Jetstar Airways JQ978 Flight Status
According to Trip.com’s latest update for Jetstar Airways flight JQ978 from Cairns to Perth (CNS–PER): Flight JQ978 has safely landed at Perth Airport (PER) at 22:49 (local time). Arrival was about 39m late.
Fri, Oct 30
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 39m late
4h 55m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
19
Arrival Gate
5
Baggage
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JQ978
JQ978 Aircraft Details
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Punctuality (Departure)
50
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
50
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Late on average
17 minutes
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Recent Flight History for JQ978
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Wed, Oct 28 | Cairns (CNS) | Perth (PER) | 320 | 19:33 | 22:05 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 30 | Cairns (CNS) | Perth (PER) | 320 | 19:50 | 22:49 | Arrived |
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JQ978 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of JQ978 is 50% (Late on average 26 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 50% (Late on average 17 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
50
%
Late on average
26 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
50
%
30 mins late
50
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60 mins late
0
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90 mins late
0
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Cancelled
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On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
50
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Late on average
17 minutes
Early
50
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On time
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30 mins late
50
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60 mins late
0
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90 mins late
0
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Cancelled
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight jq978?
Flight jq978 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 22:49 (updated Nov 1, 2026).Is flight jq978 on time today?
Flight jq978 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 22:49; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.Has flight jq978 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight jq978 is scheduled to depart at 19:15. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 19:50, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 1, 2026).When is flight jq978 scheduled to arrive?
Flight jq978 is scheduled to arrive at 22:10. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 22:49. Status is Arrived as of Nov 1, 2026.What is the gate information for flight jq978?
For flight jq978, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is 19. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What route does flight jq978 fly?
Flight jq978 is operated by Jetstar Airways from Cairns (CNS) to Perth (PER). Typical flight time is about 4 hours 55 minutes; operating days may include Sunday.How can I check real-time status for flight jq978?
Track flight jq978 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 jq978 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If jq978 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 1, 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 jq978 departed from Cairns?
Flight jq978 has already left Cairns and completed its journey. Departure was 19:50; actual arrival 22:49.
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