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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Chengdu from $703

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
MEL — CTU
25 Apr — 2 May1
1 adult
Thu 25/4
Thu 2/5

The best prices from Melbourne to Chengdu are usually found in October or August, booked 15 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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 20 April 2024.

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December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,349

Round-trip from

$589
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What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne Airport to Chengdu?

Departing on a Monday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 30% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chengdu?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 16 days in advance, which can save you up to 12% on flights from Melbourne Airport to Chengdu compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 16 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $813. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $1,004.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Chengdu?

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Chengdu lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Melbourne Airport to Chengdu in October, with the cheapest ticket starting at $621.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne Airport to Chengdu (MEL - CTU)?

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 at midday, which can drop the price by up to 20% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap China Eastern flights from Melbourne to Chengdu

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by China Eastern for the route between Melbourne and Chengdu. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 595,970 searches. Data last updated 20 April 2024.
Consider these cheap China Eastern flights we've found departing from Melbourne to Chengdu. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Mon 20/511:00MEL - CTU
1 stop27h 15mChina Eastern
Thu 23/506:55CTU - MEL
1 stop24h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/4$758
Thu 2/521:30MEL - CTU
1 stop16h 45mChina Eastern
Sat 18/518:05CTU - MEL
2 stops36h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/4$1,162
Thu 2/521:30MEL - CTU
3 stops21h 35mChina Eastern
Sat 18/513:30CTU - MEL
1 stop17h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/4$1,263
Sun 30/611:00MEL - CTU
1 stop26h 05mChina Eastern
Fri 12/713:30CTU - MEL
2 stops25h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/4$1,659
Sun 30/611:00MEL - CTU
1 stop30h 15mChina Eastern
Fri 12/713:30CTU - MEL
1 stop17h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/4$1,903

Cheap China Southern flights from Melbourne to Chengdu

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by China Southern for the route between Melbourne and Chengdu. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 595,970 searches. Data last updated 20 April 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available China Southern flights departing from Melbourne and landing in Chengdu. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Mon 20/510:20MEL - CTU
1 stop14h 30mChina Southern
Thu 23/509:00CTU - MEL
1 stop21h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 19/4$703
Mon 20/516:00MEL - CTU
2 stops30h 40mChina Southern
Thu 23/509:00CTU - MEL
1 stop21h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 19/4$1,251

Cheap Melbourne to Chengdu flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Melbourne to Chengdu specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 595,970 searches. Prices were last updated on 20 April 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Chengdu in 2024 at this time. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Mon 20/510:20MEL - CTU
1 stop14h 30mChina Southern
Thu 23/509:00CTU - MEL
1 stop21h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 19/4$703
Thu 2/511:00MEL - CTU
1 stop30h 15mChina Eastern
Sat 18/506:55CTU - MEL
1 stop24h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/4$708
Thu 2/511:00MEL - CTU
1 stop27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/517:00CTU - MEL
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4$730
Mon 20/511:00MEL - CTU
1 stop27h 15mChina Eastern
Thu 23/506:55CTU - MEL
1 stop24h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/4$758
Thu 2/521:30MEL - CTU
1 stop16h 45mChina Eastern
Sat 18/518:05CTU - MEL
2 stops36h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/4$1,162
Mon 20/516:00MEL - CTU
2 stops30h 40mChina Southern
Thu 23/509:00CTU - MEL
1 stop21h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 19/4$1,251
Thu 2/521:30MEL - CTU
3 stops21h 35mChina Eastern
Sat 18/513:30CTU - MEL
1 stop17h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/4$1,263
Thu 2/521:30MEL - CTU
1 stop19h 45mChina Eastern
Sat 18/517:30CTU - MEL
2 stops20h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/4$1,357
Thu 2/511:00MEL - CTU
1 stop27h 15mChina Eastern
Sat 18/517:30CTU - MEL
3 stops36h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/4$1,511

