:10
2 17
Arrival Perth Airport
IATA: PERICAO: YPPH
Scheduled 15:20
2 3
JQ7978 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 5 hours 10 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 3434 kms / 2134 miles
Airline
  • Jetstar Airways
  • IATA: JQ
  • ICAO: JST
  • Operating Days: Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: None
  • Seats: None
  • Freight capacity: None
  • Passenger classes: None
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A320
  • Callsign: F-YFRT2
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Perth
  • Current Time in Cairns: Tuesday 2025-11-18 22:42 PM
  • Current Time in Perth: Tuesday 2025-11-18 20:42 PM

Domestic flight Jetstar JQ7978 takes off from Cairns (CNS) Australia to Perth (PER) Australia. It's operated by Jetstar Airways. The plane leaves Cairns Airport at 12:10 Australia/Brisbane. The flight is expected to land at Perth Airport at 15:20 Australia/Perth. The flight will last about 5 hours 10 minutes.

Similar flight route from Cairns (CNS) to Perth (PER)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Emirates EK7491
Emirates 		18/11/2025
19:15 		4 hours 55 minutes
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Jetstar JQ978
Jetstar 		18/11/2025
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Qantas QF5858
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Virgin Australia VA1346
Virgin Australia 		18/11/2025
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Singapore Airlines SQ6368
Singapore Airlines 		18/11/2025
20:35 		5 hours 20 minutes
23:55

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Cairns to Perth?

On average, nonstop flight takes 5 hour(s) 10 minutes, with the flight distance of 3434 km (2134 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Jetstar JQ7978 flight?

All Jetstar JQ7978 flights are operated using Airbus A320 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Jetstar JQ7978 is arriving at?

Flight Jetstar JQ7978 arrives in Perth Airport at Terminal 2.

How many Jetstar JQ7978 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight Jetstar JQ7978 is operated on Sunday.