JQ959 Flight Status Jetstar Airways: Cairns to Sydney (JST959)
JQ 959 Cairns to Sydney Flight Status
Not scheduled today. Latest flight: October 23rd, 2026 ; recent history is in the table below.
JQ 959 Flight Status & Schedule Jetstar Airways Cairns to Sydney
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23 | CNS | SYD | 14:35 | 18:33 | Delayed | Track > |
| Oct 21 | CNS | SYD | 13:49 | 17:28 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 19 | CNS | SYD | 15:25 | 19:03 | Delayed | Track > |
| Oct 16 | CNS | SYD | 14:15 | 17:51 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Oct 14 | CNS | SYD | 14:28 | 18:03 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Oct 12 | CNS | SYD | 13:37 | 17:20 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 09 | CNS | SYD | 14:06 | 17:51 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Oct 07 | CNS | SYD | 13:46 | 17:21 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 05 | CNS | SYD | 13:44 | 17:24 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 02 | CNS | SYD | 13:48 | 16:26 | Landed | Track > |
Jetstar Airways operates JQ 959 from Cairns to Sydney, a 1,973 km (1,226 mi) trip. The timetable allows 2 h 55 min, but the flight usually takes about 2 h 40 min, so it often makes up time. It is not flying today; the last flight was scheduled on 23 October 2026.
About JQ 959
- Distance
- 1,973 km (1,226 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 2 h 40 min
- On time
- 5 of the last 8
- Average delay when late
- 30 min
- Usually departs from
- Terminal 2
JQ 959 FAQ
- How long is the JQ959 flight?
- The timetable allows 2 h 55 min. Cairns to Sydney is 1,973 km (1,226 mi).
- How often is JQ959 late?
- 3 of the last 8 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 30 minutes on average.
- Which terminal does JQ959 use?
- It usually leaves from Terminal 2 at Cairns Airport (CNS) and arrives at Terminal 2 at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does JQ959 have?
- Also listed as JST959 (Jetstar Airways' ICAO code) and JQ 959.
JQ959 and Cairns CNS to Sydney SYD Flights
Flight JQ959 is code-shared by 1 airline using the flight number QF5879
Other flights departing from Cairns CNS: W22393, NZ7305, QN63, OI419
Other flights arriving at Sydney SYD: QF6, NZ7124, VA859
All flights connecting Cairns CNS to Sydney SYD.