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JQ796 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ796 flight operated by Jetstar Airways on Nov 13, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Sunshine Coast (MCY). The flight is expected to depart at 6:25 PM (local time in Melbourne, UTC+11) and land at 7:45 PM (local time in Sunshine Coast, UTC+10) .
Thu, Nov 12
Fri, Nov 13
MEL-MCY

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 23m early
Melbourne(MEL)
6:33 PM
Scheduled: 6:25 PM, Nov 12
Melbourne Airport T4
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 20m
Sunshine Coast(MCY)
7:22 PM
Scheduled: 7:45 PM, Nov 12
Sunshine Coast Airport D
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
43
Arrival Gate
2
Baggage
1
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MEL-MCY

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Melbourne(MEL)
6:25 PM
Scheduled: 6:25 PM, Nov 13
Melbourne Airport T4
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 20m
Sunshine Coast(MCY)
7:45 PM
Scheduled: 7:45 PM, Nov 13
Sunshine Coast Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
46
Arrival Gate
2
Baggage
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JQ777
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Adelaide (ADL) Melbourne (MEL)
Scheduled: 5:45 PM
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10m early
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JQ796 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ796 flight flying from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast on 11/12/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A320. This aircraft has been in service for 16y, 7m. The aircraft is equipped with 180 seats.
flight status
Airbus A320
Punctuality (Departure)
43 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
70 %
Late on average
29 minutes
Age
16y, 7m
Seats
180
Flight Distance
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Flight History for JQ796

Trip.com historical records show that the last JQ796 flight departed on Mon, Nov 9 from MEL at approximately 7:07 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in MCY at 7:55 PM.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Thu, Nov 5 Melbourne (MEL) Sunshine Coast (MCY) 320 6:29 PM 7:22 PM Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Melbourne (MEL) Sunshine Coast (MCY) 320 8:39 PM 9:34 PM Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Melbourne (MEL) Sunshine Coast (MCY) 320 7:31 PM 8:30 PM Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Melbourne (MEL) Sunshine Coast (MCY) 320 7:07 PM 7:55 PM Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Melbourne (MEL) Sunshine Coast (MCY) 320 6:33 PM 7:22 PM Arrived
Fri, Nov 13 Melbourne (MEL) Sunshine Coast (MCY) 320 6:25 PM 7:45 PM Scheduled

JQ796 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of JQ796 is 43% (Late on average 51 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 70% (Late on average 29 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
43 %
Late on average 51 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
43 %
30 mins late
33 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
17 %
Canceled
1 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
70 %
Late on average 29 minutes
Early
30 %
On time
40 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
13 %
90 mins late
10 %
Canceled
1 %

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight jq796?

    Flight jq796 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 6:25 PM, arrival 7:45 PM (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight jq796 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 6:25 PM, with arrival at 7:45 PM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight jq796 is scheduled to depart at 6:25 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 6:25 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight jq796 is scheduled to arrive at 7:45 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 7:45 PM. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 12, 2026.
  • For flight jq796, the departure terminal is T4 and the boarding gate is 46. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight jq796 is operated by Jetstar Airways from Melbourne (MEL) to Sunshine Coast (MCY). Typical flight time is about 2 hours20 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight jq796 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 jq796 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, 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 jq796 has not departed from Melbourne (MEL) yet and is currently on schedule for 6:25 PM.
  • Flight jq796 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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