Jetstar Airways JQ971 Flight Status
According to Trip.com latest record on status for Jetstar Airways flight JQ971 from Perth to Melbourne (PER-MEL): Flights for Nov 11, 2026 are scheduled, with the next departure slated for 23:55 from PER and an expected arrival at 06:02 at MEL .
Tue, Nov 10
Wed, Nov 11
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Arrived
The flight arrived 25m early.
3h 35m
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
2
Arrival Gate
44
Baggage
7
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
3h 35m
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
5
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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JQ971
JQ971 Aircraft Specifications
According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ971 flight from Perth to Melbourne on 11/11/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Airbus A321neo. This aircraft has been in service for 2y, 5m. The aircraft has 180 seats.
Airbus A321neo
On-Time Departure
70
%
On-Time Arrival
93
%
Avg. Delay
5 minutes
Aircraft Age
2y, 5m
Total Seats
180
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Cabin Amenities
None
Paid entertainment
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port
Seat Information
74 cm
Legroom
45 cm
Seat width better than on 92% of flights
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
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JQ971 Flight History
Trip.com historical records show that the last JQ971 flight departed on Tue, Nov 10 from PER at approximately 00:05. This flight is expected to arrrive in MEL at 06:05.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Thu, Nov 5 | Perth (PER) | Melbourne (MEL) | A21N | 00:51 | 06:49 | Arrived |
| Fri, Nov 6 | Perth (PER) | Melbourne (MEL) | A21N | 00:08 | 06:10 | Arrived |
| Sat, Nov 7 | Perth (PER) | Melbourne (MEL) | 321 | 00:34 | 06:49 | Arrived |
| Sun, Nov 8 | Perth (PER) | Melbourne (MEL) | JET | -- | -- | Cancelled |
| Mon, Nov 9 | Perth (PER) | Melbourne (MEL) | A21N | 00:04 | 06:13 | Arrived |
| Tue, Nov 10 | Perth (PER) | Melbourne (MEL) | A21N | 00:05 | 06:05 | Arrived |
| Wed, Nov 11 | Perth (PER) | Melbourne (MEL) | A21N | 23:55 | 06:02 | Scheduled |
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JQ971 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of JQ971 is 70% (Late on average 31 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Late on average 5 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
70
%
Late on average
31 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
70
%
30 mins late
23
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
7
%
Cancelled
1
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93
%
Late on average
5 minutes
Early
60
%
On time
33
%
30 mins late
0
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
7
%
Cancelled
1
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight jq971?
Flight jq971 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 23:55, arrival 06:30 (updated Nov 11, 2026).Is flight jq971 on time today?
Flight jq971 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 23:55, with arrival at 06:30. 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 23:55. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 23:55, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 11, 2026).When is flight jq971 scheduled to arrive?
Flight jq971 is scheduled to arrive at 06:30. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 06:02. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 11, 2026.What is the gate information for flight jq971?
For flight jq971, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is 5. 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 hours 35 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.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 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.Has flight jq971 departed from Perth?
Flight jq971 has not departed from Perth (PER) yet and is currently on schedule for 23:55.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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