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JQ531 Flight Status

According to the latest from Trip.com for Jetstar Airways Flight JQ531 from Sydney to Melbourne (SYD–MEL): Flight JQ531 has landed safely at Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 7:49 PM local time, arriving approximately 9m behind schedule.
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
SYD-MEL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 2m late
Sydney(SYD)
6:34 PM
Scheduled: 6:00 PM, Nov 11
Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 40m
Melbourne(MEL)
7:42 PM
Scheduled: 7:40 PM, Nov 11
Melbourne Airport T4
Check-in Counter
1-11,40-45
Boarding Gate
A52
Arrival Gate
48
Baggage
7
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SYD-MEL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 9m late
Sydney(SYD)
6:38 PM
Scheduled: 6:00 PM, Nov 12
Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 40m
Melbourne(MEL)
7:49 PM
Scheduled: 7:40 PM, Nov 12
Melbourne Airport T4
Check-in Counter
1-11,40-45
Boarding Gate
A53
Arrival Gate
42
Baggage
6
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JQ891
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Hervey Bay (HVB) Sydney (SYD)
Scheduled: 4:55 PM
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14m early
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JQ531 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ531 flight flying from Sydney to Melbourne on 11/12/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A321. This aircraft has been in service for 17y, 2m. The aircraft is equipped with 213 seats.
flight status
Airbus A321
Punctuality (Departure)
70 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
83 %
Late on average
3 minutes
Age
17y, 2m
Seats
213
Flight Distance
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Flight History for JQ531

Trip.com historical records show that the last JQ531 flight departed on Wed, Nov 11 from SYD at approximately 6:34 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in MEL at 7:42 PM.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Nov 6 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) 320 6:11 PM 7:18 PM Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) A20N 6:07 PM 7:18 PM Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) 320 6:54 PM 8:09 PM Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) 320 6:18 PM 7:29 PM Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) 320 6:28 PM 7:40 PM Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) 320 6:34 PM 7:42 PM Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) 321 6:38 PM 7:49 PM Arrived

JQ531 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of JQ531 is 70% (Late on average 28 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 83% (Late on average 3 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
70 %
Late on average 28 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
70 %
30 mins late
13 %
60 mins late
13 %
90 mins late
3 %
Canceled
5 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
83 %
Late on average 3 minutes
Early
57 %
On time
27 %
30 mins late
13 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
5 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight jq531?

    Flight jq531 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 7:49 PM (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight jq531 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 7:49 PM; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight jq531 is scheduled to depart at 6:00 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 6:38 PM, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight jq531 is scheduled to arrive at 7:40 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 7:49 PM. Status is Arrived as of Nov 12, 2026.
  • For flight jq531, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is A53. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight jq531 is expected at carousel 6 in terminal T4. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight jq531 is operated by Jetstar Airways from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL). Typical flight time is about 1 hour40 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight jq531 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 jq531 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 12, 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 jq531 has already left Sydney and completed its journey. Departure was 6:38 PM; actual arrival 7:49 PM.
  • Flight jq531 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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