Jetstar JQ949 flight status now

JQ949 - JST949 Jetstar Airways (JQ)
CNS Cairns Australia
Flight CNS to MEL
MEL Melbourne Australia
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Cairns Airport
IATA: CNSICAO: YBCS
Scheduled 20:30
2 19
Arrival Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 00:55
4 52
JQ949 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 25 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 A321
  • Callsign: F-YBRK4
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Current Time in Cairns: Wednesday 2025-11-19 03:12 AM
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Wednesday 2025-11-19 04:12 AM

Domestic flight Jetstar JQ949 takes off from Cairns (CNS) Australia to Melbourne (MEL) Australia. It's operated by Jetstar Airways. The plane leaves Cairns Airport at 20:30 Australia/Brisbane. The flight is expected to land at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 00:55 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 3 hours 25 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Cairns to Melbourne?

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

What type of aircraft is used for the Jetstar JQ949 flight?

All Jetstar JQ949 flights are operated using Airbus A321 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Jetstar JQ949 is arriving at?

Flight Jetstar JQ949 arrives in Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at Terminal 4.

How many Jetstar JQ949 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Jetstar JQ949 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .