Jetstar JQ946 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Jetstar JQ946 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Cairns (CNS) Australia. It's operated by Jetstar Airways. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 19:15 01 May 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Cairns Airport at 22:40 01 May 2026 Australia/Brisbane. The flight will last about 3 hours 25 minutes.

Current status of JQ946 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 9 hours, 48 minutes

JQ946 - JST946 Jetstar Airways (JQ)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to CNS
CNS Cairns Australia
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 9 hours, 48 minutes
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 19:15 01 May 2026
4 49
Arrival Cairns Airport
IATA: CNSICAO: YBCS
Scheduled 22:40 01 May 2026
2 None
JQ946 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: 6E 4523, QF 5866
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 25 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2306 kms / 1433 miles
Airline
  • Jetstar Airways
  • IATA: JQ
  • ICAO: JST
  • Operating Days: Thursday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 180
  • Freight capacity: 9.4 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A320
  • Callsign: F-YDKI1
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Friday 2026-05-01 09:27 AM
  • Current Time in Cairns: Friday 2026-05-01 09:27 AM

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Jetstar Flight JQ946 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Jetstar JQ946 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 25 minutes, with the flight distance of 2306 km (1433 miles).

What is the current status of Jetstar JQ946 flight?

The current status of flight Jetstar JQ946 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Jetstar JQ946 flight?

All Jetstar JQ946 flights are operated using Airbus A320 aircraft.

When does the flight Jetstar JQ946 arrive?

Flight Jetstar JQ946 arrives at 22:40.

Which terminal the flight Jetstar JQ946 is arriving at?

Flight Jetstar JQ946 arrives in Cairns Airport at Terminal 2.

How many Jetstar JQ946 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight Jetstar JQ946 is operated on Thursday.