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JQ501 Flight Status

According to the latest from Trip.com for Jetstar Airways Flight JQ501 from Sydney to Melbourne (SYD–MEL): Flight JQ501 has landed safely at Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 08:16 local time, arriving approximately 41m behind schedule.
Fri, Nov 6
Sat, Nov 7
Sun, Nov 8
SYD-MEL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 5m early
Sydney(SYD)
06:12
Scheduled: 06:00, Nov 6
Kingsford Smith Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 35m
Melbourne(MEL)
07:30
Scheduled: 07:35, Nov 6
Melbourne Airport T4
Check-in Counter
1-11,40-45
Boarding Gate
A56
Arrival Gate
19
Baggage
7
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 41m late
Sydney(SYD)
06:54
Scheduled: 06:00, Nov 7
Kingsford Smith Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 35m
Melbourne(MEL)
08:16
Scheduled: 07:35, Nov 7
Melbourne Airport T4
Check-in Counter
1-11,40-45
Boarding Gate
A55
Arrival Gate
45
Baggage
7
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Sydney(SYD)
06:00
Scheduled: 06:00, Nov 8
Kingsford Smith Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 35m
Melbourne(MEL)
07:35
Scheduled: 07:35, Nov 8
Melbourne Airport T4
Check-in Counter
1-11,40-45
Boarding Gate
A59
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
--
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JQ501

Track the Previous Flight Status: Delayed (may impact connections)

JQ750
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Launceston (LST) Sydney (SYD)
Scheduled: 22:05
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10m late
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JQ501 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ501 flight flying from Sydney to Melbourne on 11/7/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A321. This aircraft has been in service for 9y, 11m. The aircraft is equipped with 220 seats.
flight status
Airbus A321
Punctuality (Departure)
93 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
97 %
Early on average
12 minutes
Age
9y, 11m
Seats
220
Flight Distance
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Flight History for JQ501

Trip.com historical records show that the last JQ501 flight departed on Fri, Nov 6 from SYD at approximately 06:12. This flight is expected to arrrive in MEL at 07:30.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Mon, Nov 2 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) A20N 06:14 07:40 Arrived
Tue, Nov 3 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) 320 06:50 08:00 Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) 320 06:24 07:37 Arrived
Thu, Nov 5 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) 321 06:05 07:16 Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) 320 06:12 07:30 Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) 321 06:54 08:16 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL) 320 06:00 07:35 Scheduled

JQ501 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of JQ501 is 93% (Late on average 16 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 12 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
93 %
Late on average 16 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
93 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
4 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97 %
Early on average 12 minutes
Early
87 %
On time
10 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
4 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight jq501?

    Flight jq501 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 08:16 (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight jq501 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 08:16; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight jq501 is scheduled to depart at 06:00. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 06:54, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight jq501 is scheduled to arrive at 07:35. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 08:16. Status is Arrived as of Nov 7, 2026.
  • For flight jq501, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is A55. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight jq501 is expected at carousel 7 in terminal T4. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight jq501 is operated by Jetstar Airways from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL). Typical flight time is about 1 hour35 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.
  • Track flight jq501 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 jq501 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, 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 jq501 has already left Sydney and completed its journey. Departure was 06:54; actual arrival 08:16.
  • Flight jq501 usually flies a Airbus A321 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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Time on arrival: Sydney 08:16 | Melbourne 08:16

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