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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Chengdu from $408

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CTU
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Chengdu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Chengdu (CTU). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$495

One-way from

$408

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$585
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 2/3-17/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Chengdu
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5/3
  • 5/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Chengdu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price ($455 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($106 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Chengdu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Chengdu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Sun 2/312:00MEL - CTU
1 stop16h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 17/314:35CTU - MEL
1 stop20h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/2$495
Sun 2/320:15MEL - CTU
1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/321:00CTU - MEL
2 stops19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$734
Wed 30/420:00MEL - CTU
2 stops21h 25mAir China
Sat 10/517:00CTU - MEL
1 stop19h 35mAir China
Deal found 20/2$779
Wed 26/208:10AVV - CTU
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/317:30CTU - AVV
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$958
Tue 22/410:20MEL - CTU
1 stop14h 20mChina Southern
Tue 29/422:00CTU - MEL
1 stop18h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 19/2$1,091

Find flights from Melbourne to Chengdu within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Chengdu that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Chengdu

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Wed 30/4

20:00-15:25

2 stops21h 25m

Chengdu

Sat 10/5

17:00-14:35

1 stop19h 35m

$779

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Sat 12/4

07:00-09:50

1 stop28h 50m

Chengdu

Thu 17/4

20:00-05:00

1 stop31h 00m

$800

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Tue 1/4

12:00-12:15

1 stop27h 15m

Chengdu

Thu 10/4

13:30-09:00

1 stop17h 30m

$944

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Tue 22/4

10:20-22:40

1 stop14h 20m

Chengdu

Tue 29/4

22:00-18:20

1 stop18h 20m

$1,091

MelbourneChengdu

AVV - CTU

AVVCTU

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 30/4

14:55-15:15

2 stops26h 20m

Chengdu

Sat 10/5

13:30-14:10

2 stops22h 40m

$1,373

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Wed 5/3

09:00-01:30

1 stop19h 30m

$408

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Mon 10/3

11:25-23:20

1 stop14h 55m

$530

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Tue 15/4

11:00-12:15

1 stop27h 15m

$781

MelbourneChengdu

AVV - CTU

AVVCTU

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 8/3

06:00-01:30

2 stops22h 30m

$2,145

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Deals found on 20/2

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Chengdu

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Chengdu including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Chengdu?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Chengdu. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

Booking 61 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Chengdu. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Chengdu?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Chengdu (average of $354). Flying from Melbourne to Chengdu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $879). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to CTU?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Chengdu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

When flying from Melbourne to Chengdu, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 13% versus a flight at midday.

Rainfall in Chengdu by month

Plan your trip to Chengdu by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chengdu ranges from 0.0 - 250.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 250.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chengdu when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Chengdu by month

Plan your trip to Chengdu by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chengdu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chengdu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chengdu. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chengdu. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
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Food

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 1

6.0
Good

Teak,June 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 1

6.0
Good

Teak,June 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

China Eastern
7.0
Good
126 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 1

6.0
Good

Teak,June 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Chengdu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chengdu from Melbourne?

    If you book a flight to Chengdu from Melbourne, you will be flying to Chengdu, which is the city’s only airport. Chengdu (CTU) is located 15.1 km from the centre of Chengdu. There are 0 flights from Melbourne to Chengdu per day from 4 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Chengdu round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to Chengdu round-trip from $495. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air China, from $779, and China Southern, from $1,091. China Eastern is currently priced 39% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Chengdu that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Chengdu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Chengdu?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Chengdu.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Chengdu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Chengdu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Chengdu?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Chengdu (average of $354). Flying from Melbourne to Chengdu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $879). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Chengdu. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$475Average$779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$492Average$818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest$569Average$1,067FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$622Average$842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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