Jetstar Airways JQ974 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ974 flight operated by Jetstar Airways on Oct 23, 2026, scheduled to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Perth (PER), has experienced a change in flight status: the originally scheduled departure time has been delayed, and the new departure time is 5:35 PM , with a new arrival time of 6:19 PM (local time in Perth, UTC+8) . Trip.com will continue to keep you updated on the latest flight status.
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 9m late
4h 20m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
47
Arrival Gate
4
Baggage
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Delayed
Your flight is about 25m late
4h 20m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
48
Arrival Gate
4
Baggage
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JQ974 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ974 flight flying from Melbourne to Perth on 10/23/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A321neo. This aircraft has been in service for 2y, 7m. The aircraft is equipped with 180 seats.
Airbus A321neo
Punctuality (Departure)
43
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
73
%
Late on average
22 minutes
Age
2y, 7m
Seats
180
Flight Distance
--
Economy
In-Flight Services
None
Paid entertainment
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port
Seat Information
74 cm
More legroom than on 5% of flights
45 cm
Seat width better than on 86% of flights
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
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Flight History for JQ974
Trip.com historical records show that the last JQ974 flight departed on Thu, Oct 22 from MEL at approximately 5:34 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in PER at 6:39 PM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Oct 17 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | 321 | 5:37 PM | 6:16 PM | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | A21N | 5:17 PM | 6:03 PM | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | A21N | 5:23 PM | 6:21 PM | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | 321 | 5:55 PM | 6:45 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | 321 | 6:03 PM | 6:44 PM | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | 321 | 5:34 PM | 6:39 PM | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | A21N | 5:35 PM | 6:19 PM | Delayed |
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JQ974 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of JQ974 is 43% (Late on average 53 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 73% (Late on average 22 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
43
%
Late on average
53 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
43
%
30 mins late
33
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
17
%
Canceled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
73
%
Late on average
22 minutes
Early
30
%
On time
43
%
30 mins late
13
%
60 mins late
10
%
90 mins late
3
%
Canceled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight jq974?
Flight jq974 is delayed by about 25 minutes (status: Delayed). Latest estimated departure/arrival: 5:35 PM / 6:19 PM (updated Oct 23, 2026).Is flight jq974 on time today?
Flight jq974 is delayed by about 25 minutes (status: Delayed). The latest estimated departure/arrival times are 5:35 PM / 6:19 PM. Watch for gate changes.Has flight jq974 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight jq974 is scheduled to depart at 5:10 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 5:35 PM, and the current status is Delayed (updated Oct 23, 2026).When is flight jq974 scheduled to arrive?
Flight jq974 is scheduled to arrive at 6:30 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 6:19 PM. Status is Delayed as of Oct 23, 2026.What is the gate information for flight jq974?
For flight jq974, the departure terminal is T4 and the boarding gate is 48. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What route does flight jq974 fly?
Flight jq974 is operated by Jetstar Airways from Melbourne (MEL) to Perth (PER). Typical flight time is about 4 hours20 minutes; operating days may include Friday.How can I check real-time status for flight jq974?
Track flight jq974 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 jq974 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If jq974 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 jq974 departed from Melbourne?
Flight jq974 has not left Melbourne (MEL) yet and is delayed by about 25 minutes. Latest estimated departure: 5:35 PM.What is the seat configuration for flight jq974?
Flight jq974 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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