Jetstar JQ971 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Jetstar JQ971 takes off from Perth (PER) Australia to Melbourne (MEL) Australia. It's operated by Jetstar Airways. The plane leaves Perth Airport at 23:40 19 January 2026 Australia/Perth. The flight is expected to land at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 06:15 20 January 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 3 hours 35 minutes.

Current status of JQ971 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 15 hours, 43 minutes

JQ971 - JST971 Jetstar Airways (JQ)
PER Perth Australia
Flight PER to MEL
MEL Melbourne Australia
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 15 hours, 43 minutes
Departure Perth Airport
IATA: PERICAO: YPPH
Scheduled 23:40 19 January 2026
2 None
Arrival Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 06:15 20 January 2026
4 48
JQ971 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: 6E 4568
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 35 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2707 kms / 1682 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 A321neo
  • Callsign: F-YMEN2
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Perth
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Current Time in Perth: Monday 2026-01-19 07:57 AM
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Monday 2026-01-19 10:57 AM

Jetstar JQ971 Flight Statistics

Jetstar
Jetstar
FLIGHT NO JQ971
AIRPLANE Airbus A321neo
ON TIME 10
DELAYED 4
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 21
DELAYED 6
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 39
DELAYED 8
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 59
DELAYED 14
CANCELLED 1
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

Jetstar JQ971 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Thu 15 Jan
Scheduled On time
Perth (PER) 2026-01-15T23:40
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-16T06:15
Wed 14 Jan
Scheduled On time
Perth (PER) 2026-01-14T23:40
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-15T06:15
Sun 11 Jan
Scheduled On time
Perth (PER) 2026-01-11T23:40
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-12T06:15
Thu 08 Jan
Scheduled On time
Perth (PER) 2026-01-08T23:40
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-09T06:15
Sat 03 Jan
Scheduled On time
Perth (PER) 2026-01-03T23:40
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-04T06:15
Tue 30 Dec
Scheduled On time
Perth (PER) 2025-12-30T23:40
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-12-31T06:15
Mon 29 Dec
Scheduled On time
Perth (PER) 2025-12-29T23:40
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-12-30T06:15
Mon 24 Nov
Scheduled On time
Perth (PER) 2025-11-24T23:40
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-11-25T06:15
Sat 22 Nov
Scheduled On time
Perth (PER) 2025-11-22T23:40
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-11-23T06:15
Fri 21 Nov
Scheduled On time
Perth (PER) 2025-11-21T23:40
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-11-22T06:15

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Jetstar Flight JQ971 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Jetstar JQ971 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 35 minutes, with the flight distance of 2707 km (1682 miles).

What is the current status of Jetstar JQ971 flight?

The current status of flight Jetstar JQ971 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Jetstar JQ971 flight?

All Jetstar JQ971 flights are operated using Airbus A321neo aircraft.

When does the flight Jetstar JQ971 arrive?

Flight Jetstar JQ971 arrives at 06:15.

Which terminal the flight Jetstar JQ971 is arriving at?

Flight Jetstar JQ971 arrives in Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at Terminal 4.

How many Jetstar JQ971 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Jetstar JQ971 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .