Jetstar JQ956 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Jetstar JQ956 takes off from Sydney (SYD) Australia to Cairns (CNS) Australia. It's operated by Jetstar Airways. The plane leaves Sydney Airport at 20:25 21 January 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Cairns Airport at 22:30 21 January 2026 Australia/Brisbane. The flight will last about 3 hours 5 minutes.

Current status of JQ956 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 14 hours, 29 minutes

JQ956 - JST956 Jetstar Airways (JQ)
SYD Sydney Australia
Flight SYD to CNS
CNS Cairns Australia
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 14 hours, 29 minutes
Departure Sydney Airport
IATA: SYDICAO: YSSY
Scheduled 20:25 21 January 2026
2 A54
Arrival Cairns Airport
IATA: CNSICAO: YBCS
Scheduled 22:30 21 January 2026
2 None
JQ956 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: 6E 3964, QF 5876
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 5 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1966 kms / 1222 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 A320
  • Callsign: F-YBCS2
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
  • Current Time in Sydney: Wednesday 2026-01-21 05:56 AM
  • Current Time in Cairns: Wednesday 2026-01-21 04:56 AM

Jetstar JQ956 Flight Statistics

Jetstar
Jetstar
FLIGHT NO JQ956
AIRPLANE Airbus A320
ON TIME 10
DELAYED 3
CANCELLED 1
ON TIME 24
DELAYED 5
CANCELLED 1
ON TIME 49
DELAYED 10
CANCELLED 1
ON TIME 67
DELAYED 16
CANCELLED 1
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

Jetstar JQ956 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Wed 14 Jan
Scheduled On time
Sydney (SYD) 2026-01-14T20:25
Cairns (CNS) 2026-01-14T22:30
Sat 10 Jan
Scheduled On time
Sydney (SYD) 2026-01-10T20:25
Cairns (CNS) 2026-01-10T22:30
Thu 08 Jan
Scheduled On time
Sydney (SYD) 2026-01-08T20:25
Cairns (CNS) 2026-01-08T22:30
Sat 03 Jan
Scheduled On time
Sydney (SYD) 2026-01-03T20:25
Cairns (CNS) 2026-01-03T22:30
Wed 31 Dec
Scheduled On time
Sydney (SYD) 2025-12-31T20:25
Cairns (CNS) 2025-12-31T22:30
Mon 29 Dec
Scheduled Delayed by 55m
Sydney (SYD) 2025-12-29T20:25
Cairns (CNS) 2025-12-29T22:30
Sun 28 Dec
Scheduled On time
Sydney (SYD) 2025-12-28T20:25
Cairns (CNS) 2025-12-28T22:30
Fri 26 Dec
Scheduled On time
Sydney (SYD) 2025-12-26T20:25
Cairns (CNS) 2025-12-26T22:30
Tue 21 Oct
Scheduled Delayed by 1h 5m
Sydney (SYD) 2025-10-21T20:45
Cairns (CNS) 2025-10-21T22:50
Mon 20 Oct
Scheduled On time
Sydney (SYD) 2025-10-20T20:45
Cairns (CNS) 2025-10-20T22:50

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Jetstar Flight JQ956 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Jetstar JQ956 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 5 minutes, with the flight distance of 1966 km (1222 miles).

What is the current status of Jetstar JQ956 flight?

The current status of flight Jetstar JQ956 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Jetstar JQ956 flight?

All Jetstar JQ956 flights are operated using Airbus A320 aircraft.

When does the flight Jetstar JQ956 arrive?

Flight Jetstar JQ956 arrives at 22:30.

Which terminal the flight Jetstar JQ956 is arriving at?

Flight Jetstar JQ956 arrives in Cairns Airport at Terminal 2.

How many Jetstar JQ956 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Jetstar JQ956 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .