Jetstar Airways JQ971 Flight Status
Based on Trip.com’s real-time data, the JQ971 flight operated by Jetstar Airways on Oct 22, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Perth (PER) to Melbourne (MEL). The flight is expected to depart at 23:45 (local time in Perth, UTC+8) and land at 05:56 (local time in Melbourne, UTC+11) .
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 1m early
3h 35m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
4
Arrival Gate
43
Baggage
7
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
3h 35m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
4
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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JQ971 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ971 flight flying from Perth to Melbourne on 10/22/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A321neo. This aircraft has been in service for 2y, 5m. The aircraft is equipped with 180 seats.
Airbus A321neo
Punctuality (Departure)
67
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
83
%
Late on average
12 minutes
Age
2y, 5m
Seats
180
Distance
--
Economy
Onboard Amenities
None
Paid entertainment
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port
Seating Plan
74 cm
More legroom than on 4% of flights
45 cm
Seat width better than on 88% of flights
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
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Flight History for JQ971
Trip.com historical records show that the last JQ971 flight departed on Wed, Oct 21 from PER at approximately 23:58. This flight is expected to arrrive in MEL at 06:19.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Type | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Fri, Oct 16 | Perth (PER) | Melbourne (MEL) | A21N | 00:06 | 06:25 | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 17 | Perth (PER) | Melbourne (MEL) | 321 | 02:41 | 08:45 | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Perth (PER) | Melbourne (MEL) | A21N | 00:06 | 06:12 | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Perth (PER) | Melbourne (MEL) | A21N | 23:54 | 06:05 | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Perth (PER) | Melbourne (MEL) | 321 | 00:15 | 06:29 | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Perth (PER) | Melbourne (MEL) | 321 | 23:58 | 06:19 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Perth (PER) | Melbourne (MEL) | A21N | 23:45 | 05:56 | Scheduled |
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JQ971 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of JQ971 is 67% (Late on average 36 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 83% (Late on average 12 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
67
%
Late on average
36 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
67
%
30 mins late
17
%
60 mins late
10
%
90 mins late
7
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
83
%
Late on average
12 minutes
Early
57
%
On time
27
%
30 mins late
7
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
10
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight jq971?
Flight jq971 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 23:45, arrival 06:20 (updated Oct 22, 2026).Is flight jq971 on time today?
Flight jq971 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 23:45, with arrival at 06:20. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.Has flight jq971 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight jq971 is scheduled to depart at 23:45. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 23:45, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 22, 2026).When is flight jq971 scheduled to arrive?
Flight jq971 is scheduled to arrive at 06:20. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 05:56. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 22, 2026.What is the gate information for flight jq971?
For flight jq971, 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.What route does flight jq971 fly?
Flight jq971 is operated by Jetstar Airways from Perth (PER) to Melbourne (MEL). Typical flight time is about 3 hours35 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.How can I check real-time status for flight jq971?
Track flight jq971 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 jq971 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If jq971 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Oct 22, 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 jq971 departed from Perth?
Flight jq971 has not departed from Perth (PER) yet and is currently on schedule for 23:45.What is the seat configuration for flight jq971?
Flight jq971 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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