JQ 8953 Melbourne to Darwin Flight Status

Jetstar Airways Flight JQ8953 from Melbourne Airport MEL to Darwin International Airport DRW is not scheduled for today October 18th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on August 2nd, 2026.
Check the table below for JQ8953's most recent flight history:

JQ 8953 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Aug 02 08:23 12:14
Landed
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Jul 27 08:50 12:20
En-Route
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Jetstar Airways JQ 8953 Melbourne to Darwin Flight Information

Jetstar Airways Flight JQ8953 connects Melbourne, Australia to Darwin, Australia, taking off from Melbourne Airport MEL and landing at Darwin International Airport DRW.

How long is the JQ8953 flight from Melbourne to Darwin?

The average flight time from Melbourne to Darwin is 4 hours and 10 minutes. The flight distance is 3132 km / 1946 miles and the average flight speed is 752 km/h / 467 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Jetstar Airways Flight JQ8953 Melbourne to Darwin?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Jetstar Airways Flight JQ8953 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest JQ8953 flight?

The latest flight took off on Sunday, August 2nd, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 12:14.

How else can the flight JQ8953 be referenced as?

This Jetstar Airways flight can also be referenced as JST8953, JQ 8953, JST 8953.

How often is flight JQ8953 delayed?

On average, 50% of all JQ8953 flights are delayed. The average delay is 14 minutes.

See our JQ8953 Flight Tracker above for more details.

JQ8953 and Melbourne MEL to Darwin DRW Flights

Other flights departing from Melbourne MEL: NZ256, QF1250, ZL3662, QF1254

Other flights arriving at Darwin DRW: VA1435, QF1852, VA1435, TL169

All flights connecting Melbourne MEL to Darwin DRW.

JQ8953 Jetstar Airways Flight: Melbourne to Darwin Route Map

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