Jetstar Airways JQ972 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ972 flight operated by Jetstar Airways on Oct 23, 2026, flying from Melbourne (MEL) to Perth (PER), departed at 09:00 (local time in Melbourne, UTC+11) and is expected to arrive at 09:46 (local time in Perth, UTC+8) at Perth Airport (PER).
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 10m late
4h 10m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
43
Arrival Gate
5
Baggage
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En route
Your flight has departed Melbourne and is expected to arrive in Perth at 09:46.
4h 10m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
45
Arrival Gate
4
Baggage
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JQ972
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JQ971
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Perth (PER)
Melbourne (MEL)
Melbourne (MEL)
Scheduled: 06:20
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12m early
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JQ972 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ972 flight from Melbourne to Perth on 10/23/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Airbus A321. This aircraft has been in service for 9y, 10m. The aircraft has 220 seats.
Airbus A321
Punctuality (Departure)
63
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
87
%
Late on average
13 minutes
Age
9y, 10m
Seats
220
Flight Distance
--
Economy
In-Flight Services
None
Paid entertainment
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port
Seat Information
71 cm
Legroom
46 cm
Seat width better than on 95% of flights
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
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Flight History for JQ972
Trip.com historical records show that the last JQ972 flight departed on Thu, Oct 22 from MEL at approximately 07:50. This flight is expected to arrrive in PER at 08:40.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Oct 17 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | 321 | 08:03 | 08:33 | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | A21N | 07:34 | 08:22 | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | A21N | 07:45 | 08:37 | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | A21N | 07:45 | 08:20 | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | 321 | 08:26 | 09:03 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | 321 | 07:50 | 08:40 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | 321 | 09:00 | 09:46 | En route |
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JQ972 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of JQ972 is 63% (Late on average 41 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Late on average 13 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
63
%
Late on average
41 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
63
%
30 mins late
17
%
60 mins late
13
%
90 mins late
7
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87
%
Late on average
13 minutes
Early
47
%
On time
40
%
30 mins late
10
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight jq972?
Flight jq972 has departed (status: En route). Departure 09:00, estimated arrival 09:46 (updated Oct 23, 2026).Is flight jq972 on time today?
Flight jq972 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 09:00 and is estimated to arrive at 09:46.Has flight jq972 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight jq972 is scheduled to depart at 07:20. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 09:00, and the current status is En route (updated Oct 23, 2026).When is flight jq972 scheduled to arrive?
Flight jq972 is scheduled to arrive at 08:30. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 09:46. Status is En route as of Oct 23, 2026.What is the gate information for flight jq972?
For flight jq972, 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.What route does flight jq972 fly?
Flight jq972 is operated by Jetstar Airways from Melbourne (MEL) to Perth (PER). Typical flight time is about 4 hours 10 minutes; operating days may include Friday.How can I check real-time status for flight jq972?
Track flight jq972 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 jq972 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If jq972 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Oct 23, 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 jq972 departed from Melbourne?
Flight jq972 has departed from Melbourne (MEL) at 09:00 (status: En route).What is the seat configuration for flight jq972?
Flight jq972 usually flies a Airbus A321 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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