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JQ953 Flight Status

According to the latest from Trip.com for Jetstar Airways Flight JQ953 from Cairns to Sydney (CNS–SYD): Great news — Flight JQ953 has landed safely at Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) at 12:43 local time, arriving about 17m early.
Fri, Nov 6
Sat, Nov 7
Sun, Nov 8
CNS-SYD

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 9m early
Cairns(CNS)
09:08
Scheduled: 09:05, Nov 6
Cairns Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 55m
Sydney(SYD)
12:51
Scheduled: 13:00, Nov 6
Kingsford Smith Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
D18
Arrival Gate
A53
Baggage
D4
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 17m early
Cairns(CNS)
09:12
Scheduled: 09:05, Nov 7
Cairns Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 55m
Sydney(SYD)
12:43
Scheduled: 13:00, Nov 7
Kingsford Smith Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
D18
Arrival Gate
A53
Baggage
D4
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Cairns(CNS)
09:05
Scheduled: 09:05, Nov 8
Cairns Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 55m
Sydney(SYD)
13:00
Scheduled: 13:00, Nov 8
Kingsford Smith Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
D19
Arrival Gate
A58
Baggage
D4
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JQ953

Track the Previous Flight Status: Landed at Cairns

JQ950
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Sydney (SYD) Cairns (CNS)
Scheduled: 08:20
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10m early
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JQ953 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ953 flight flying from Cairns to Sydney on 11/7/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A320. This aircraft has been in service for 16y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with 180 seats.
flight status
Airbus A320
Punctuality (Departure)
93 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
93 %
Late on average
9 minutes
Age
16y, 10m
Seats
180
Flight Distance
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Flight History for JQ953

Trip.com historical records show that the last JQ953 flight departed on Fri, Nov 6 from CNS at approximately 09:08. This flight is expected to arrrive in SYD at 12:51.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Tue, Nov 3 Cairns (CNS) Sydney (SYD) 320 09:09 13:00 Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Cairns (CNS) Sydney (SYD) 320 09:11 12:58 Arrived
Thu, Nov 5 Cairns (CNS) Sydney (SYD) 320 09:07 12:47 Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Cairns (CNS) Sydney (SYD) A20N 09:08 12:51 Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Cairns (CNS) Sydney (SYD) 320 09:12 12:43 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Cairns (CNS) Sydney (SYD) 320 09:05 13:00 Scheduled
Mon, Nov 9 Cairns (CNS) Sydney (SYD) 320 09:05 13:00 Scheduled

JQ953 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of JQ953 is 93% (Late on average 28 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Late on average 9 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
93 %
Late on average 28 minutes
Early
7 %
On time
87 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
3 %
Canceled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93 %
Late on average 9 minutes
Early
63 %
On time
30 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Canceled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight jq953?

    Flight jq953 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 12:43 (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight jq953 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 12:43; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight jq953 is scheduled to depart at 09:05. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 09:12, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight jq953 is scheduled to arrive at 13:00. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 12:43. Status is Arrived as of Nov 7, 2026.
  • For flight jq953, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is D18. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight jq953 is expected at carousel D4 in terminal T2. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight jq953 is operated by Jetstar Airways from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD). Typical flight time is about 2 hours55 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.
  • Track flight jq953 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 jq953 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 jq953 has already left Cairns and completed its journey. Departure was 09:12; actual arrival 12:43.
  • Flight jq953 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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12°C - 28°C
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1 hour time difference
Time on arrival: Cairns 11:43 | Sydney 12:43

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