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$489 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Chengdu – Compare and Save

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne to Chengdu departing on 27/10. 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.
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
$727
Typical prices: $841-$1,779
China Southern
Fri 4/9Mon 7/9
MEL - CTU • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$489
Typical prices: $413-$553
China Eastern
Tue 27/10
MEL - CTU • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Melbourne and Chengdu. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Top stopover airports
Guangzhou (CAN)
Cheapest • Avg $961 (return)
Guangzhou (CAN)
Shortest trip • 15h 24m (one-way)
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When to book
5 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 20% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
May
Cheapest • 40% price drop
April
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Chengdu (MEL-CTU)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to Chengdu that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Chengdu

Fri, 4 Sep - Mon, 7 Sep
China Southern Logo
10:20 - 11:45MEL  Melbourne-CTU Chengdu
27h 25m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
17:00 - 08:40CTU  Chengdu-MEL Melbourne
13h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
$727China Southern
Tue, 8 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep
China Southern Logo
10:20 - 17:35MEL  Melbourne-CTU Chengdu
33h 15m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
17:00 - 08:40CTU  Chengdu-MEL Melbourne
13h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
$736China Southern
Fri, 23 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct
China Southern Logo
11:20 - 11:45MEL  Melbourne-CTU Chengdu
27h 25m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
13:30 - 09:45CTU  Chengdu-MEL Melbourne
17h 15m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
$751China Southern
Mon, 21 Sep - Fri, 2 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:00 - 09:50MEL  Melbourne-CTU Chengdu
28h 50m1 stop Hangzhou
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:55 - 05:00CTU  Chengdu-MEL Melbourne
16h 05m1 stop Hangzhou
$911Multiple Airlines
Fri, 23 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:00 - 15:20MEL  Melbourne-CTU Chengdu
28h 20m2 stops Singapore Changi Shenzhen
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:30 - 13:00CTU  Chengdu-MEL Melbourne
17h 30m1 stop Shenzhen
$970Multiple Airlines
Sat, 12 Sep - Fri, 9 Oct
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
12:00 - 20:00MEL  Melbourne-CTU Chengdu
34h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
21:00 - 11:30CTU  Chengdu-MEL Melbourne
35h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$973Hong Kong Airlines
Wed, 2 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep
Air China Logo
19:40 - 14:55MEL  Melbourne-CTU Chengdu
21h 15m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
22:00 - 14:25CTU  Chengdu-MEL Melbourne
38h 25m2 stops Shenzhen Beijing Capital
$1,074Air China
Wed, 2 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep
Air China Logo
19:40 - 19:10MEL  Melbourne-CTU Chengdu
25h 30m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen
Air China Logo
22:00 - 14:25CTU  Chengdu-MEL Melbourne
38h 25m2 stops Shenzhen Beijing Capital
$1,100Air China
Mon, 21 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct
China Eastern Logo
11:00 - 01:20MEL  Melbourne-CTU Chengdu
16h 20m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
13:30 - 09:00CTU  Chengdu-MEL Melbourne
17h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,271China Eastern
Tue, 22 Dec - Sun, 27 Dec
China Eastern Logo
12:00 - 00:55MEL  Melbourne-CTU Chengdu
15h 55m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
11:50 - 14:05CTU  Chengdu-MEL Melbourne
23h 15m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,707China Eastern
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Chengdu flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Chengdu to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Chengdu?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chengdu departing in September.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Chengdu from Melbourne Airport usually cost between $700 and $729 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $727 on China Southern (4 Sept–7 Sept).

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Chengdu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Chengdu is May, where tickets cost $577 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,953 and $1,668 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Chengdu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Chengdu, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$489
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 26% lower on average.
Flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Chengdu

When to book flights from Melbourne to Chengdu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Chengdu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Chengdu flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Chengdu?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chengdu was $489 for a one-way ticket and $727 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Chengdu?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Chengdu?

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) and Chengdu, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to Chengdu, China Southern or Air China?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Chengdu are China Southern and Air China. With an average price for the route of $708 and an overall rating of 7.4, China Southern is the most popular choice. Air China is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,780 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Chengdu?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Chengdu.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Chengdu?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chengdu from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Chengdu?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Chengdu with an airline and back to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Chengdu?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chengdu from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Other airlines flying from Melbourne to Chengdu

Flights from the other most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Chengdu according to KAYAK users. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability are not guaranteed.
China Eastern flights from Melbourne Airport to Chengdu
China Southern flights from Melbourne Airport to Chengdu