Jetstar JQ942 flight status now

Current status of JQ942 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 7 hours, 10 minutes

JQ942 - JST942 Jetstar Airways (JQ)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to CNS
CNS Cairns Australia
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 7 hours, 10 minutes
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 15:25 18 November 2025
4 44
Arrival Cairns Airport
IATA: CNSICAO: YBCS
Scheduled 17:45 18 November 2025
2 None
JQ942 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: QF 5862
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 20 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2306 kms / 1433 miles
Airline
  • Jetstar Airways
  • IATA: JQ
  • ICAO: JST
  • Operating Days: Monday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 180
  • Freight capacity: 9.4 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A321
  • Callsign: F-YBHI1
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Tuesday 2025-11-18 08:15 AM
  • Current Time in Cairns: Tuesday 2025-11-18 07:15 AM

Domestic flight Jetstar JQ942 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Cairns (CNS) Australia. It's operated by Jetstar Airways. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 15:25 18 November 2025 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Cairns Airport at 17:45 18 November 2025 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 JQ942 flight?

All Jetstar JQ942 flights are operated using Airbus A321 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Jetstar JQ942 is arriving at?

Flight Jetstar JQ942 arrives in Cairns Airport at Terminal 2.

How many Jetstar JQ942 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight Jetstar JQ942 is operated on Monday.