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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Chengdu from $358

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 18/4. 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
24 Mar — 31 Mar1
1 adult
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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 19 March 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Round-trip from

$713

One-way from

$605
High demand for flights, 31% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 32% potential price drop
From Melbourne to Chengdu
One-way flight from Melbourne to Chengdu

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 37% 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 $794. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $981.

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 $606.

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 17% versus a flight in the morning.

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 651,626 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest China Eastern flights we've detected travelling from Melbourne to Chengdu. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Mon 20/511:00MEL - CTU
1 stop30h 15mChina Eastern
Wed 22/513:30CTU - MEL
1 stop17h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/3$1,003
Wed 17/411:00MEL - CTU
1 stop27h 15mChina Eastern
Wed 24/413:30CTU - MEL
1 stop17h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/3$1,022
Sat 29/621:30MEL - CTU
1 stop19h 45mChina Eastern
Sat 20/706:55CTU - MEL
1 stop24h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/3$1,160
Mon 20/511:00MEL - CTU
1 stop30h 15mChina Eastern
Wed 22/506:55CTU - MEL
1 stop24h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/3$1,259
Thu 16/513:20MEL - CTU
3 stops52h 45mChina Eastern
Tue 21/517:30CTU - MEL
2 stops19h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/3$1,985

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 651,626 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest China Southern flights we've found from Melbourne to Chengdu. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Thu 2/510:20MEL - CTU
1 stop14h 30mChina Southern
Sat 18/509:00CTU - MEL
1 stop21h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 17/3$634
Thu 2/509:00MEL - CTU
2 stops27h 40mChina Southern
Sat 18/517:00CTU - MEL
1 stop13h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 17/3$664
Fri 31/510:20MEL - CTU
1 stop14h 30mChina Southern
Wed 5/622:00CTU - MEL
1 stop32h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 17/3$695
Thu 2/509:00MEL - CTU
2 stops27h 40mChina Southern
Sat 18/517:00CTU - MEL
2 stops37h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 17/3$704
Wed 17/410:20MEL - CTU
1 stop14h 30mChina Southern
Wed 24/417:00CTU - MEL
2 stops23h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3$896
Mon 20/516:00MEL - CTU
2 stops27h 40mChina Southern
Wed 22/509:00CTU - MEL
1 stop21h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 16/3$907
Mon 20/516:00MEL - CTU
2 stops30h 40mChina Southern
Wed 22/509:00CTU - MEL
2 stops27h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 16/3$949
Sat 29/609:00MEL - CTU
2 stops27h 40mChina Southern
Sat 20/719:50CTU - MEL
2 stops40h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 16/3$1,365
Thu 28/311:25MEL - CTU
1 stop14h 35mChina Southern
Tue 2/422:00CTU - MEL
1 stop32h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3$1,831

Cheap Melbourne to Chengdu flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from Melbourne to Chengdu specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 651,626 searches. Prices were last updated on 19 March 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Melbourne to Chengdu in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Wed 17/410:20MEL - CTU
1 stop14h 30mChina Southern
Wed 24/417:00CTU - MEL
2 stops23h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3$896
Thu 28/306:00MEL - CTU
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/415:00CTU - MEL
1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$917
Wed 17/406:00MEL - CTU
2 stops18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/412:00CTU - MEL
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$942
Thu 28/306:00MEL - CTU
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/422:00CTU - MEL
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,004
Wed 17/411:00MEL - CTU
1 stop27h 15mChina Eastern
Wed 24/413:30CTU - MEL
1 stop17h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/3$1,022
Thu 28/306:00AVV - CTU
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/417:00CTU - AVV
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,045
Wed 27/301:30MEL - CTU
2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/419:00CTU - MEL
1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,164
Wed 27/301:30MEL - CTU
3 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/414:30CTU - MEL
1 stop22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,214
Wed 27/301:30MEL - CTU
3 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/422:00CTU - MEL
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,300

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 651,626 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Melbourne to Chengdu in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Fri 31/520:00MEL - CTU
1 stop17h 25mAir China
Wed 5/621:15CTU - MEL
2 stops39h 20mAir China
Deal found 17/3$616
Thu 2/510:20MEL - CTU
1 stop14h 30mChina Southern
Sat 18/509:00CTU - MEL
1 stop21h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 17/3$634
Thu 2/509:00MEL - CTU
2 stops27h 40mChina Southern
Sat 18/517:00CTU - MEL
1 stop13h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 17/3$664
Fri 31/510:20MEL - CTU
1 stop14h 30mChina Southern
Wed 5/622:00CTU - MEL
1 stop32h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 17/3$695
Thu 2/509:00MEL - CTU
2 stops27h 40mChina Southern
Sat 18/517:00CTU - MEL
2 stops37h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 17/3$704
Fri 31/521:00MEL - CTU
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/622:00CTU - MEL
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$760
Thu 16/516:00MEL - CTU
2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/517:30CTU - MEL
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$789
Fri 10/520:00MEL - CTU
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/520:30CTU - MEL
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$865
Wed 17/410:20MEL - CTU
1 stop14h 30mChina Southern
Wed 24/417:00CTU - MEL
2 stops23h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3$896

