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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Chengdu from $399

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 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CTU
26 Jan — 2 Feb1
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 (MEL) 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 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$468

One-way from

$399

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,214

Good round-trip deal

$868 or less

Good one-way deal

$611 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 22/2-13/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Chengdu
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Air China
  • Air China
  • 12/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Chengdu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 27% potential increase in price ($517 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($109 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 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 January 2025.

Sat 22/211:25MEL - CTU
1 stop14h 55mChina Southern
Thu 13/319:35CTU - MEL
1 stop22h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 21/1$468
Fri 14/312:00MEL - CTU
1 stop16h 30mChina Eastern
Sat 22/317:30CTU - MEL
1 stop17h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/1$484
Thu 30/108:00MEL - CTU
1 stop37h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/221:30CTU - MEL
1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1$616
Sat 22/220:15MEL - CTU
2 stops22h 55mAir China
Thu 13/316:00CTU - MEL
1 stop20h 45mAir China
Deal found 21/1$693

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 January 2025.

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MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Sat 22/2

11:25-23:20

1 stop14h 55m

Chengdu

Thu 13/3

19:35-21:30

1 stop22h 55m

$468

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Fri 14/3

12:00-12:35

1 stop27h 35m

Chengdu

Sat 22/3

17:30-14:05

1 stop17h 35m

$488

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Sat 22/2

20:15-16:10

2 stops22h 55m

Chengdu

Thu 13/3

16:00-15:45

1 stop20h 45m

$693

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Thu 3/4

12:00-11:05

1 stop26h 05m

Chengdu

Thu 10/4

16:00-14:35

1 stop20h 35m

$902

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Sat 1/2

13:00-20:15

1 stop34h 15m

$500

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Mon 17/3

08:00-18:55

1 stop37h 55m

$1,490

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Fri 14/3

20:15-09:55

1 stop16h 40m

$2,754

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Deals found on 20/1

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Chengdu

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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 Airport 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 17 January 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chengdu, you should look to book at least 72 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chengdu (average of $368). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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 January 2025.

When flying from Melbourne Airport 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 January 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with China Eastern and Air China from Melbourne to Chengdu have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.4
Good
86 reviews
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Overall

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

China Southern
7.4
Good
86 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
86 reviews
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Overall

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

China Eastern
7.0
Good
134 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
86 reviews
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Overall

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1

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?

    For a flight from Melbourne to Chengdu, you will be flying into Chengdu. Chengdu (CTU) is just 15.1 km from the centre vof the city. Chengdu is the only Chengdu airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 4 airlines have flights to Chengdu from Melbourne on a regular basis.

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

    China Southern, at $468, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Chengdu.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include China Eastern and Air China. China Southern is priced at 44% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Chengdu one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Air China. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $399. Users have also found prices from $500 and $526 on China Eastern and China Southern, respectively.

  • 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 Airport to Chengdu?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chengdu (average of $368). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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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Fly from Melbourne to Chengdu on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Melbourne to Chengdu. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 21 January 2025.
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Top 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to Chengdu

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 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$495Average$866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$505Average$823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest$532Average$758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$636Average$933FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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