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JQ973 Flight Status

According to the latest from Trip.com for Jetstar Airways Flight JQ973 from Perth to Melbourne (PER–MEL): Flight JQ973 has landed safely at Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 4:12 PM local time, arriving approximately 7m behind schedule.
Tue, Nov 10
Wed, Nov 11
PER-MEL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 3m late
Perth(PER)
9:46 AM
Scheduled: 9:30 AM, Nov 10
Perth Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 35m
Melbourne(MEL)
4:08 PM
Scheduled: 4:05 PM, Nov 10
Melbourne Airport T4
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
4
Arrival Gate
51
Baggage
7
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PER-MEL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 7m late
Perth(PER)
9:44 AM
Scheduled: 9:30 AM, Nov 11
Perth Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 35m
Melbourne(MEL)
4:12 PM
Scheduled: 4:05 PM, Nov 11
Melbourne Airport T4
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
4
Arrival Gate
44
Baggage
7
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JQ972
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Melbourne (MEL) Perth (PER)
Scheduled: 8:30 AM
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13m early
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JQ973 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ973 flight flying from Perth to Melbourne on 11/11/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A321neo. This aircraft has been in service for 2y, 11m. The aircraft is equipped with 180 seats.
flight status
Airbus A321neo
Punctuality (Departure)
63 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
77 %
Late on average
19 minutes
Age
2y, 11m
Seats
180
Flight Distance
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Flight History for JQ973

Trip.com historical records show that the last JQ973 flight departed on Tue, Nov 10 from PER at approximately 9:46 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in MEL at 4:08 PM.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Thu, Nov 5 Perth (PER) Melbourne (MEL) A21N 9:51 AM 4:10 PM Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Perth (PER) Melbourne (MEL) A21N -- -- Canceled
Sat, Nov 7 Perth (PER) Melbourne (MEL) A21N 9:32 AM 3:48 PM Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Perth (PER) Melbourne (MEL) 321 2:52 PM 9:02 PM Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Perth (PER) Melbourne (MEL) A21N 9:54 AM 4:04 PM Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Perth (PER) Melbourne (MEL) A21N 9:46 AM 4:08 PM Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Perth (PER) Melbourne (MEL) A21N 9:44 AM 4:12 PM Arrived

JQ973 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of JQ973 is 63% (Late on average 43 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 77% (Late on average 19 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
63 %
Late on average 43 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
63 %
30 mins late
20 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
10 %
Canceled
1 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
77 %
Late on average 19 minutes
Early
43 %
On time
33 %
30 mins late
10 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
7 %
Canceled
1 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight jq973?

    Flight jq973 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 4:12 PM (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight jq973 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 4:12 PM; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight jq973 is scheduled to depart at 9:30 AM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 9:44 AM, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight jq973 is scheduled to arrive at 4:05 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 4:12 PM. Status is Arrived as of Nov 11, 2026.
  • For flight jq973, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is 4. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight jq973 is expected at carousel 7 in terminal T4. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight jq973 is operated by Jetstar Airways from Perth (PER) to Melbourne (MEL). Typical flight time is about 3 hours35 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight jq973 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 jq973 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 11, 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 jq973 has already left Perth and completed its journey. Departure was 9:44 AM; actual arrival 4:12 PM.
  • Flight jq973 usually flies a Airbus A321neo 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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