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JQ171 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ171 flight operated by Jetstar Airways on Nov 7, 2026, flying from Melbourne (MEL) to Christchurch (CHC), departed at 12:08 and is expected to arrive at 17:07 (local time in Christchurch, UTC+13) and land at Christchurch International Airport (CHC).
Fri, Nov 6
Sat, Nov 7
Sun, Nov 8
MEL-CHC

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Arrived
The flight has arrived on time
Melbourne(MEL)
12:22
Scheduled: 12:05, Nov 6
Melbourne Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 15m
Christchurch(CHC)
17:20
Scheduled: 17:20, Nov 6
Christchurch International Airport I
Check-in Counter
K310-319
Boarding Gate
3
Arrival Gate
I25
Baggage
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En route
Your flight has departed Melbourne and is expected to arrive in Christchurch at 17:07.
Melbourne(MEL)
12:08
Scheduled: 12:05, Nov 7
Melbourne Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 15m
Christchurch(CHC)
17:07
Scheduled: 17:20, Nov 7
Christchurch International Airport I
Check-in Counter
K310-319
Boarding Gate
3
Arrival Gate
I32
Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Melbourne(MEL)
12:05
Scheduled: 12:05, Nov 8
Melbourne Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 15m
Christchurch(CHC)
17:20
Scheduled: 17:20, Nov 8
Christchurch International Airport I
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
25
Baggage
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JQ171

Track the Previous Flight Status: Landed at Melbourne

JQ172
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Christchurch (CHC) Melbourne (MEL)
Scheduled: 11:05
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9m early
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JQ171 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ171 flight flying from Melbourne to Christchurch on 11/7/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A320. This aircraft has been in service for 16y, 2m. The aircraft is equipped with 180 seats.
flight status
Airbus A320
Punctuality (Departure)
63 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
83 %
Late on average
11 minutes
Age
16y, 2m
Seats
180
Flight Distance
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Flight History for JQ171

Trip.com historical records show that the last JQ171 flight departed on Fri, Nov 6 from MEL at approximately 12:22. This flight is expected to arrrive in CHC at 17:20.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Mon, Nov 2 Melbourne (MEL) Christchurch (CHC) 320 12:43 17:41 Arrived
Tue, Nov 3 Melbourne (MEL) Christchurch (CHC) 320 12:19 17:19 Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Melbourne (MEL) Christchurch (CHC) 320 12:45 17:38 Arrived
Thu, Nov 5 Melbourne (MEL) Christchurch (CHC) 320 12:48 17:51 Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Melbourne (MEL) Christchurch (CHC) 320 12:22 17:20 Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Melbourne (MEL) Christchurch (CHC) 320 12:08 17:07 En route
Sun, Nov 8 Melbourne (MEL) Christchurch (CHC) 320 12:05 17:20 Scheduled

JQ171 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of JQ171 is 63% (Late on average 29 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 83% (Late on average 11 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
63 %
Late on average 29 minutes
Early
3 %
On time
60 %
30 mins late
33 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Canceled
1 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
83 %
Late on average 11 minutes
Early
50 %
On time
33 %
30 mins late
13 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Canceled
1 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight jq171?

    Flight jq171 has departed (status: En route). Departure 12:08, estimated arrival 17:07 (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight jq171 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 12:08 and is estimated to arrive at 17:07.
  • Flight jq171 is scheduled to depart at 12:05. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 12:08, and the current status is En route (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight jq171 is scheduled to arrive at 17:20. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 17:07. Status is En route as of Nov 7, 2026.
  • For flight jq171, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is 3. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight jq171 is operated by Jetstar Airways from Melbourne (MEL) to Christchurch (CHC). Typical flight time is about 3 hours15 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.
  • Track flight jq171 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If jq171 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Nov 7, 2026). Contact Jetstar Airways or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight jq171 has departed from Melbourne (MEL) at 12:08 (status: En route).
  • Flight jq171 usually flies a Airbus A320 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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13°C - 24°C
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2 hour time difference
Time on arrival: Melbourne 15:07 | Christchurch 17:07

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