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Is JQ987 usually on time? Perth to Sydney
Jetstar Airways Pty flight 987, PER to SYD.
Window: last 90 days, about 90 flights observed. Last refreshed: 2026-10-07.
On time
~75%
within 15 min
Typical arrival
on time
median, rounded
Worst 1 in 10
about 30 min
late or worse
Cancelled
about 1 in 20
over the window
What we have seen
- Over the last 90 days, about 75% of JQ987 arrivals from Perth to Sydney landed within 15 minutes of schedule.
- The typical arrival was on time or early.
- One arrival in ten was about 30 minutes late or worse.
- Cancellations over the window: about 1 in 20, across about 90 flights observed.
- Usual aircraft: Airbus A321neo.
- Usual departure terminal at PER: Terminal 2.
- Usual arrival terminal at SYD: Terminal 2.
These describe the last 90 days. They are not a forecast for any one departure.
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Frequently asked
- Is JQ987 usually on time?
- Over the last 90 days, about 75% of JQ987 arrivals from Perth to Sydney landed within 15 minutes of schedule. The typical arrival was on time or early.
- How late does JQ987 get?
- One arrival in ten was about 30 minutes late or worse.
- How often is JQ987 cancelled?
- Cancellations over the window: about 1 in 20, across about 90 flights observed.
- What aircraft flies JQ987?
- JQ987 has most often been operated by a Airbus A321neo over the last 90 days.
- Which terminal does JQ987 leave from at PER?
- JQ987 has most often departed from Terminal 2 at Perth (PER). Check your airline on the day; terminals change.
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