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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Chengdu from $454

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 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CTU
23 May — 30 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Chengdu

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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 23 April 2026.

Tue 20/1011:20
MEL
-
CTU
1 stop14h 20m
China Southern
Tue 3/1119:30
CTU
-
MEL
1 stop23h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 19/4$750
Tue 2/610:20
MEL
-
CTU
1 stop14h 20m
China Southern
Tue 9/619:00
CTU
-
MEL
1 stop22h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 17/4$757
Wed 3/621:00
MEL
-
CTU
1 stop15h 45m
China Southern
Wed 24/622:00
CTU
-
MEL
1 stop19h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 20/4$815
Wed 3/610:20
MEL
-
CTU
1 stop14h 20m
China Southern
Wed 10/613:00
CTU
-
MEL
1 stop17h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 19/4$817
Thu 4/607:00
MEL
-
CTU
1 stop28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/610:55
CTU
-
MEL
1 stop16h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4$828
Mon 3/821:00
MEL
-
CTU
1 stop15h 45m
China Southern
Fri 21/815:00
CTU
-
MEL
1 stop15h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 21/4$871
Wed 5/810:20
MEL
-
CTU
1 stop14h 20m
China Southern
Wed 26/813:00
CTU
-
MEL
1 stop17h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 18/4$876
Tue 4/810:20
MEL
-
CTU
1 stop14h 20m
China Southern
Tue 25/817:00
CTU
-
MEL
1 stop13h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 17/4$877
Tue 2/621:20
MEL
-
CTU
1 stop15h 55m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sat 6/618:30
CTU
-
MEL
1 stop15h 30m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 20/4$887
Wed 4/1111:25
MEL
-
CTU
1 stop14h 55m
China Southern
Fri 13/1119:30
CTU
-
MEL
1 stop23h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 21/4$889
Sat 6/607:00
MEL
-
CTU
1 stop28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 14/610:55
CTU
-
MEL
1 stop16h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4$895
Tue 20/1006:00
AVV
-
CTU
2 stops19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/1122:30
CTU
-
AVV
2 stops30h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4$1,557

Find 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 23 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$750

One-way from

$454

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$704
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 20/10-3/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Chengdu
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7/5
  • 7/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Chengdu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($287 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($72 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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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 23 April 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Mon 19/10

11:20-22:40

1 stop14h 20m

Chengdu

Mon 2/11

22:30-21:30

1 stop20h 00m

$1,007

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Thu 14/5

12:00-13:45

2 stops27h 45m

Chengdu

Thu 28/5

16:30-12:00

1 stop17h 30m

$1,106
Fastest return journey

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Thu 20/8

11:00-01:20

1 stop16h 20m

Chengdu

Mon 24/8

18:10-12:40

1 stop16h 30m

$1,174

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Mon 3/8

19:40-14:55

1 stop21h 15m

Chengdu

Fri 21/8

21:00-18:35

2 stops19h 35m

$1,184

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Tue 1/9

21:30-15:15

1 stop19h 45m

Chengdu

Tue 22/9

20:30-14:55

1 stop16h 25m

$1,225

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Fri 25/9

10:20-22:40

1 stop14h 20m

Chengdu

Sat 3/10

22:00-19:20

1 stop19h 20m

$1,283

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Thu 14/5

21:00-11:45

1 stop16h 45m

Chengdu

Thu 28/5

22:00-19:20

1 stop19h 20m

$1,328

MelbourneChengdu

AVV - CTU

AVVCTU

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 20/10

06:00-22:40

2 stops19h 40m

Chengdu

Tue 3/11

22:30-07:35

2 stops30h 05m

$1,557
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Thu 7/5

00:30-09:35

2 stops35h 05m

$454

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Tue 28/4

11:00-12:15

1 stop27h 15m

$514

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Chengdu

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chengdu from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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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 17 April 2026.

Booking 44 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Chengdu (average of $430). Flying from Melbourne to Chengdu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $966). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Chengdu?

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 23 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to Chengdu, such as China Southern,Air China, andChina Eastern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.4
Good
149 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5
China Southern
7.4
Good
149 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
149 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5
Air China
7.3
Good
148 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
149 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5
China Eastern
7.2
Good
208 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
149 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5

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 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Chengdu?

    For as low as $1,007, China Southern can have you in Chengdu from Melbourne in 14h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8690 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to Chengdu round-trip from $441. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air China, from $568, and China Eastern, from $617. China Southern is currently priced 44% 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Chengdu (average of $430). Flying from Melbourne to Chengdu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $966). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Chengdu

Discover the top 3 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 23 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$441Average$656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest$568Average$1,344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest$617Average$816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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