JQ217 Flight Status Jetstar Airways: Melbourne to Auckland (JST217)

Jetstar Airways JQ 217

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MEL Melbourne

Scheduled
23:55
Estimated
23:55

Terminal: 2 | Gate: 5

Departure: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC+11

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

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AKL Auckland

Scheduled
05:30

Terminal: I | Gate: 2

Arrival: Tue, Nov 10, 2026 · local time UTC+13

Auckland Airport (AKL)

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Departs in 7m 0%

MEL 23:55 AKL 05:30 +1

2,637 km (1,639 mi) to fly

Route map MEL to AKL Map of the great-circle route from Melbourne Airport, Australia to Auckland Airport, New Zealand, 2637 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. NEW ZEALAND MEL AKL Map data: Natural Earth

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 2637 km / 1639 miles · Scheduled Duration: 03:35 · Typical Duration: 03:15

JQ 217 Flight Status & Schedule Jetstar Airways Melbourne to Auckland

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 09 MEL AKL 23:55 05:30 Scheduled Track >
Nov 08 MEL AKL 23:53 05:16 Landed Track >
Nov 06 MEL AKL 01:28 06:42 Delayed Track >
Nov 05 MEL AKL 00:07 05:23 Landed Track >
Nov 03 MEL AKL 00:17 05:28 Landed Track >
Nov 02 MEL AKL 00:37 05:56 Landed Late Track >
Nov 01 MEL AKL 00:05 05:18 Landed Track >
Oct 31 MEL AKL 00:10 05:22 En-Route Track >
Oct 30 MEL AKL 00:15 05:24 Landed Track >
Oct 29 MEL AKL 00:12 05:19 Landed Track >

Jetstar Airways' Melbourne–Auckland flight covers 2,637 km (1,639 mi) and runs five times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. With 3 h 35 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 3 h 15 min, it often makes up time. Today's flight is scheduled to leave at 23:55 and arrive at 05:30 the next morning local time.

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About JQ 217

Route
Melbourne Airport MEL to Auckland Airport AKL
Distance
2,637 km (1,639 mi)
Typical flight time
3 h 15 min
Flies
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun
On time
6 of the last 7
Average delay when late
26 min
Usually departs from
Terminal 2

JQ 217 FAQ

How long is the JQ217 flight?
The timetable allows 3 h 35 min. Melbourne to Auckland is 2,637 km (1,639 mi).
How often is JQ217 late?
1 of the last 7 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 26 minutes on average.
Which days does JQ217 fly?
Five times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does JQ217 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal 2 at Melbourne Airport (MEL) and arrives at Terminal I at Auckland Airport (AKL). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does JQ217 have?
Also listed as JST217 (Jetstar Airways' ICAO code) and JQ 217.

JQ217 and Melbourne MEL to Auckland AKL Flights

Flight JQ217 is code-shared by 3 airlines using the flight numbers 6E3955, AY6389, QF5537

Other flights departing from Melbourne MEL: QF7487, QR905, MH128, TG462

Other flights arriving at Auckland AKL: NZ29, NZ23, PH74

All flights connecting Melbourne MEL to Auckland AKL.