JQ291 Flight Status Jetstar Airways: Wellington to Christchurch (JST291)

Jetstar Airways JQ 291

Delayed

WLG Wellington

Scheduled
20:25
Actual
21:52

Gate: 13

Departure: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC+13

Wellington International Airport (WLG)

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CHC Christchurch

Scheduled
21:15
Estimated
22:23
Delay
1h08'

Gate: D22

Arrival: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC+13

Christchurch International Airport (CHC)

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Departed 6h 29m ago · was due to land 5h 58m ago, awaiting update 100%

WLG 21:52 CHC 22:23

304 km (189 mi) flown · 0 km (0 mi) to go

Route map WLG to CHC Map of the great-circle route from Wellington International Airport, New Zealand to Christchurch International Airport, New Zealand, 304 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. WLG CHC 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: 304 km / 189 miles · Scheduled Duration: 00:50 · Typical Duration: 00:35

JQ 291 Flight Status & Schedule Jetstar Airways Wellington to Christchurch

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 09 WLG CHC 21:52 22:23 Delayed Track >
Nov 08 WLG CHC 20:32 21:06 Landed Track >
Nov 07 WLG CHC 21:55 20:35 Unknown Track >
Nov 06 WLG CHC 21:19 21:57 Landed Late Track >
Nov 05 WLG CHC 20:51 21:27 Landed Track >
Nov 04 WLG CHC 20:38 21:50 Diverted Track >
Nov 03 WLG CHC 20:31 21:09 Landed Track >
Nov 02 WLG CHC 20:27 21:04 Landed Track >
Nov 01 WLG CHC 20:44 21:23 Landed Track >
Oct 31 WLG CHC 20:00 20:37 Landed Track >

Jetstar Airways flight JQ 291 links Wellington and Christchurch, 304 km (189 mi) apart, and flies six times a week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The timetable allows 50 min, but the flight usually takes about 35 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left at 21:52, 1 h 27 min late, and is due in Christchurch at 22:23, 1 h 8 min late.

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About JQ 291

Route
Wellington International Airport WLG to Christchurch International Airport CHC
Distance
304 km (189 mi)
Typical flight time
35 min
Flies
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
On time
6 of the last 8
Average delay when late
42 min

JQ 291 FAQ

How long is the JQ291 flight?
The timetable allows 50 min. Wellington to Christchurch is 304 km (189 mi).
How often is JQ291 late?
1 of the last 8 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late and 1 was diverted; when late, by 42 minutes on average.
Which days does JQ291 fly?
Six times a week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
What other flight numbers does JQ291 have?
Also listed as JST291 (Jetstar Airways' ICAO code) and JQ 291.

JQ291 and Wellington WLG to Christchurch CHC Flights

Flight JQ291 is code-shared by 3 airlines using the flight numbers EK7553, FJ5555, QF5815

Other flights departing from Wellington WLG: JQ266, NZ5363, NZ5329, NZ402

Other flights arriving at Christchurch CHC: NZ567, JQ241, NZ569, NZ5363

All flights connecting Wellington WLG to Christchurch CHC.