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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Chengdu from $439

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 14/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CTU
5 May — 12 May1
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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$579

One-way from

$439

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,027
3/5-18/5
  • 3/5-18/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Chengdu
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14/6
  • 14/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Chengdu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($445 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($103 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 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 30 April 2025.

Sat 3/507:00MEL - CTU
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/510:55CTU - MEL
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$579
Sun 8/621:00MEL - CTU
1 stop16h 45mChina Southern
Sat 21/617:00CTU - MEL
1 stop24h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 29/4$620
Tue 3/621:30MEL - CTU
1 stop16h 45mChina Eastern
Mon 9/606:55CTU - MEL
1 stop24h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 29/4$703
Sun 8/620:00MEL - CTU
2 stops40h 50mAir China
Sat 21/620:30CTU - MEL
1 stop16h 05mAir China
Deal found 29/4$840

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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 30 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Chengdu that are best for you.

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MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Sun 8/6

21:00-11:45

1 stop16h 45m

Chengdu

Sat 21/6

17:00-19:20

1 stop24h 20m

$620

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Tue 3/6

21:30-12:15

1 stop16h 45m

Chengdu

Mon 9/6

06:55-09:00

1 stop24h 05m

$703

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Thu 12/6

07:00-18:20

1 stop37h 20m

Chengdu

Sat 21/6

20:00-05:00

1 stop31h 00m

$706

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Sun 8/6

20:00-10:50

2 stops40h 50m

Chengdu

Sat 21/6

20:30-14:35

1 stop16h 05m

$840

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Sat 14/6

07:00-18:20

1 stop37h 20m

$439

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Deals found on 30/4

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Chengdu

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Chengdu

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 25 April 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 $357). 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 30 April 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 30 April 2025.
China Southern
7.5
Good
96 reviews
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Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
China Southern
7.5
Good
96 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
96 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
China Eastern
7.1
Good
148 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
96 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

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 $620. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are China Eastern, from $703, and Air China, from $840. China Southern is currently priced 24% 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 $357). 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 30 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$473Average$712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$490Average$815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest$567Average$1,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$614Average$743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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