Jetstar JQ917 flight status now

Current status of JQ917 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 16 hours, 2 minutes

JQ917 - JST917 Jetstar Airways (JQ)
TSV Townsville Australia
Flight TSV to MEL
MEL Melbourne Australia
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 16 hours, 2 minutes
Departure Townsville Airport
IATA: TSVICAO: YBTL
Scheduled 19:00 18 November 2025
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Arrival Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 23:05 18 November 2025
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JQ917 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: QF 5917
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 5 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2050 kms / 1274 miles
Airline
  • Jetstar Airways
  • IATA: JQ
  • ICAO: JST
  • Operating Days: Thursday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 220
  • Freight capacity: 4.6 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A321neo
  • Callsign: F-YBKE1
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Current Time in Townsville: Tuesday 2025-11-18 02:58 AM
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Tuesday 2025-11-18 03:58 AM

Domestic flight Jetstar JQ917 takes off from Townsville (TSV) Australia to Melbourne (MEL) Australia. It's operated by Jetstar Airways. The plane leaves Townsville Airport at 19:00 18 November 2025 Australia/Brisbane. The flight is expected to land at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 23:05 18 November 2025 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 3 hours 5 minutes.

Similar flight route from Townsville (TSV) to Melbourne (MEL)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Qantas QF1987
Qantas 		18/11/2025
06:30 		3 hours 10 minutes
10:40
Qantas QF5917
Qantas 		18/11/2025
19:00 		3 hours 5 minutes
23:05
Virgin Australia VA1054
Virgin Australia 		18/11/2025
20:30 		3 hours 5 minutes
23:35
Jetstar JQ7917
Jetstar 		18/11/2025
14:00 		3 hours 5 minutes
18:05

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Townsville to Melbourne?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 5 minutes, with the flight distance of 2050 km (1274 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Jetstar JQ917 flight?

All Jetstar JQ917 flights are operated using Airbus A321neo aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Jetstar JQ917 is arriving at?

Flight Jetstar JQ917 arrives in Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at Terminal 4.

How many Jetstar JQ917 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight Jetstar JQ917 is operated on Thursday.