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JQ978 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ978 flight operated by Jetstar Airways on Nov 16, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Cairns (CNS) to Perth (PER). The flight is expected to depart at 7:15 PM (local time in Cairns, UTC+10) and land at 10:10 PM (local time in Perth, UTC+8) .
Fri, Nov 13
Mon, Nov 16
CNS-PER

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 15m early
Cairns(CNS)
7:19 PM
Scheduled: 7:15 PM, Nov 13
Cairns Intl. Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 4h 55m
Perth(PER)
9:55 PM
Scheduled: 10:10 PM, Nov 13
Perth Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
D21
Arrival Gate
2
Baggage
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CNS-PER

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Cairns(CNS)
7:15 PM
Scheduled: 7:15 PM, Nov 16
Cairns Intl. Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 4h 55m
Perth(PER)
10:10 PM
Scheduled: 10:10 PM, Nov 16
Perth Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
D21
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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JQ978 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ978 flight flying from Cairns to Perth on 11/16/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A320. This aircraft has been in service for 14y, 4m. The aircraft is equipped with 180 seats.
flight status
Airbus A320
Punctuality (Departure)
63 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
63 %
Late on average
27 minutes
Age
14y, 4m
Seats
180
Flight Distance
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Flight History for JQ978

Trip.com historical records show that the last JQ978 flight departed on Fri, Nov 13 from CNS at approximately 7:19 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in PER at 9:55 PM.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Mon, Nov 2 Cairns (CNS) Perth (PER) 320 7:25 PM 10:16 PM Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Cairns (CNS) Perth (PER) 320 7:26 PM 10:17 PM Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Cairns (CNS) Perth (PER) 320 9:29 PM 12:15 AM Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Cairns (CNS) Perth (PER) 320 8:19 PM 11:05 PM Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Cairns (CNS) Perth (PER) 320 7:37 PM 10:20 PM Arrived
Fri, Nov 13 Cairns (CNS) Perth (PER) 320 7:19 PM 9:55 PM Arrived
Mon, Nov 16 Cairns (CNS) Perth (PER) 320 7:15 PM 10:10 PM Scheduled

JQ978 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of JQ978 is 63% (Late on average 37 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 63% (Late on average 27 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
63 %
Late on average 37 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
63 %
30 mins late
13 %
60 mins late
13 %
90 mins late
13 %
Canceled
10 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
63 %
Late on average 27 minutes
Early
25 %
On time
38 %
30 mins late
25 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
13 %
Canceled
10 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight jq978?

    Flight jq978 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 7:15 PM, arrival 10:10 PM (updated Nov 16, 2026).
  • Flight jq978 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 7:15 PM, with arrival at 10:10 PM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight jq978 is scheduled to depart at 7:15 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 7:15 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 16, 2026).
  • Flight jq978 is scheduled to arrive at 10:10 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 10:10 PM. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 16, 2026.
  • For flight jq978, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is D21. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight jq978 is operated by Jetstar Airways from Cairns (CNS) to Perth (PER). Typical flight time is about 4 hours55 minutes; operating days may include Monday.
  • Track flight jq978 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 jq978 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, 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 jq978 has not departed from Cairns (CNS) yet and is currently on schedule for 7:15 PM.
  • Flight jq978 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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