JQ740 Flight Status Jetstar Airways: Launceston to Melbourne (JST740)

Jetstar Airways JQ 740

Delayed

LST Launceston

Scheduled
17:25
Actual
18:52

Gate: 1

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

Launceston Airport (LST)

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MEL Melbourne

Scheduled
18:35
Estimated
19:43
Delay
1h08'

Terminal: 4 | Gate: 50

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

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

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Departed 4h 23m ago · was due to land 3h 32m ago, awaiting update 100%

LST 18:52 MEL 19:43

476 km (296 mi) flown · 0 km (0 mi) to go

Route map LST to MEL Map of the great-circle route from Launceston Airport, Australia to Melbourne Airport, Australia, 476 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. LST MEL 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: 476 km / 296 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:10 · Typical Duration: 00:55

JQ 740 Flight Status & Schedule Jetstar Airways Launceston to Melbourne

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 09 LST MEL 18:52 19:43 Delayed Track >
Nov 08 LST MEL 17:37 18:31 Landed Track >
Nov 07 LST MEL 19:25 18:35 Unknown Track >
Nov 06 LST MEL 17:39 18:36 Landed Track >
Nov 05 LST MEL 18:51 19:37 Delayed Track >
Nov 04 LST MEL 17:59 19:01 Landed Late Track >
Nov 03 LST MEL 17:57 18:46 Landed Track >
Nov 02 LST MEL 17:34 18:29 Landed Track >
Nov 01 LST MEL 17:31 18:27 Landed Track >
Oct 31 LST MEL 17:35 18:27 Landed Track >

Jetstar Airways' Launceston–Melbourne flight covers 476 km (296 mi) and runs daily. The timetable allows 1 h 10 min, but the flight usually takes about 55 min, so it often makes up time. Today it left at 18:52, 1 h 27 min late, and is due in Melbourne at 19:43, 1 h 8 min late.

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About JQ 740

Route
Launceston Airport LST to Melbourne Airport MEL
Distance
476 km (296 mi)
Typical flight time
55 min
Flies
Daily
On time
6 of the last 7
Average delay when late
26 min

JQ 740 FAQ

How long is the JQ740 flight?
The timetable allows 1 h 10 min. Launceston to Melbourne is 476 km (296 mi).
How often is JQ740 late?
1 of the last 7 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 26 minutes on average.
Which days does JQ740 fly?
Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does JQ740 use?
It usually arrives at Terminal 4 at Melbourne Airport (MEL). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does JQ740 have?
Also listed as JST740 (Jetstar Airways' ICAO code) and JQ 740.

JQ740 and Launceston LST to Melbourne MEL Flights

Flight JQ740 is code-shared by 1 airline using the flight number QF5740

Other flights departing from Launceston LST: MU4122, VA1642, QF2076, JQ750

Other flights arriving at Melbourne MEL: VA866, JQ527, QF2083

All flights connecting Launceston LST to Melbourne MEL.