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JQ709 Flight status

According to Trip.com’s latest record on status for Jetstar Airways flight JQ709 from Melbourne to Hobart (MEL-HBA): Flight JQ709 has safely landed at Hobart International Airport (HBA) 17:20 (local time), about 1h 10m late.
Thu, Oct 29
Fri, Oct 30
Sat, Oct 31
MEL-HBA

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 35m late
Melbourne(MEL)
15:46
Scheduled: 14:55, Oct 29
Melbourne Airport T4
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 15m
Hobart(HBA)
16:45
Scheduled: 16:10, Oct 29
Hobart International Airport D
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
49
Arrival Gate
9
Baggage
2
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MEL-HBA

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 1h 10m late
Melbourne(MEL)
16:15
Scheduled: 14:55, Oct 30
Melbourne Airport T4
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 15m
Hobart(HBA)
17:20
Scheduled: 16:10, Oct 30
Hobart International Airport D
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
52
Arrival Gate
9
Baggage
1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Melbourne(MEL)
14:55
Scheduled: 14:55, Oct 31
Melbourne Airport T4
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 15m
Hobart(HBA)
16:10
Scheduled: 16:10, Oct 31
Hobart International Airport D
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
9
Baggage
1
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Delayed (may impact connections)

JQ702
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Hobart (HBA) Melbourne (MEL)
Scheduled: 14:05
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5m late
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JQ709 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ709 flight from Melbourne to Hobart on 10/30/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Airbus A320. This aircraft has been in service for 20y, 4m. The aircraft has 180 seats.
flight status
Airbus A320
Punctuality (Departure)
50 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
67 %
Late on average
19 minutes
Age
20y, 4m
Seats
180
Flight Distance
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Flight History for JQ709

Trip.com historical records show that the last JQ709 flight departed on Thu, Oct 29 from MEL at approximately 15:46. This flight is expected to arrrive in HBA at 16:45.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Mon, Oct 26 Melbourne (MEL) Hobart (HBA) 321 16:07 17:00 Arrived
Tue, Oct 27 Melbourne (MEL) Hobart (HBA) 321 16:20 17:20 Arrived
Wed, Oct 28 Melbourne (MEL) Hobart (HBA) 321 15:01 15:59 Arrived
Thu, Oct 29 Melbourne (MEL) Hobart (HBA) A21N 15:46 16:45 Arrived
Fri, Oct 30 Melbourne (MEL) Hobart (HBA) 320 16:15 17:20 Arrived
Sat, Oct 31 Melbourne (MEL) Hobart (HBA) 321 14:55 16:10 Scheduled
Sun, Nov 1 Melbourne (MEL) Hobart (HBA) 321 14:55 16:10 Scheduled

JQ709 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of JQ709 is 50% (Late on average 41 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 67% (Late on average 19 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
50 %
Late on average 41 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
50 %
30 mins late
20 %
60 mins late
23 %
90 mins late
7 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
67 %
Late on average 19 minutes
Early
27 %
On time
40 %
30 mins late
23 %
60 mins late
10 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight jq709?

    Flight jq709 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 17:20 (updated Oct 30, 2026).
  • Flight jq709 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 17:20; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight jq709 is scheduled to depart at 14:55. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 16:15, and the current status is Arrived (updated Oct 30, 2026).
  • Flight jq709 is scheduled to arrive at 16:10. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 17:20. Status is Arrived as of Oct 30, 2026.
  • For flight jq709, the departure terminal is T4 and the boarding gate is 52. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight jq709 is expected at carousel 1 in terminal D. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight jq709 is operated by Jetstar Airways from Melbourne (MEL) to Hobart (HBA). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 15 minutes; operating days may include Friday.
  • Track flight jq709 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 jq709 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Oct 30, 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 jq709 has already left Melbourne and completed its journey. Departure was 16:15; actual arrival 17:20.
  • Flight jq709 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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Arrival Info: Hobart Weather & Current Time

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Time on arrival: Melbourne 17:20 | Hobart 17:20

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