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JQ796 Flight Status

Status: Flight JQ796 Landed Safely | Delayed. According to Trip.com's latest status for Jetstar Airways flight JQ796 from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast (MEL-MCY): Landed: Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) at 16:15 (local time) Delay: Approximately 30m late.
Sat, Sep 19
MEL-MCY

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 30m late
Melbourne(MEL)
14:30
Scheduled: 13:25, Sep 19
Melbourne Airport T4
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 20m
Sunshine Coast(MCY)
16:15
Scheduled: 15:45, Sep 19
Sunshine Coast Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
50
Arrival Gate
3
Baggage
1
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JQ796

JQ796 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ796 flight flying from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast on 9/20/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A320. This aircraft has been in service for 16y. The aircraft is equipped with 180 seats.
flight status
Airbus A320
Punctuality (Departure)
67%
Punctuality (Arrival)
90%
Late on average
6 minutes
Age
16y
Seats
180
Distance
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Economy
Onboard Amenities
None
In-flight entertainment is unavailable
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seating Plan
74 cm
Legroom
45 cm
Seat width better than on 67% of flights
100°
Reclining Angle
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Seat layout example
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Flight History for JQ796

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DateAirportAircraft TypeDepartureArrivalStatus
DepartureArrival
Sat, Sep 12Melbourne (MEL)Sunshine Coast (MCY)32013:3915:35Arrived
Mon, Sep 14Melbourne (MEL)Sunshine Coast (MCY)32012:5414:52Arrived
Tue, Sep 15Melbourne (MEL)Sunshine Coast (MCY)32107:4909:45Arrived
Wed, Sep 16Melbourne (MEL)Sunshine Coast (MCY)32012:5614:50Arrived
Thu, Sep 17Melbourne (MEL)Sunshine Coast (MCY)32008:2710:25Arrived
Fri, Sep 18Melbourne (MEL)Sunshine Coast (MCY)32012:4014:35Arrived
Sat, Sep 19Melbourne (MEL)Sunshine Coast (MCY)A21N14:3016:15Arrived
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JQ796 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of JQ796 is 67% (Late on average 30 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Late on average 6 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
67%
Late on average 30 minutes
Early
0%
On time
67%
30 mins late
23%
60 mins late
10%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90%
Late on average 6 minutes
Early
40%
On time
50%
30 mins late
7%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight jq796?

    Flight jq796 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 16:15 (updated Sep 20, 2026).
  • Flight jq796 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 16:15; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight jq796 is scheduled to depart at 13:25. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 14:30, and the current status is Arrived (updated Sep 20, 2026).
  • Flight jq796 is scheduled to arrive at 15:45. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 16:15. Status is Arrived as of Sep 20, 2026.
  • For flight jq796, the departure terminal is T4 and the boarding gate is 50. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight jq796 is operated by Jetstar Airways from Melbourne (MEL) to Sunshine Coast (MCY). Typical flight time is about 2 hours20 minutes; operating days may include Sunday.
  • Track flight jq796 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 jq796 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Sep 20, 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 jq796 has already left Melbourne and completed its journey. Departure was 14:30; actual arrival 16:15.

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