Melbourne to Chengdu flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Melbourne to Chengdu for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 651,626 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
Book one of these great deals on flights from Melbourne to Chengdu. Users should be sure to double check the price, date, and time of their last-minute flight.
Thu 28/306:00MEL - CTU
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/415:00CTU - MEL
1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$917
Thu 28/306:00MEL - CTU
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/422:00CTU - MEL
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,004
Thu 28/306:00AVV - CTU
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/417:00CTU - AVV
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,045
Wed 27/301:30MEL - CTU
2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/419:00CTU - MEL
1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,164
Wed 27/301:30MEL - CTU
3 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/414:30CTU - MEL
1 stop22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,214
Wed 27/301:30MEL - CTU
3 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/422:00CTU - MEL
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,300
Thu 28/311:25MEL - CTU
1 stop14h 35mChina Southern
Tue 2/422:00CTU - MEL
1 stop32h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3$1,831

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 651,626 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
Users travelling one-way from Melbourne to Chengdu can select one of these great deals. Those seeking round-trip flights from Melbourne to Chengdu should utilise the search form at the top of the page.
Thu 18/410:20MEL - CTU
1 stop31h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3$358
Thu 18/414:55AVV - CTU
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$385
Thu 18/406:00MEL - CTU
2 stops18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$392
Thu 18/412:45MEL - CTU
3 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$576
Wed 17/400:30MEL - CTU
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$605
Sat 30/322:30MEL - CTU
1 stop16h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/3$1,225
Sat 30/322:30MEL - CTU
2 stops21h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/3$1,614
Sat 30/322:30MEL - CTU
3 stops21h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/3$1,676
Fri 29/312:00MEL - CTU
1 stop15h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/3$1,767

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 651,626 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$616 - $1,003

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Fri 31/5

1 stop17h 25m

Chengdu

Wed 5/6

2 stops39h 20m

$616

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Thu 2/5

1 stop14h 30m

Chengdu

Sat 18/5

1 stop21h 40m

$634

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Thu 2/5

2 stops27h 40m

Chengdu

Sat 18/5

1 stop13h 40m

$664

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Fri 31/5

1 stop14h 30m

Chengdu

Wed 5/6

1 stop32h 40m

$695

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Thu 2/5

2 stops27h 40m

Chengdu

Sat 18/5

2 stops37h 05m

$704

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Fri 31/5

2 stops27h 50m

Chengdu

Wed 5/6

2 stops23h 35m

$760

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Tue 16/4

1 stop14h 30m

Chengdu

Tue 23/4

1 stop28h 35m

$789

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Fri 10/5

1 stop16h 30m

Chengdu

Sun 19/5

2 stops24h 50m

$865

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Mon 20/5

1 stop30h 15m

Chengdu

Wed 22/5

1 stop17h 30m

$1,003

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 17/3

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 17 March 2024.
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Midday
Afternoon
Evening
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Chengdu flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings 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 $955 while a return flight costs $748. Price data was last updated on 17 March 2024.

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Chengdu (average of $468). 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

$922

February

$737

March

$713

April

$806

May

$803

June

$952

July

$853

August

$850

September

$897

October

$754

November

$739

December

$1,287

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 19 March 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown China Eastern and China Southern from Melbourne to Chengdu. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.9
Good
390 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experienceCons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

7.9
Good
390 reviews
7.9
Good
390 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experienceCons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

7.2
Good
724 reviews
7.9
Good
390 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experienceCons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

7.1
Good
614 reviews
7.9
Good
390 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experienceCons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $700 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Melbourne to Chengdu for under $700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air China for just $616, but on average you can expect to pay $867.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Melbourne to Chengdu for under $1,000?

    There are currently 7+ open flights from Melbourne to Chengdu within the next 7 days for less than $1,000.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to Chengdu round-trip from $616. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are China Southern, from $634, and China Eastern, from $1,003. Air China is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne 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! 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).

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Top 5 airlines flying from Melbourne to Chengdu

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Air ChinaCheapest$538Average$926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest$645Average$953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$668Average$1,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China EasternCheapest$724Average$956FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$828Average$1,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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