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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Chengdu from $471

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 16/6. 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
7 May — 14 May1
1 adult
Tue 7/5
Tue 14/5

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 (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 2 May 2024.

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December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$937

Round-trip from

$578
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What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne to Chengdu?

Departing on a Monday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 21% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne 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 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 $796. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $984.

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

Flights from Melbourne to Chengdu lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Melbourne to Chengdu in October, with the cheapest ticket starting at $608.

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

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

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 548,149 searches. Data last updated 2 May 2024.
Wed 10/710:20MEL - CTU
1 stop14h 30mChina Southern
Tue 10/909:00CTU - MEL
1 stop21h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 2/5$767
Thu 6/610:20MEL - CTU
1 stop14h 30mChina Southern
Sun 23/613:00CTU - MEL
1 stop17h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 2/5$1,325
Thu 6/616:00MEL - CTU
2 stops20h 40mChina Southern
Sun 23/609:00CTU - MEL
1 stop21h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 2/5$1,534
Thu 6/616:00MEL - CTU
2 stops20h 40mChina Southern
Tue 18/615:00CTU - MEL
1 stop15h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 1/5$1,739
Thu 6/616:00MEL - CTU
2 stops20h 40mChina Southern
Sun 23/617:00CTU - MEL
2 stops23h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 2/5$1,945
Thu 6/616:00MEL - CTU
2 stops20h 40mChina Southern
Tue 18/619:00CTU - MEL
2 stops35h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 1/5$2,173

Cheap Melbourne to Chengdu flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Melbourne to Chengdu specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 548,149 searches. Prices were last updated on 2 May 2024.
Thu 2/521:30MEL - CTU
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/518:00CTU - MEL
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5$822
Thu 6/610:20MEL - CTU
1 stop14h 30mChina Southern
Sun 23/613:00CTU - MEL
1 stop17h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 2/5$1,325
Thu 6/616:00MEL - CTU
2 stops20h 40mChina Southern
Sun 23/609:00CTU - MEL
1 stop21h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 2/5$1,534
Thu 6/616:00MEL - CTU
2 stops20h 40mChina Southern
Sun 23/617:00CTU - MEL
2 stops23h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 2/5$1,945
Thu 2/519:00MEL - CTU
2 stops43h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/516:00CTU - MEL
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5$4,506

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 548,149 searches. Data last updated 2 May 2024.
Wed 10/710:20MEL - CTU
1 stop14h 30mChina Southern
Tue 10/909:00CTU - MEL
1 stop21h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 2/5$767
Thu 2/521:30MEL - CTU
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/518:00CTU - MEL
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5$822
Wed 10/706:00MEL - CTU
2 stops18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/913:00CTU - MEL
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5$975
Wed 10/714:55AVV - CTU
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/915:00CTU - AVV
2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5$1,203
Wed 10/714:00MEL - CTU
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/908:30CTU - MEL
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5$1,212
Thu 6/610:20MEL - CTU
1 stop14h 30mChina Southern
Sun 23/613:00CTU - MEL
1 stop17h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 2/5$1,325
Thu 6/616:00MEL - CTU
2 stops20h 40mChina Southern
Sun 23/609:00CTU - MEL
1 stop21h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 2/5$1,534
Thu 6/616:00MEL - CTU
2 stops20h 40mChina Southern
Sun 23/617:00CTU - MEL
2 stops23h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 2/5$1,945
Thu 2/519:00MEL - CTU
2 stops43h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/516:00CTU - MEL
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5$4,506

One-way flights to Chengdu from Melbourne

Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Chengdu. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 548,149 searches. Data last updated 2 May 2024.
Sun 16/607:00MEL - CTU
3 stops53h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$471
Tue 18/607:30MEL - CTU
2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$492
Sat 15/607:30MEL - CTU
2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$509
Wed 19/606:00AVV - CTU
3 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$532
Mon 17/607:00MEL - CTU
2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$539
Sun 16/607:00MEL - CTU
2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$555
Fri 21/610:35AVV - CTU
2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$568
Fri 21/606:00AVV - CTU
3 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$576
Mon 17/616:35AVV - CTU
3 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$631

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 548,149 searches. Data last updated 2 May 2024.

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$723 - $1,521

Route

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Return

Price

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Sun 9/6

3 stops34h 40m

Chengdu

Tue 18/6

1 stop21h 35m

$723

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Wed 10/7

1 stop14h 30m

Chengdu

Tue 10/9

1 stop21h 40m

$767

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Sat 8/6

2 stops24h 20m

Chengdu

Tue 18/6

1 stop19h 35m

$810

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Sun 9/6

1 stop16h 30m

Chengdu

Tue 18/6

1 stop18h 35m

$825

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Sun 9/6

3 stops34h 40m

Chengdu

Tue 18/6

2 stops25h 35m

$935

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Wed 10/7

2 stops18h 50m

Chengdu

Tue 10/9

1 stop17h 40m

$975

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Sat 8/6

2 stops24h 20m

Chengdu

Tue 18/6

2 stops25h 35m

$1,021

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Thu 6/6

1 stop14h 30m

Chengdu

Sun 23/6

1 stop17h 40m

$1,325

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Sun 30/6

1 stop27h 25m

Chengdu

Sun 14/7

1 stop21h 10m

$1,520

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Deals found on 30/4

When is the best time to 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 28 January 2024.
Booking 15 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Chengdu?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Chengdu. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.
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Midday
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne 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 $541 while a return flight costs $989. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.

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

$925

February

$740

March

$578

April

$660

May

$772

June

$943

July

$834

August

$853

September

$894

October

$756

November

$743

December

$1,291

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 2 May 2024.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
542 reviews
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Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.1

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 1

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
542 reviews
China Eastern
7.2
Good
542 reviews
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Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.1

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 1

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.

Air China
7.0
Good
464 reviews
China Eastern
7.2
Good
542 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.1

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 1

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?

    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 5 different airlines.

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

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Melbourne to Chengdu for under $800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $723, but on average you can expect to pay $1,236.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to Chengdu round-trip from $767. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air China, from $825, and China Eastern, from $1,520. China Southern is currently priced 28% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    Before booking your flight from Melbourne to Chengdu, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Sichuan Airlines, Air China or China Southern.

  • 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! Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV), Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW), Bendigo Airport (BXG).

  • 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 to Chengdu flight deals updated?

    The Melbourne to Chengdu flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 2/5.

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