Jetstar JQ978 flight status now

JQ978 - JST978 Jetstar Airways (JQ)
CNS Cairns Australia
Flight CNS to PER
PER Perth Australia
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Departure Cairns Airport
IATA: CNSICAO: YBCS
Scheduled 19:15
2 20
Arrival Perth Airport
IATA: PERICAO: YPPH
Scheduled 22:10
2 6
JQ978 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 4 hours 55 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 3434 kms / 2134 miles
Airline
  • Jetstar Airways
  • IATA: JQ
  • ICAO: JST
  • Operating Days: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 180
  • Freight capacity: 9.4 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A320 (sharklets)
  • Callsign: F-YBAS1
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Perth
  • Current Time in Cairns: Wednesday 2025-11-19 02:40 AM
  • Current Time in Perth: Wednesday 2025-11-19 00:40 AM

Domestic flight Jetstar JQ978 takes off from Cairns (CNS) Australia to Perth (PER) Australia. It's operated by Jetstar Airways. The plane leaves Cairns Airport at 19:15 Australia/Brisbane. The flight is expected to land at Perth Airport at 22:10 Australia/Perth. The flight will last about 4 hours 55 minutes.

Similar flight route from Cairns (CNS) to Perth (PER)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Emirates EK7491
Emirates 		19/11/2025
19:15 		4 hours 55 minutes
22:10
IndiGo 6E4420
IndiGo 		19/11/2025
19:15 		4 hours 55 minutes
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Qantas QF5858
Qantas 		19/11/2025
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Jetstar JQ7978
Jetstar 		19/11/2025
12:10 		5 hours 10 minutes
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Virgin Australia VA1346
Virgin Australia 		19/11/2025
20:35 		3 hours 12 minutes
23:55
Singapore Airlines SQ6368
Singapore Airlines 		19/11/2025
20:35 		5 hours 20 minutes
23:55

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Cairns to Perth?

On average, nonstop flight takes 4 hour(s) 55 minutes, with the flight distance of 3434 km (2134 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Jetstar JQ978 flight?

All Jetstar JQ978 flights are operated using Airbus A320 (sharklets) aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Jetstar JQ978 is arriving at?

Flight Jetstar JQ978 arrives in Perth Airport at Terminal 2.

How many Jetstar JQ978 flights are operated a week?

3 flights per week. The Flight Jetstar JQ978 is operated on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday.