Jetstar JQ979 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Jetstar JQ979 takes off from Perth (PER) Australia to Cairns (CNS) Australia. It's operated by Jetstar Airways. The plane leaves Perth Airport at 16:15 21 January 2026 Australia/Perth. The flight is expected to land at Cairns Airport at 22:35 21 January 2026 Australia/Brisbane. The flight will last about 4 hours 20 minutes.

Current status of JQ979 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 15 hours, 50 minutes

JQ979 - JST979 Jetstar Airways (JQ)
PER Perth Australia
Flight PER to CNS
CNS Cairns Australia
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 15 hours, 50 minutes
Departure Perth Airport
IATA: PERICAO: YPPH
Scheduled 16:15 21 January 2026
2 None
Arrival Cairns Airport
IATA: CNSICAO: YBCS
Scheduled 22:35 21 January 2026
2 None
JQ979 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: 6E 3935, EK 7490, QF 5859
  • Flight Duration: 4 hours 20 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-YMBA1
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Perth
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
  • Current Time in Perth: Wednesday 2026-01-21 00:25 AM
  • Current Time in Cairns: Wednesday 2026-01-21 02:25 AM

Flight routes similar to Jetstar JQ979

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Emirates EK7490
Emirates 		21/01/2026
16:15 		4 hours 20 minutes
22:35
Qantas QF5859
Qantas 		21/01/2026
23:05 		4 hours 20 minutes
05:25
Virgin Australia VA1345
Virgin Australia 		21/01/2026
13:20 		4 hours 10 minutes
19:45
Singapore Airlines SQ6369
Singapore Airlines 		21/01/2026
13:20 		4 hours 10 minutes
19:45

Jetstar Flight JQ979 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Jetstar JQ979 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 4 hour(s) 20 minutes, with the flight distance of 3434 km (2134 miles).

What is the current status of Jetstar JQ979 flight?

The current status of flight Jetstar JQ979 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Jetstar JQ979 flight?

All Jetstar JQ979 flights are operated using Airbus A320 aircraft.

When does the flight Jetstar JQ979 arrive?

Flight Jetstar JQ979 arrives at 22:35.

Which terminal the flight Jetstar JQ979 is arriving at?

Flight Jetstar JQ979 arrives in Cairns Airport at Terminal 2.

How many Jetstar JQ979 flights are operated a week?

3 flights per week. The Flight Jetstar JQ979 is operated on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday.