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JQ974 Flight Status

According to Trip.com latest record on status for Jetstar Airways flight JQ974 from Melbourne to Perth (MEL-PER): Flight JQ974 has safely landed at Perth Airport (PER) 18:28 (local time), about 12m early.
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
MEL-PER

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Arrived
The flight arrived 53m late.
Melbourne(MEL)
18:14
Scheduled: 17:20, Nov 11
Melbourne Airport T4
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 4h 20m
Perth(PER)
19:33
Scheduled: 18:40, Nov 11
Perth Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
44
Arrival Gate
5
Baggage
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Arrived
The flight arrived 12m early.
Melbourne(MEL)
17:33
Scheduled: 17:20, Nov 12
Melbourne Airport T4
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 4h 20m
Perth(PER)
18:28
Scheduled: 18:40, Nov 12
Perth Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
45
Arrival Gate
4
Baggage
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JQ973
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Perth (PER) Melbourne (MEL)
Scheduled: 16:05
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1m early
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JQ974 Aircraft Specifications

According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ974 flight from Melbourne to Perth on 11/12/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Airbus A321neo. This aircraft has been in service for 2y, 4m. The aircraft has 180 seats.
flight status
Airbus A321neo
On-Time Departure
60 %
On-Time Arrival
73 %
Avg. Delay
16 minutes
Aircraft Age
2y, 4m
Total Seats
180
Flight Distance
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JQ974 Flight History

Trip.com historical records show that the last JQ974 flight departed on Wed, Nov 11 from MEL at approximately 18:14. This flight is expected to arrrive in PER at 19:33.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Nov 6 Melbourne (MEL) Perth (PER) A21N 19:22 20:24 Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Melbourne (MEL) Perth (PER) 321 19:18 19:54 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Melbourne (MEL) Perth (PER) 321 19:54 20:53 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Melbourne (MEL) Perth (PER) A21N 17:35 18:30 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Melbourne (MEL) Perth (PER) A21N 17:24 18:08 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Melbourne (MEL) Perth (PER) A21N 18:14 19:33 Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Melbourne (MEL) Perth (PER) A21N 17:33 18:28 Arrived

JQ974 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of JQ974 is 60% (Late on average 45 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 73% (Late on average 16 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
60 %
Late on average 45 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
60 %
30 mins late
17 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
17 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
73 %
Late on average 16 minutes
Early
47 %
On time
27 %
30 mins late
10 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
10 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight jq974?

    Flight jq974 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 18:28 (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight jq974 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 18:28; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight jq974 is scheduled to depart at 17:20. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 17:33, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight jq974 is scheduled to arrive at 18:40. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 18:28. Status is Arrived as of Nov 12, 2026.
  • For flight jq974, the departure terminal is T4 and the boarding gate is 45. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight jq974 is operated by Jetstar Airways from Melbourne (MEL) to Perth (PER). Typical flight time is about 4 hours 20 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight jq974 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 jq974 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 12, 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 jq974 has already left Melbourne and completed its journey. Departure was 17:33; actual arrival 18:28.
  • Flight jq974 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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Time on arrival: Melbourne 21:28 | Perth 18:28

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