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JQ253 Flight Status

Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
Fri, Nov 13
AKL-WLG

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Arrived
The flight has arrived on time
Auckland(AKL)
07:51
Scheduled: 07:30, Nov 11
Auckland Airport D
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 5m
Wellington(WLG)
08:35
Scheduled: 08:35, Nov 11
Wellington International Airport D
Check-in Counter
C
Boarding Gate
23
Arrival Gate
27
Baggage
2
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Arrived
The flight has arrived on time
Auckland(AKL)
08:31
Scheduled: 08:00, Nov 12
Auckland Airport D
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 5m
Wellington(WLG)
09:05
Scheduled: 09:05, Nov 12
Wellington International Airport D
Check-in Counter
C
Boarding Gate
23
Arrival Gate
28
Baggage
2
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Auckland(AKL)
07:30
Scheduled: 07:30, Nov 13
Auckland Airport D
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 5m
Wellington(WLG)
08:35
Scheduled: 08:35, Nov 13
Wellington International Airport D
Check-in Counter
C
Boarding Gate
20
Arrival Gate
28
Baggage
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Landed at Auckland

JQ266
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Wellington (WLG) Auckland (AKL)
Scheduled: 21:15
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6m early
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JQ253 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ253 flight flying from Auckland to Wellington on 11/12/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A320. This aircraft has been in service for 15y, 11m. The aircraft is equipped with 180 seats.
flight status
Airbus A320
Punctuality (Departure)
93 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
97 %
Early on average
4 minutes
Age
15y, 11m
Seats
180
Flight Distance
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Recent Flight History for JQ253

Trip.com historical records show that the last JQ253 flight departed on Wed, Nov 11 from AKL at approximately 07:51. This flight is expected to arrrive in WLG at 08:35.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sun, Nov 8 Auckland (AKL) Wellington (WLG) 320 07:32 08:20 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Auckland (AKL) Wellington (WLG) 320 08:21 09:08 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Auckland (AKL) Wellington (WLG) 320 08:41 09:26 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Auckland (AKL) Wellington (WLG) 320 07:51 08:35 Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Auckland (AKL) Wellington (WLG) 320 08:31 09:05 Arrived
Fri, Nov 13 Auckland (AKL) Wellington (WLG) 320 07:30 08:35 Scheduled
Sat, Nov 14 Auckland (AKL) Wellington (WLG) 320 07:30 08:35 Scheduled

JQ253 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of JQ253 is 93% (Late on average 11 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 4 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
93 %
Late on average 11 minutes
Early
10 %
On time
83 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
1 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97 %
Early on average 4 minutes
Early
77 %
On time
20 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
1 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight jq253?

    Flight jq253 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 09:05 (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight jq253 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 09:05; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight jq253 is scheduled to depart at 08:00. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 08:31, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight jq253 is scheduled to arrive at 09:05. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 09:05. Status is Arrived as of Nov 12, 2026.
  • For flight jq253, the departure terminal is D and the boarding gate is 23. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight jq253 is expected at carousel 2 in terminal D. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight jq253 is operated by Jetstar Airways from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 5 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight jq253 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 jq253 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 jq253 has already left Auckland and completed its journey. Departure was 08:31; actual arrival 09:05.
  • Flight jq253 usually flies a Airbus A320 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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