Jetstar JQ8998 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Jetstar JQ8998 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Cairns (CNS) Australia. It's operated by Jetstar Airways. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 07:50 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Cairns Airport at 11:10 Australia/Brisbane. The flight will last about 3 hours 5 minutes.

JQ8998 - JST8998 Jetstar Airways (JQ)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to CNS
CNS Cairns Australia
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 07:50
4 None
Arrival Cairns Airport
IATA: CNSICAO: YBCS
Scheduled 11:10
1 4
JQ8998 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 5 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2306 kms / 1433 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: Boeing 787-8
  • Callsign: F-YFRT2
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Tuesday 2026-01-20 03:22 AM
  • Current Time in Cairns: Tuesday 2026-01-20 02:22 AM

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Jetstar Flight JQ8998 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Jetstar JQ8998 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 5 minutes, with the flight distance of 2306 km (1433 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Jetstar JQ8998 flight?

All Jetstar JQ8998 flights are operated using Boeing 787-8 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Jetstar JQ8998 is arriving at?

Flight Jetstar JQ8998 arrives in Cairns Airport at Terminal 1.

How many Jetstar JQ8998 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight Jetstar JQ8998 is operated on Sunday.