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JQ943 Flight Status

According to the latest from Trip.com for Jetstar Airways Flight JQ943 from Cairns to Melbourne (CNS–MEL): Flight JQ943 has landed safely at Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 11:37 PM local time, arriving approximately 2m behind schedule.
Sun, Nov 15
CNS-MEL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 2m late
Cairns(CNS)
7:32 PM
Scheduled: 7:10 PM, Nov 15
Cairns Intl. Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 25m
Melbourne(MEL)
11:37 PM
Scheduled: 11:35 PM, Nov 15
Melbourne Airport T4
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
D20
Arrival Gate
50
Baggage
7
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JQ943 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ943 flight flying from Cairns to Melbourne on 11/16/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A320. This aircraft has been in service for 5y. The aircraft is equipped with 180 seats.
flight status
Airbus A320
Punctuality (Departure)
67 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
85 %
Late on average
21 minutes
Age
5y
Seats
180
Flight Distance
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Flight History for JQ943

Check more records from Trip.com about JQ943 before and after today
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Tue, Oct 27 Cairns (CNS) Melbourne (MEL) A21N 7:45 PM 11:49 PM Arrived
Fri, Oct 30 Cairns (CNS) Melbourne (MEL) 32Q -- -- Canceled
Sun, Nov 1 Cairns (CNS) Melbourne (MEL) A21N 7:09 PM 11:31 PM Arrived
Tue, Nov 3 Cairns (CNS) Melbourne (MEL) 321 7:10 PM 11:22 PM Arrived
Thu, Nov 5 Cairns (CNS) Melbourne (MEL) JET -- -- Canceled
Sun, Nov 8 Cairns (CNS) Melbourne (MEL) A21N 7:07 PM 11:11 PM Arrived
Sun, Nov 15 Cairns (CNS) Melbourne (MEL) 321 7:32 PM 11:37 PM Arrived

JQ943 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of JQ943 is 67% (Late on average 42 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 85% (Late on average 21 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
67 %
Late on average 42 minutes
Early
7 %
On time
59 %
30 mins late
26 %
60 mins late
4 %
90 mins late
4 %
Canceled
7 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
85 %
Late on average 21 minutes
Early
41 %
On time
44 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
4 %
90 mins late
4 %
Canceled
7 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight jq943?

    Flight jq943 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 11:37 PM (updated Nov 16, 2026).
  • Flight jq943 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 11:37 PM; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight jq943 is scheduled to depart at 7:10 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 7:32 PM, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 16, 2026).
  • Flight jq943 is scheduled to arrive at 11:35 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 11:37 PM. Status is Arrived as of Nov 16, 2026.
  • For flight jq943, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is D20. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight jq943 is expected at carousel 7 in terminal T4. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight jq943 is operated by Jetstar Airways from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL). Typical flight time is about 3 hours25 minutes; operating days may include Monday.
  • Track flight jq943 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 jq943 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 16, 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 jq943 has already left Cairns and completed its journey. Departure was 7:32 PM; actual arrival 11:37 PM.

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