Jetstar JQ940 flight status now

JQ940 - JST940 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 12:20
4 47
Arrival Cairns Airport
IATA: CNSICAO: YBCS
Scheduled 14:40
2 None
JQ940 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 20 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2306 kms / 1433 miles
Airline
  • Jetstar Airways
  • IATA: JQ
  • ICAO: JST
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 180
  • Freight capacity: 9.4 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A321neo
  • Callsign: F-YCMT1
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Tuesday 2025-11-18 08:37 AM
  • Current Time in Cairns: Tuesday 2025-11-18 07:37 AM

Domestic flight Jetstar JQ940 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Cairns (CNS) Australia. It's operated by Jetstar Airways. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 12:20 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Cairns Airport at 14:40 Australia/Brisbane. The flight will last about 3 hours 20 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Cairns?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 20 minutes, with the flight distance of 2306 km (1433 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Jetstar JQ940 flight?

All Jetstar JQ940 flights are operated using Airbus A321neo aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Jetstar JQ940 is arriving at?

Flight Jetstar JQ940 arrives in Cairns Airport at Terminal 2.

How many Jetstar JQ940 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Jetstar JQ940 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .