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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 17 hours
- Type: Domestic Flight
- Code Shares: 6E 3964, QF 5876
- Flight Duration: 3 hours 5 minutes
- Flight Distance: 1966 kms / 1222 miles
- Jetstar Airways
- IATA: JQ
- ICAO: JST
- Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- Service type: Normal passenger
- Seats: 180
- Freight capacity: 9.4 tons
- Passenger classes: First Class, Economy
- Aircraft: Airbus A320
- Callsign: F-YBCS2
- Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
- Arrival Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
- Current Time in Sydney: Wednesday 2026-01-21 03:25 AM
- Current Time in Cairns: Wednesday 2026-01-21 02:25 AM
Jetstar JQ956 Flight Statistics

Jetstar JQ956 Flight Schedule and Histories
| Time | Departure | Arrival | Actual departure | Actual arrival |
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Wed 14 Jan
Scheduled On time |
Sydney (SYD)
2026-01-14T20:25
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Cairns (CNS)
2026-01-14T22:30
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Sat 10 Jan
Scheduled On time |
Sydney (SYD)
2026-01-10T20:25
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Cairns (CNS)
2026-01-10T22:30
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Thu 08 Jan
Scheduled On time |
Sydney (SYD)
2026-01-08T20:25
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Cairns (CNS)
2026-01-08T22:30
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Sat 03 Jan
Scheduled On time |
Sydney (SYD)
2026-01-03T20:25
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Cairns (CNS)
2026-01-03T22:30
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Wed 31 Dec
Scheduled On time |
Sydney (SYD)
2025-12-31T20:25
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Cairns (CNS)
2025-12-31T22:30
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Mon 29 Dec
Scheduled Delayed by 55m |
Sydney (SYD)
2025-12-29T20:25
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Cairns (CNS)
2025-12-29T22:30
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Sun 28 Dec
Scheduled On time |
Sydney (SYD)
2025-12-28T20:25
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Cairns (CNS)
2025-12-28T22:30
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Fri 26 Dec
Scheduled On time |
Sydney (SYD)
2025-12-26T20:25
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Cairns (CNS)
2025-12-26T22:30
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Tue 21 Oct
Scheduled Delayed by 1h 5m |
Sydney (SYD)
2025-10-21T20:45
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Cairns (CNS)
2025-10-21T22:50
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Mon 20 Oct
Scheduled On time |
Sydney (SYD)
2025-10-20T20:45
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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 .
