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Jetstar JQ978 Flight Status Today
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 20 January 2026 Australia/Brisbane. The flight is expected to land at Perth Airport at 22:10 20 January 2026 Australia/Perth. The flight will last about 4 hours 55 minutes.
Current status of JQ978 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 3 hours, 10 minutes
JQ978 - JST978
Jetstar Airways (JQ)
CNS
Cairns Australia
PER
Perth Australia
Departed On time
Estimated Arrival in 3 hours, 10 minutes
Scheduled
19:15 20 January 2026
Actual
19:23 20 January 2026
2
22
Scheduled
22:10 20 January 2026
Estimated
22:15 20 January 2026
2
3
JQ978 Detail
- Type: Domestic Flight
- Code Shares: 6E 4420, EK 7491, QF 5858
- 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
- Callsign: F-YBAS1
- Departure Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
- Arrival Timezone: Australia/Perth
- Current Time in Cairns: Tuesday 2026-01-20 21:05 PM
- Current Time in Perth: Tuesday 2026-01-20 19:05 PM
Flight routes similar to Jetstar JQ978
| Airline | Flight no | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
|
6E4420 IndiGo |
20/01/2026 19:15 |
4 hours 55 minutes 22:10 |
|
EK7491 Emirates |
20/01/2026 19:15 |
4 hours 55 minutes 22:10 |
|
QF5858 Qantas |
20/01/2026 12:05 |
4 hours 55 minutes 15:00 |
|
JQ7978 Jetstar |
20/01/2026 12:10 |
5 hours 10 minutes 15:20 |
|
VA1346 Virgin Australia |
20/01/2026 20:35 |
3 hours 12 minutes 23:55 |
|
SQ6368 Singapore Airlines |
20/01/2026 20:35 |
5 hours 20 minutes 23:55 |
Jetstar Flight JQ978 FAQs
What is the scheduled flight duration for Jetstar JQ978 flight?
On average, nonstop flight takes 4 hour(s) 55 minutes, with the flight distance of 3434 km (2134 miles).
What is the current status of Jetstar JQ978 flight?
The current status of flight Jetstar JQ978 is Departed On time.
What type of aircraft is used for the Jetstar JQ978 flight?
All Jetstar JQ978 flights are operated using Airbus A320 aircraft.
When does the flight Jetstar JQ978 arrive?
Flight Jetstar JQ978 arrives at 22:10.
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.