Jetstar JQ948 flight status now

JQ948 - JST948 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 17:20
4 45
Arrival Cairns Airport
IATA: CNSICAO: YBCS
Scheduled 19:40
2 None
JQ948 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: 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: Tuesday 2025-11-18 09:40 AM
  • Current Time in Cairns: Tuesday 2025-11-18 08:40 AM

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 17:20 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Cairns Airport at 19:40 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 JQ948 flight?

All Jetstar JQ948 flights are operated using Airbus A321 aircraft.

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.