Jetstar Airways JQ438 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ438 flight operated by Jetstar Airways on Oct 31, 2026, flying from Melbourne (MEL) to Gold Coast (OOL), departed at 11:30 and is expected to arrive at 12:15 (local time in Gold Coast, UTC+10) and land at Gold Coast Airport (OOL).
Fri, Oct 30
Sat, Oct 31
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Arrived
The flight has arrived on time
2h 5m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
47
Arrival Gate
5
Baggage
4
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En route
Your flight has departed Melbourne and is expected to arrive in Gold Coast at 12:15.
2h 5m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
52
Arrival Gate
10
Baggage
3
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Gold Coast (OOL)
Melbourne (MEL)
Melbourne (MEL)
Scheduled: 10:35
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JQ438 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ438 flight flying from Melbourne to Gold Coast on 10/31/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A320. This aircraft has been in service for 1m. The aircraft is equipped with 180 seats.
Airbus A320
Punctuality (Departure)
60
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
80
%
Late on average
13 minutes
Age
1m
Seats
180
Flight Distance
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Economy
In-Flight Services
None
In-flight entertainment is unavailable
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
74 cm
Legroom
45 cm
Seat width better than on 62% of flights
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
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Recent Flight History for JQ438
Trip.com historical records show that the last JQ438 flight departed on Fri, Oct 30 from MEL at approximately 11:36. This flight is expected to arrrive in OOL at 12:20.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, Oct 25 | Melbourne (MEL) | Gold Coast (OOL) | A20N | 11:36 | 12:25 | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 26 | Melbourne (MEL) | Gold Coast (OOL) | 320 | 11:30 | 12:10 | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 27 | Melbourne (MEL) | Gold Coast (OOL) | 320 | 12:04 | 12:47 | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 28 | Melbourne (MEL) | Gold Coast (OOL) | 320 | 13:59 | 14:45 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 29 | Melbourne (MEL) | Gold Coast (OOL) | 320 | 11:35 | 12:20 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 30 | Melbourne (MEL) | Gold Coast (OOL) | 320 | 11:36 | 12:20 | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Melbourne (MEL) | Gold Coast (OOL) | A20N | 11:30 | 12:15 | En route |
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JQ438 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of JQ438 is 60% (Late on average 37 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 80% (Late on average 13 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
60
%
Late on average
37 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
60
%
30 mins late
27
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
10
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
80
%
Late on average
13 minutes
Early
33
%
On time
47
%
30 mins late
13
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight jq438?
Flight jq438 has departed (status: En route). Departure 11:30, estimated arrival 12:15 (updated Oct 31, 2026).Is flight jq438 on time today?
Flight jq438 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 11:30 and is estimated to arrive at 12:15.Has flight jq438 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight jq438 is scheduled to depart at 11:15. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 11:30, and the current status is En route (updated Oct 31, 2026).When is flight jq438 scheduled to arrive?
Flight jq438 is scheduled to arrive at 12:20. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 12:15. Status is En route as of Oct 31, 2026.What is the gate information for flight jq438?
For flight jq438, the departure terminal is T4 and the boarding gate is 52. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What is the baggage carousel number for flight jq438?
After arrival, baggage for flight jq438 is expected at carousel 3 in terminal T1. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.What route does flight jq438 fly?
Flight jq438 is operated by Jetstar Airways from Melbourne (MEL) to Gold Coast (OOL). Typical flight time is about 2 hours 5 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.How can I check real-time status for flight jq438?
Track flight jq438 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 jq438 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If jq438 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Oct 31, 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 jq438 departed from Melbourne?
Flight jq438 has departed from Melbourne (MEL) at 11:30 (status: En route).What is the seat configuration for flight jq438?
Flight jq438 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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