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JQ279 Flight Status

Status: Flight JQ279 Landed Safely | Delayed. According to Trip.com's latest status for Jetstar Airways flight JQ279 from Wellington to Queenstown (WLG-ZQN): Landed: Queenstown Airport (ZQN) at 10:51 (local time) Delay: Approximately 16m late.
Sun, Nov 8
Wed, Nov 11
Fri, Nov 13
WLG-ZQN

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 12m early
Wellington(WLG)
09:19
Scheduled: 09:10, Nov 8
Wellington International Airport D
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 25m
Queenstown(ZQN)
10:23
Scheduled: 10:35, Nov 8
Queenstown Airport D
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
28
Arrival Gate
4
Baggage
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 16m late
Wellington(WLG)
09:45
Scheduled: 09:10, Nov 11
Wellington International Airport D
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 25m
Queenstown(ZQN)
10:51
Scheduled: 10:35, Nov 11
Queenstown Airport D
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
28
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Wellington(WLG)
09:10
Scheduled: 09:10, Nov 13
Wellington International Airport D
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 25m
Queenstown(ZQN)
10:35
Scheduled: 10:35, Nov 13
Queenstown Airport D
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
28
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Landed at Wellington

JQ253
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Auckland (AKL) Wellington (WLG)
Scheduled: 08:35
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0 early
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JQ279 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ279 flight flying from Wellington to Queenstown on 11/11/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A320. This aircraft has been in service for 15y, 11m. The aircraft is equipped with 180 seats.
flight status
Airbus A320
Punctuality (Departure)
90 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
90 %
Late on average
0 minutes
Age
15y, 11m
Seats
180
Distance
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Flight History for JQ279

Trip.com historical records show that the last JQ279 flight departed on Sun, Nov 8 from WLG at approximately 09:19. This flight is expected to arrrive in ZQN at 10:23.
Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sun, Nov 1 Wellington (WLG) Queenstown (ZQN) 320 09:15 10:18 Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Wellington (WLG) Queenstown (ZQN) 320 09:22 10:23 Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Wellington (WLG) Queenstown (ZQN) 320 09:22 10:23 Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Wellington (WLG) Queenstown (ZQN) 320 09:23 10:24 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Wellington (WLG) Queenstown (ZQN) 320 09:19 10:23 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Wellington (WLG) Queenstown (ZQN) 320 09:45 10:51 Arrived
Fri, Nov 13 Wellington (WLG) Queenstown (ZQN) 320 09:10 10:35 Scheduled

JQ279 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of JQ279 is 90% (Late on average 13 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Early on average 0 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
90 %
Late on average 13 minutes
Early
7 %
On time
83 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
1 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90 %
Early on average 0 minutes
Early
77 %
On time
13 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
1 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight jq279?

    Flight jq279 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 10:51 (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight jq279 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 10:51; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight jq279 is scheduled to depart at 09:10. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 09:45, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight jq279 is scheduled to arrive at 10:35. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 10:51. Status is Arrived as of Nov 11, 2026.
  • For flight jq279, the departure terminal is D and the boarding gate is 28. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight jq279 is operated by Jetstar Airways from Wellington (WLG) to Queenstown (ZQN). Typical flight time is about 1 hour25 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight jq279 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 jq279 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 jq279 has already left Wellington and completed its journey. Departure was 09:45; actual arrival 10:51.
  • Flight jq279 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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Destination Info: Queenstown Weather & Time

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8°C - 19°C
Expected weather conditions upon arrival
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Time on arrival: Wellington 10:51 | Queenstown 10:51

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