Jetstar JQ979 flight status now

Current status of JQ979 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 2 hours, 22 minutes

JQ979 - JST979 Jetstar Airways (JQ)
PER Perth Australia
Flight PER to CNS
CNS Cairns Australia
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 2 hours, 22 minutes
Departure Perth Airport
IATA: PERICAO: YPPH
Scheduled 23:05 18 November 2025
2 2
Arrival Cairns Airport
IATA: CNSICAO: YBCS
Scheduled 05:25 19 November 2025
2 17
JQ979 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: 6E 4454, 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: Tuesday 2025-11-18 20:43 PM
  • Current Time in Cairns: Tuesday 2025-11-18 22:43 PM

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 23:05 18 November 2025 Australia/Perth. The flight is expected to land at Cairns Airport at 05:25 19 November 2025 Australia/Brisbane. The flight will last about 4 hours 20 minutes.

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

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Emirates EK7490
Emirates 		18/11/2025
23:05 		4 hours 20 minutes
05:25
IndiGo 6E4454
IndiGo 		18/11/2025
23:05 		4 hours 20 minutes
05:25
Qantas QF5859
Qantas 		18/11/2025
23:05 		4 hours 20 minutes
05:25
Virgin Australia VA1345
Virgin Australia 		18/11/2025
13:20 		4 hours 10 minutes
19:45
Singapore Airlines SQ6369
Singapore Airlines 		18/11/2025
13:20 		4 hours 10 minutes
19:45

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Perth to Cairns?

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

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

All Jetstar JQ979 flights are operated using Airbus A320 aircraft.

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.