Jetstar JQ853 flight status now

JQ853 - JST853 Jetstar Airways (JQ)
HTI Hamilton Island Australia
Flight HTI to MEL
MEL Melbourne Australia
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Hamilton Island Airport
IATA: HTIICAO: YBHM
Scheduled 10:45
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Arrival Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 14:45
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JQ853 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 1 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1961 kms / 1218 miles
Airline
  • Jetstar Airways
  • IATA: JQ
  • ICAO: JST
  • Operating Days: Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: None
  • Seats: None
  • Freight capacity: None
  • Passenger classes: None
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A320
  • Callsign: F-YGLG1
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Current Time in Hamilton Island: Tuesday 2025-11-18 13:06 PM
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Tuesday 2025-11-18 14:06 PM

Domestic flight Jetstar JQ853 takes off from Hamilton Island (HTI) Australia to Melbourne (MEL) Australia. It's operated by Jetstar Airways. The plane leaves Hamilton Island Airport at 10:45 Australia/Brisbane. The flight is expected to land at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 14:45 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 3 hours 1 minutes.

Similar flight route from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Melbourne (MEL)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Virgin Australia VA1752
Virgin Australia 		18/11/2025
10:10 		2 hours 53 minutes
14:15
Qantas QF5853
Qantas 		18/11/2025
10:45 		0 minutes
14:45
Air India AI7180
Air India 		18/11/2025
11:20 		0 minutes
14:20
Singapore Airlines SQ6575
Singapore Airlines 		18/11/2025
11:20 		0 minutes
14:20
Virgin Australia VA1754
Virgin Australia 		18/11/2025
12:30 		0 minutes
16:30
Qantas QF577
Qantas 		18/11/2025
12:25 		2 hours 55 minutes
16:20

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Hamilton Island to Melbourne?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 1 minutes, with the flight distance of 1961 km (1218 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Jetstar JQ853 flight?

All Jetstar JQ853 flights are operated using Airbus A320 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Jetstar JQ853 is arriving at?

Flight Jetstar JQ853 arrives in Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at Terminal 4.

How many Jetstar JQ853 flights are operated a week?

3 flights per week. The Flight Jetstar JQ853 is operated on Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday.