JQ34 Flight Status Jetstar Airways: Melbourne to Cairns (JST34)

Jetstar Airways JQ 34

Delayed

MEL Melbourne

Scheduled
06:15
Actual
07:34

Terminal: 2 | Gate: 2

Departure: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · local time UTC+11

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

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CNS Cairns

Scheduled
08:30
Estimated
09:38
Delay
1h08'

Terminal: 1 | Gate: 1

Arrival: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · local time UTC+10

Cairns Airport (CNS)

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Departed 13h 23m ago · was due to land 10h 19m ago, awaiting update 100%

MEL 07:34 CNS 09:38

2,313 km (1,437 mi) flown · 0 km (0 mi) to go

Route map MEL to CNS Map of the great-circle route from Melbourne Airport, Australia to Cairns Airport, Australia, 2313 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. AUSTRALIA MEL CNS 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: 2313 km / 1437 miles · Scheduled Duration: 03:15 · Typical Duration: 03:00

JQ 34 Flight Status & Schedule Jetstar Airways Melbourne to Cairns

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 14 MEL CNS 07:34 09:38 Delayed Track >
Nov 13 MEL CNS 06:41 08:42 Landed Track >
Nov 12 MEL CNS 07:31 09:25 Delayed Track >
Nov 11 MEL CNS 06:54 08:50 Landed Late Track >
Nov 10 MEL CNS 06:30 08:29 Landed Track >
Nov 09 MEL CNS 06:57 08:48 Landed Late Track >
Nov 08 MEL CNS 06:31 08:26 Landed Track >
Nov 07 MEL CNS 06:19 08:19 Landed Track >
Nov 06 MEL CNS 06:37 08:37 Landed Track >
Nov 05 MEL CNS 06:26 08:14 Landed Track >

Jetstar Airways operates JQ 34 from Melbourne to Cairns, a 2,313 km (1,437 mi) trip, daily. With 3 h 15 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 3 h, it often makes up time. Today it left at 07:34, 1 h 19 min late, and is due in Cairns at 09:38, 1 h 8 min late.

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About JQ 34

Jetstar Airways Flight JQ34 connects Melbourne, Australia to Cairns, Australia, taking off from Melbourne Airport MEL and landing at Cairns Airport CNS.

Route
Melbourne Airport MEL to Cairns Airport CNS
Distance
2,313 km (1,437 mi)
Typical flight time
3 h
Flies
Daily
On time
6 of the last 8
Average delay when late
19 min
Usually departs from
Terminal 2

JQ 34 FAQ

How long is the JQ34 flight from Melbourne to Cairns?
The timetable allows 3 h 15 min. Melbourne to Cairns is 2,313 km (1,437 mi).
How often is JQ34 from Melbourne to Cairns late?
2 of the last 8 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 19 minutes on average.
When was the latest JQ34 flight from Melbourne to Cairns?
The latest JQ34 was the 06:15 (local time) departure from Melbourne on 13 November 2026; it landed 12 minutes late.
Which days does JQ34 fly from Melbourne to Cairns?
Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does JQ34 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal 2 at Melbourne Airport (MEL) and arrives at Terminal 1 at Cairns Airport (CNS). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does JQ34 have?
Also listed as JST34 (Jetstar Airways' ICAO code) and JQ 34.

JQ34 and Melbourne MEL to Cairns CNS Flights

Flight JQ34 is code-shared by 2 airlines using the flight numbers KL3840, QF5428

Other flights departing from Melbourne MEL: EK409, QF673, JQ430, D7219

Other flights arriving at Cairns CNS: EK5034, NZ7624

All flights connecting Melbourne MEL to Cairns CNS.