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JQ526 Flight status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ526 flight operated by Jetstar Airways on Nov 11, 2026, flying from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD), departed at 18:53 and is expected to arrive at 19:59 at Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD).
Tue, Nov 10
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
MEL-SYD

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 48m late
Melbourne(MEL)
18:41
Scheduled: 17:25, Nov 10
Melbourne Airport T4
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 25m
Sydney(SYD)
19:38
Scheduled: 18:50, Nov 10
Kingsford Smith Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
42
Arrival Gate
A59
Baggage
D5
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En route
Your flight has departed Melbourne and is expected to arrive in Sydney at 19:59.
Melbourne(MEL)
18:53
Scheduled: 17:25, Nov 11
Melbourne Airport T4
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 25m
Sydney(SYD)
19:59
Scheduled: 18:50, Nov 11
Kingsford Smith Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
42
Arrival Gate
A56
Baggage
D5
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Melbourne(MEL)
17:25
Scheduled: 17:25, Nov 12
Melbourne Airport T4
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 25m
Sydney(SYD)
18:50
Scheduled: 18:50, Nov 12
Kingsford Smith Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
A56
Baggage
--
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Delayed (may impact connections)

JQ521
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Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL)
Scheduled: 16:50
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58m late
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JQ526 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ526 flight from Melbourne to Sydney on 11/11/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Airbus A320. This aircraft has been in service for 1y, 10m. The aircraft has 180 seats.
flight status
Airbus A320
Punctuality (Departure)
20 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
43 %
Late on average
45 minutes
Age
1y, 10m
Seats
180
Flight Distance
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Flight History for JQ526

Trip.com historical records show that the last JQ526 flight departed on Tue, Nov 10 from MEL at approximately 18:41. This flight is expected to arrrive in SYD at 19:38.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Nov 6 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 320 18:41 19:50 Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 320 20:13 21:47 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 320 18:56 20:00 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 320 18:13 19:18 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 320 18:41 19:38 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) A20N 18:53 19:59 En route
Thu, Nov 12 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 320 17:25 18:50 Scheduled

JQ526 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of JQ526 is 20% (Late on average 1 hour 3 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 43% (Late on average 45 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
20 %
Late on average 1 hour 3 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
20 %
30 mins late
37 %
60 mins late
23 %
90 mins late
20 %
Cancelled
9 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
43 %
Late on average 45 minutes
Early
10 %
On time
33 %
30 mins late
23 %
60 mins late
20 %
90 mins late
13 %
Cancelled
9 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight jq526?

    Flight jq526 has departed (status: En route). Departure 18:53, estimated arrival 19:59 (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight jq526 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 18:53 and is estimated to arrive at 19:59.
  • Flight jq526 is scheduled to depart at 17:25. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 18:53, and the current status is En route (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight jq526 is scheduled to arrive at 18:50. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 19:59. Status is En route as of Nov 11, 2026.
  • For flight jq526, the departure terminal is T4 and the boarding gate is 42. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight jq526 is expected at carousel D5 in terminal T2. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight jq526 is operated by Jetstar Airways from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 25 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight jq526 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 jq526 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, 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.
  • Flight jq526 has departed from Melbourne (MEL) at 18:53 (status: En route).
  • Flight jq526 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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Time on arrival: Melbourne 19:59 | Sydney 19:59

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