Jetstar Airways JQ946 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ946 flight operated by Jetstar Airways on Oct 26, 2026, scheduled to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS), has a change in flight status: the original departure time has been delayed, and the new departure time is 20:20 , with a new arrival time of 22:18 (local time in Cairns, UTC+10) . Trip.com will continue to provide the latest updates on this flight.
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 1h 20m late
3h 20m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
41
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Delayed
Your flight is about 30m late
3h 20m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
52
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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JQ946
JQ946 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ946 flight from Melbourne to Cairns on 10/26/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Airbus A320. This aircraft has been in service for 17y. The aircraft has 180 seats.
Airbus A320
Punctuality (Departure)
37
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
83
%
Late on average
11 minutes
Age
17y
Seats
180
Flight Distance
--
Economy
In-Flight Services
None
In-flight entertainment is unavailable
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
74 cm
Legroom
45 cm
Seat width better than on 63% of flights
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
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Flight History for JQ946
Trip.com historical records show that the last JQ946 flight departed on Sun, Oct 25 from MEL at approximately 21:30. This flight is expected to arrrive in CNS at 23:30.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Tue, Oct 20 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 320 | 21:00 | 22:50 | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 320 | 20:20 | 22:13 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 320 | 20:45 | 22:36 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 320 | 20:42 | 22:39 | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 24 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 320 | 20:38 | 22:37 | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 25 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 320 | 21:30 | 23:30 | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 26 | Melbourne (MEL) | Cairns (CNS) | 320 | 20:20 | 22:18 | Delayed |
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JQ946 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of JQ946 is 37% (Late on average 43 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 83% (Late on average 11 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
37
%
Late on average
43 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
37
%
30 mins late
43
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
13
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
83
%
Late on average
11 minutes
Early
37
%
On time
47
%
30 mins late
10
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight jq946?
Flight jq946 is delayed by about 30 minutes (status: Delayed). Latest estimated departure/arrival: 20:20 / 22:18 (updated Oct 26, 2026).Is flight jq946 on time today?
Flight jq946 is delayed by about 30 minutes (status: Delayed). The latest estimated departure/arrival times are 20:20 / 22:18. Watch for gate changes.Has flight jq946 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight jq946 is scheduled to depart at 19:50. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 20:20, and the current status is Delayed (updated Oct 26, 2026).When is flight jq946 scheduled to arrive?
Flight jq946 is scheduled to arrive at 22:10. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 22:18. Status is Delayed as of Oct 26, 2026.What is the gate information for flight jq946?
For flight jq946, the departure terminal is T4 and the boarding gate is 52. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What route does flight jq946 fly?
Flight jq946 is operated by Jetstar Airways from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS). Typical flight time is about 3 hours 20 minutes; operating days may include Monday.How can I check real-time status for flight jq946?
Track flight jq946 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.If flight jq946 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If jq946 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Delayed, updated Oct 26, 2026). Contact Jetstar Airways or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.Has flight jq946 departed from Melbourne?
Flight jq946 has not left Melbourne (MEL) yet and is delayed by about 30 minutes. Latest estimated departure: 20:20.What is the seat configuration for flight jq946?
Flight jq946 usually flies a Airbus A320 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
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