Of 829 sampled JQ departures, 63.2% left 15 minutes or more behind schedule. Average lateness was 28.9 minutes. Sample window: Nov 3, 2025 to Jun 17, 2026. Its published schedule has about 119 flights a week on 13 routes.
These are historical aggregates, not live status. A departure is late at 15 minutes past schedule.
| Month | Departures sampled | Late | Average lateness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 24 | 66.7% | 28.5 min |
| Apr 2026 | 53 | 75.5% | 32.9 min |
| May 2026 | 722 | 62.2% | 29.0 min |
| Departure airport | Departures sampled | Late | Average lateness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsford Smith (SYD) | 204 | 62.3% | 26.8 min |
| Melbourne (MEL) | 196 | 71.4% | 31.9 min |
| Brisbane International (BNE) | 122 | 64.8% | 25.5 min |
| Auckland International (AKL) | 85 | 47.1% | 29.1 min |
| Adelaide International Airport (ADL) | 43 | 58.1% | 33.0 min |
| Singapore Changi (SIN) | 40 | 97.5% | 47.7 min |
| Christchurch International (CHC) | 37 | 46.0% | 30.3 min |
| Perth (PER) | 35 | 40.0% | 17.3 min |
| Seoul (Incheon) (ICN) | 20 | 65.0% | 26.6 min |
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