Jetstar Airways JQ986 Flight Status
Based on Trip.com’s real-time data, the JQ986 flight operated by Jetstar Airways on Oct 23, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Sydney (SYD) to Perth (PER). The flight is expected to depart at 11:50 (local time in Sydney, UTC+11) and land at 13:23 (local time in Perth, UTC+8) .
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 14m late
5h 5m
Check-in Counter
1-11,40-45
Boarding Gate
A53
Arrival Gate
3
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
5h 5m
Check-in Counter
1-11,40-45
Boarding Gate
A53
Arrival Gate
4
Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
5h 5m
Check-in Counter
1-11,40-45
Boarding Gate
A49
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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JQ986 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ986 flight flying from Sydney to Perth on 10/23/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A321neo. This aircraft has been in service for 2y, 1m. The aircraft is equipped with 180 seats.
Airbus A321neo
Punctuality (Departure)
53
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
87
%
Late on average
6 minutes
Age
2y, 1m
Seats
180
Distance
--
Economy
Onboard Amenities
None
Paid entertainment
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port
Seating Plan
74 cm
Legroom
45 cm
Seat width better than on 89% of flights
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
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Flight History for JQ986
Trip.com historical records show that the last JQ986 flight departed on Thu, Oct 22 from SYD at approximately 13:24. This flight is expected to arrrive in PER at 14:54.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Type | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, Oct 18 | Sydney (SYD) | Perth (PER) | A21N | 12:14 | 13:47 | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Sydney (SYD) | Perth (PER) | A21N | 12:02 | 13:42 | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Sydney (SYD) | Perth (PER) | A21N | 12:05 | 13:27 | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Sydney (SYD) | Perth (PER) | A20N | 12:28 | 14:01 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Sydney (SYD) | Perth (PER) | A21N | 13:24 | 14:54 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Sydney (SYD) | Perth (PER) | A21N | 11:50 | 13:23 | Scheduled |
| Sat, Oct 24 | Sydney (SYD) | Perth (PER) | A21N | 11:50 | 13:55 | Scheduled |
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JQ986 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of JQ986 is 53% (Late on average 42 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Late on average 6 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
53
%
Late on average
42 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
53
%
30 mins late
27
%
60 mins late
10
%
90 mins late
10
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87
%
Late on average
6 minutes
Early
53
%
On time
33
%
30 mins late
7
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight jq986?
Flight jq986 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 11:50, arrival 13:55 (updated Oct 23, 2026).Is flight jq986 on time today?
Flight jq986 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 11:50, with arrival at 13:55. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.Has flight jq986 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight jq986 is scheduled to depart at 11:50. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 11:50, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 23, 2026).When is flight jq986 scheduled to arrive?
Flight jq986 is scheduled to arrive at 13:55. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 13:23. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 23, 2026.What is the gate information for flight jq986?
For flight jq986, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is A53. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What route does flight jq986 fly?
Flight jq986 is operated by Jetstar Airways from Sydney (SYD) to Perth (PER). Typical flight time is about 5 hours5 minutes; operating days may include Friday.How can I check real-time status for flight jq986?
Track flight jq986 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 jq986 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If jq986 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, 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 jq986 departed from Sydney?
Flight jq986 has not departed from Sydney (SYD) yet and is currently on schedule for 11:50.What is the seat configuration for flight jq986?
Flight jq986 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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