Jetstar Airways JQ916 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ916 flight operated by Jetstar Airways on Oct 23, 2026, scheduled to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Townsville (TSV), has experienced a change in flight status: the originally scheduled departure time has been delayed, and the new departure time is 6:10 PM , with a new arrival time of 7:44 PM (local time in Townsville, UTC+10) . Trip.com will continue to keep you updated on the latest flight status.
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 19m late
3h
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
52
Arrival Gate
2
Baggage
2
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Delayed
Your flight is about 1h 25m late
3h
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
43
Arrival Gate
3
Baggage
2
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JQ971
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Perth (PER)
Melbourne (MEL)
Melbourne (MEL)
Scheduled: 6:20 AM
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12m early
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JQ916 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ916 flight flying from Melbourne to Townsville on 10/23/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A321. This aircraft has been in service for 9y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with 220 seats.
Airbus A321
Punctuality (Departure)
33
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
77
%
Late on average
17 minutes
Age
9y, 10m
Seats
220
Flight Distance
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Economy
In-Flight Services
None
Paid entertainment
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port
Seat Information
71 cm
Legroom
46 cm
Seat width better than on 100% of flights
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
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Flight History for JQ916
Trip.com historical records show that the last JQ916 flight departed on Thu, Oct 22 from MEL at approximately 5:31 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in TSV at 7:04 PM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Oct 17 | Melbourne (MEL) | Townsville (TSV) | A21N | 2:55 PM | 4:29 PM | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Melbourne (MEL) | Townsville (TSV) | 321 | 5:15 PM | 6:44 PM | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Melbourne (MEL) | Townsville (TSV) | 320 | 5:33 PM | 7:09 PM | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Melbourne (MEL) | Townsville (TSV) | 321 | 5:29 PM | 7:00 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Melbourne (MEL) | Townsville (TSV) | A21N | 5:22 PM | 6:53 PM | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Melbourne (MEL) | Townsville (TSV) | 320 | 5:31 PM | 7:04 PM | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Melbourne (MEL) | Townsville (TSV) | 321 | 6:10 PM | 7:44 PM | Delayed |
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JQ916 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of JQ916 is 33% (Late on average 46 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 77% (Late on average 17 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
33
%
Late on average
46 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
33
%
30 mins late
43
%
60 mins late
20
%
90 mins late
3
%
Canceled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
77
%
Late on average
17 minutes
Early
30
%
On time
47
%
30 mins late
17
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
3
%
Canceled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight jq916?
Flight jq916 is delayed by about 85 minutes (status: Delayed). Latest estimated departure/arrival: 6:10 PM / 7:44 PM (updated Oct 23, 2026).Is flight jq916 on time today?
Flight jq916 is delayed by about 85 minutes (status: Delayed). The latest estimated departure/arrival times are 6:10 PM / 7:44 PM. Watch for gate changes.Has flight jq916 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight jq916 is scheduled to depart at 4:45 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 6:10 PM, and the current status is Delayed (updated Oct 23, 2026).When is flight jq916 scheduled to arrive?
Flight jq916 is scheduled to arrive at 6:45 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 7:44 PM. Status is Delayed as of Oct 23, 2026.What is the gate information for flight jq916?
For flight jq916, the departure terminal is T4 and the boarding gate is 43. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What is the baggage carousel number for flight jq916?
After arrival, baggage for flight jq916 is expected at carousel 2 in terminal D. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.What route does flight jq916 fly?
Flight jq916 is operated by Jetstar Airways from Melbourne (MEL) to Townsville (TSV). Typical flight time is about 3 hours; operating days may include Friday.How can I check real-time status for flight jq916?
Track flight jq916 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 jq916 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If jq916 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Delayed, updated Oct 23, 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 jq916 departed from Melbourne?
Flight jq916 has not left Melbourne (MEL) yet and is delayed by about 85 minutes. Latest estimated departure: 6:10 PM.What is the seat configuration for flight jq916?
Flight jq916 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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