Jetstar JQ948 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Jetstar JQ948 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Cairns (CNS) Australia. It's operated by Jetstar Airways. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 17:25 01 May 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Cairns Airport at 20:50 01 May 2026 Australia/Brisbane. The flight will last about 3 hours 25 minutes.

Current status of JQ948 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 1 hour, 15 minutes

JQ948 - JST948 Jetstar Airways (JQ)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to CNS
CNS Cairns Australia
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 1 hour, 15 minutes
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 17:25 01 May 2026
Actual 17:37 01 May 2026
4 42
Arrival Cairns Airport
IATA: CNSICAO: YBCS
Scheduled 20:50 01 May 2026
Estimated 20:35 01 May 2026
2 None
JQ948 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: 6E 4524, QF 5868
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 25 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2306 kms / 1433 miles
Airline
  • Jetstar Airways
  • IATA: JQ
  • ICAO: JST
  • Operating Days: Wednesday
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-YBCS2
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Friday 2026-05-01 19:20 PM
  • Current Time in Cairns: Friday 2026-05-01 19:20 PM

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Jetstar Flight JQ948 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Jetstar JQ948 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 JQ948 flight?

The current status of flight Jetstar JQ948 is Departed On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Jetstar JQ948 flight?

All Jetstar JQ948 flights are operated using Airbus A321 aircraft.

When does the flight Jetstar JQ948 arrive?

Flight Jetstar JQ948 arrives at 20:50.

Which terminal the flight Jetstar JQ948 is arriving at?

Flight Jetstar JQ948 arrives in Cairns Airport at Terminal 2.

How many Jetstar JQ948 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight Jetstar JQ948 is operated on Wednesday.