Melbourne to Chengdu 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Melbourne and Chengdu in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 595,970 searches. Data last updated 20 April 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Chengdu in 2024 at this time. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Mon 20/510:20MEL - CTU
1 stop14h 30mChina Southern
Thu 23/509:00CTU - MEL
1 stop21h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 19/4$703
Thu 2/511:00MEL - CTU
1 stop30h 15mChina Eastern
Sat 18/506:55CTU - MEL
1 stop24h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/4$708
Thu 2/511:00MEL - CTU
1 stop27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/517:00CTU - MEL
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4$730
Mon 20/511:00MEL - CTU
1 stop27h 15mChina Eastern
Thu 23/506:55CTU - MEL
1 stop24h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/4$758
Thu 2/521:30MEL - CTU
1 stop16h 45mChina Eastern
Sat 18/518:05CTU - MEL
2 stops36h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/4$1,162
Mon 20/516:00MEL - CTU
2 stops30h 40mChina Southern
Thu 23/509:00CTU - MEL
1 stop21h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 19/4$1,251
Thu 2/521:30MEL - CTU
3 stops21h 35mChina Eastern
Sat 18/513:30CTU - MEL
1 stop17h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/4$1,263
Thu 2/521:30MEL - CTU
1 stop19h 45mChina Eastern
Sat 18/517:30CTU - MEL
2 stops20h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/4$1,357
Thu 2/511:00MEL - CTU
1 stop27h 15mChina Eastern
Sat 18/517:30CTU - MEL
3 stops36h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/4$1,511

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 595,970 searches. Data last updated 20 April 2024.

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Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$703 - $1,790

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Mon 20/5

1 stop14h 30m

Chengdu

Thu 23/5

1 stop21h 40m

$703

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Thu 2/5

1 stop27h 15m

Chengdu

Sat 18/5

1 stop19h 35m

$730

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Mon 20/5

1 stop27h 15m

Chengdu

Thu 23/5

1 stop24h 05m

$758

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Thu 2/5

1 stop16h 45m

Chengdu

Sat 18/5

2 stops36h 55m

$1,162

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Mon 20/5

2 stops30h 40m

Chengdu

Thu 23/5

1 stop21h 40m

$1,251

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Thu 2/5

3 stops21h 35m

Chengdu

Sat 18/5

1 stop17h 30m

$1,263

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Sun 30/6

2 stops28h 50m

Chengdu

Fri 12/7

2 stops30h 25m

$1,605

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Sun 30/6

1 stop26h 05m

Chengdu

Fri 12/7

2 stops25h 05m

$1,659

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Sat 29/6

2 stops17h 10m

Chengdu

Fri 12/7

3 stops31h 20m

$1,790

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Deals found on 19/4

When is the best time to 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 28 January 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chengdu, you should look to book at least 15 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne Airport to Chengdu?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Chengdu. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.
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Midday
Afternoon
Evening
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Chengdu flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Chengdu by month

Plan your trip from Melbourne to Chengdu by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Melbourne to Chengdu is currently $0 while a return flight costs $1,214. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chengdu (average of $378). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chengdu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $845). 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.

January

$944

February

$755

March

$590

April

$694

May

$795

June

$926

July

$862

August

$870

September

$912

October

$772

November

$756

December

$1,318

Temperature and rainfall in Chengdu by month

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

CTU

Temperature

6 - 25 °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 20 April 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with China Eastern and China Southern 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 Eastern
7.2
Good
599 reviews
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Boarding

7.4

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

Pros: New planes. Spotlessly clean. Hard working helpful staff. Good boarding. Adequate legroom by modern standards. Food typical of economy these days. OK. But really good staff.Cons: Fried rice breakfast out of Rome. Mushy. But overall food out of Sydney, Rome and Shanghai, fine.

China Eastern
7.2
Good
599 reviews
China Eastern
7.2
Good
599 reviews
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Boarding

7.4

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

Pros: New planes. Spotlessly clean. Hard working helpful staff. Good boarding. Adequate legroom by modern standards. Food typical of economy these days. OK. But really good staff.Cons: Fried rice breakfast out of Rome. Mushy. But overall food out of Sydney, Rome and Shanghai, fine.

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. 5 airlines have flights to Chengdu from Melbourne on a regular basis.

  • Can I find flights from Melbourne Airport to Chengdu for under $800 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Melbourne Airport to Chengdu for under $800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on China Southern for just $703, but on average you can expect to pay $1,755.

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

    China Southern, at $703, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Chengdu. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be China Eastern. China Southern is priced at 36% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport to Chengdu?

    Sichuan Airlines, Air China and China Southern are the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Chengdu.

  • What does MEL to CTU mean?

    Great question - MEL to CTU just means Melbourne Airport to Chengdu Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Chengdu that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Melbourne to Chengdu flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Melbourne to Chengdu with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Melbourne to Chengdu flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Chengdu that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Melbourne to Chengdu offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Melbourne to Chengdu?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Melbourne to Chengdu flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Melbourne Airport to Chengdu flight deals updated?

    The Melbourne Airport to Chengdu flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 20/4.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Melbourne to Chengdu

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Air ChinaCheapest$546Average$858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest$651Average$968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$682Average$1,026FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China EasternCheapest$743Average$959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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