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JQ518 Flight Status

Mon, Nov 9
Tue, Nov 10
Wed, Nov 11
MEL-SYD

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 7m early
Melbourne(MEL)
2:36 PM
Scheduled: 2:20 PM, Nov 9
Melbourne Airport T4
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 25m
Sydney(SYD)
3:38 PM
Scheduled: 3:45 PM, Nov 9
Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
45
Arrival Gate
49
Baggage
D5
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Arrived
The flight has arrived on time
Melbourne(MEL)
2:46 PM
Scheduled: 2:20 PM, Nov 10
Melbourne Airport T4
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 25m
Sydney(SYD)
3:45 PM
Scheduled: 3:45 PM, Nov 10
Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
45
Arrival Gate
A49
Baggage
D5
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Melbourne(MEL)
2:20 PM
Scheduled: 2:20 PM, Nov 11
Melbourne Airport T4
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 25m
Sydney(SYD)
3:45 PM
Scheduled: 3:45 PM, Nov 11
Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
A55
Baggage
D5
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JQ518 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ518 flight flying from Melbourne to Sydney on 11/10/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A321. This aircraft has been in service for 16y, 8m. The aircraft is equipped with 214 seats.
flight status
Airbus A321
Punctuality (Departure)
50 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
73 %
Late on average
16 minutes
Age
16y, 8m
Seats
214
Flight Distance
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Flight History for JQ518

Trip.com historical records show that the last JQ518 flight departed on Mon, Nov 9 from MEL at approximately 2:36 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in SYD at 3:38 PM.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Wed, Nov 4 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) A21N 2:37 PM 3:40 PM Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 320 2:36 PM 3:36 PM Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 320 2:48 PM 3:57 PM Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 320 2:56 PM 4:00 PM Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) A20N 2:36 PM 3:38 PM Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 320 2:46 PM 3:45 PM Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 321 2:20 PM 3:45 PM Scheduled

JQ518 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of JQ518 is 50% (Late on average 35 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 73% (Late on average 16 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
50 %
Late on average 35 minutes
Early
3 %
On time
47 %
30 mins late
33 %
60 mins late
13 %
90 mins late
3 %
Canceled
7 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
73 %
Late on average 16 minutes
Early
40 %
On time
33 %
30 mins late
20 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
3 %
Canceled
7 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight jq518?

    Flight jq518 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 3:45 PM (updated Nov 10, 2026).
  • Flight jq518 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 3:45 PM; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight jq518 is scheduled to depart at 2:20 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 2:46 PM, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 10, 2026).
  • Flight jq518 is scheduled to arrive at 3:45 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 3:45 PM. Status is Arrived as of Nov 10, 2026.
  • For flight jq518, the departure terminal is T4 and the boarding gate is 45. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight jq518 is expected at carousel D5 in terminal T2. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight jq518 is operated by Jetstar Airways from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD). Typical flight time is about 1 hour25 minutes; operating days may include Tuesday.
  • Track flight jq518 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 jq518 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 10, 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.
  • Flight jq518 has already left Melbourne and completed its journey. Departure was 2:46 PM; actual arrival 3:45 PM.
  • Flight jq518 usually flies a Airbus A321 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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