Jetstar Airways JQ949 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ949 flight operated by Jetstar Airways on May 6, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL). The flight is expected to depart at 9:40 PM and arrive at 1:00 AM .
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Thu, May 7
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Delayed
Your flight is about 0m late
3h 20m
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
3h 20m
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
3h 20m
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JQ949 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ949 flight from Cairns to Melbourne on 5/6/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Airbus A321. This aircraft has been in service for 16y, 4m. The aircraft has 214 seats.
Airbus A321
Punctuality (Departure)
77%
Punctuality (Arrival)
92%
Early on average
5 minutes
Age
16y, 4m
Seats
214
Flight Distance
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Economy
In-Flight Services
None
Paid entertainment
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
71 cm
Legroom
46 cm
Seat width better than on 86% of flights
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
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Flight History for JQ949
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, Apr 19 | Cairns (CNS) | Melbourne (MEL) | 320 | 9:33 PM | 12:38 AM | Arrived |
| Fri, May 1 | Cairns (CNS) | Melbourne (MEL) | 321 | 9:59 PM | 12:57 AM | Arrived |
| Sun, May 3 | Cairns (CNS) | Melbourne (MEL) | 321 | -- | -- | Canceled |
| Mon, May 4 | Cairns (CNS) | Melbourne (MEL) | 321 | 10:14 PM | 1:13 AM | Arrived |
| Tue, May 5 | Cairns (CNS) | Melbourne (MEL) | 9:10 PM | 12:30 AM | Delayed | |
| Wed, May 6 | Cairns (CNS) | Melbourne (MEL) | JET | 9:40 PM | 1:00 AM | Scheduled |
| Thu, May 7 | Cairns (CNS) | Melbourne (MEL) | 320 | 8:30 PM | 11:50 PM | Scheduled |
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JQ949 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of JQ949 is 77% (Late on average 17 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 92% (Early on average 5 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
77%
Late on average 17 minutes
Early
23%
On time
54%
30 mins late
15%
60 mins late
8%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
35%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
92%
Early on average 5 minutes
Early
69%
On time
23%
30 mins late
8%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
35%
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