Jetstar Airways JQ279 Flight Status
According to Trip.com’s latest update for Jetstar Airways flight JQ279 from Wellington to Queenstown (WLG–ZQN): Flight JQ279 landed at Queenstown Airport (ZQN) at 10:12 AM local time, arriving about 23m early.
Sun, Oct 25
Access more flight status info on the Trip.com app
Show more
Arrived
The flight has arrived 23m early
1h 25m
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
22
Arrival Gate
3
Baggage
--
Need a flight from Wellington to Queenstown?
Jetstar Airways From US$36
Search flights Information provided by VariFlight For real-time updates, please check airport displays or contact your airline. You can also explore more flights from Wellington to Queenstown or track other flights with our flight status tracker.
Flight.News
A severe gale wind warning is active for Queenstown, with northwest winds gusting up to 120 km/h in exposed places, especially inland. Expect potential damage to trees, powerlines, and unsecured structures. Driving conditions may be difficult, especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles. The chance of an upgrade to a Red Warning is minimal.
JQ279 Aircraft Details
Plane model info unavailable
Punctuality (Departure)
83
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
90
%
Late on average
4 minutes
Age
--
Seats
--
Flight Distance
--
Economy
In-Flight Services
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Seat Information
--
Legroom
--
Seat width
--
Reclining Angle
--
Seat layout example
See more amenities and seat info in the app
Show more
Flight History for JQ279
Check more records from Trip.com about JQ279 before and after today
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, Oct 11 | Wellington (WLG) | Queenstown (ZQN) | 320 | 9:17 AM | 10:20 AM | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 14 | Wellington (WLG) | Queenstown (ZQN) | 320 | 9:13 AM | 10:17 AM | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 16 | Wellington (WLG) | Queenstown (ZQN) | 320 | 9:47 AM | 10:58 AM | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Wellington (WLG) | Queenstown (ZQN) | 320 | 9:14 AM | 10:20 AM | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Wellington (WLG) | Queenstown (ZQN) | 320 | 9:15 AM | 10:18 AM | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Wellington (WLG) | Queenstown (ZQN) | 320 | 9:26 AM | 10:26 AM | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 25 | Wellington (WLG) | Queenstown (ZQN) | 320 | 9:09 AM | 10:12 AM | Arrived |
text.text............fake.row.text............text.........fake row
...text
Check upcoming flights with our app
Show more
JQ279 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of JQ279 is 83% (Late on average 15 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Late on average 4 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
83
%
Late on average
15 minutes
Early
3
%
On time
80
%
30 mins late
13
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
0
%
Canceled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90
%
Late on average
4 minutes
Early
60
%
On time
30
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
3
%
Canceled
0
%
Need a flight from Wellington to Queenstown?
- From Wellington
- To Queenstown
- Return flights
More Cheap Flights
More Cheap Flights
More Cheap Flights
Recommended hotels in Queenstown
Hotels near Queenstown Airport
Hotels near Queenstown
8.4/10
120 Reviews
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park
0.69 km from the airport
14% off
US$120 US$103
9.1/10
399 Reviews
Holiday Inn QUEENSTOWN REMARKABLES PARK by IHG
0.74 km from the airport
US$100
8.4/10
242 Reviews
Wyndham Garden Remarkables Park Queenstown
0.75 km from the airport
15% off
US$99 US$84
8/10
11 Reviews
Mountain View Exchange
0.81 km from the airport
US$110
9.1/10
10 Reviews
The Hideaway - Hot Tub - Flat Walk to Town
1.09 km from downtown
US$2,516 US$2,478
9.7/10
50 Reviews
The Spire Hotel
0.2 km from downtown
US$1,120
8.9/10
68 Reviews
The Carlin Boutique Hotel
0.26 km from downtown
US$1,079
9.4/10
25 Reviews
Eichardt's Private Hotel
0.25 km from downtown
US$902
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight jq279?
Flight jq279 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 10:12 AM (updated Oct 26, 2026).Is flight jq279 on time today?
Flight jq279 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 10:12 AM; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.Has flight jq279 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight jq279 is scheduled to depart at 9:10 AM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 9:09 AM, and the current status is Arrived (updated Oct 26, 2026).When is flight jq279 scheduled to arrive?
Flight jq279 is scheduled to arrive at 10:35 AM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 10:12 AM. Status is Arrived as of Oct 26, 2026.What is the gate information for flight jq279?
For flight jq279, the departure terminal is D and the boarding gate is 22. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What route does flight jq279 fly?
Flight jq279 is operated by Jetstar Airways from Wellington (WLG) to Queenstown (ZQN). Typical flight time is about 1 hour25 minutes; operating days may include Monday.How can I check real-time status for flight jq279?
Track flight jq279 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 flight jq279 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If jq279 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Oct 26, 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.Has flight jq279 departed from Wellington?
Flight jq279 has already left Wellington and completed its journey. Departure was 9:09 AM; actual arrival 10:12 AM.
Queenstown Vacation Packages: Cheap Flights, Hotels & Tours
Hotels
Airport Transfers
Tours & Tickets
Car Rentals
Worldwide Coverage
Flights to over 5,000 cities
One-stop Service Guarantee
Price guaranteed upon confirmed payment, booking guaranteed once tickets issued
Secure Payment
Convenient & reliable booking and payment system