Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Melbourne Airport and Chengdu?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $705 to $848. The lowest price recently found on this route was $578.

Question 1

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Melbourne Airport and Chengdu?

Accepted Answer

Guangzhou (CAN) was the most common stop: 88% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Question 2

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Melbourne Airport to Chengdu?

Accepted Answer

Flights connecting via Guangzhou (CAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 14h 49m.

Question 3

What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Melbourne Airport and Chengdu?

Accepted Answer

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.Typical prices usually range from $705 to $848.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $578.

Question 4

How have Melbourne Airport to Chengdu flight prices changed over time?

Accepted Answer

As of August 2025, prices for Melbourne Airport to Chengdu flights are approximately 21% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

Question 5

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chengdu?

Accepted Answer

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chengdu from Melbourne Airport, with most prices found around $480. If you’re not able to fly to Chengdu in February, then May is your next best option. Flight prices from Melbourne Airport to Chengdu during May average around $510.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chengdu from Melbourne Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chengdu for around $855 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chengdu from Melbourne Airport for as low as $653 on momondo.

Question 7

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to Chengdu?

Accepted Answer

China Eastern, China Southern, and Air China are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Chengdu

Question 8

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Melbourne Airport to Chengdu?

Accepted Answer

Beijing (PEK) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 48m.

Question 9

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Melbourne Airport to Chengdu?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Beijing (PEK) offer the lowest average return price of $1,469.

Question 10

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chengdu?

Accepted Answer

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from Melbourne Airport to Chengdu when you can find flight prices for as low as $787. Flying to Chengdu in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights to Chengdu are more costly in the evening, with an average ticket price of $900. Departure times in the evening fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

Question 11

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chengdu?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest day to depart from Melbourne Airport to Chengdu is on a Tuesday. Travellers who choose to depart for Chengdu on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as $704. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Monday because tickets tend to average around $1,024. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Chengdu.

Question 12

Which airlines fly to Chengdu?

Accepted Answer

China Southern, Sichuan Airlines and China Eastern are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chengdu from Melbourne Airport according to our data. China Southern is the first choice among our users, with 40% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Chengdu. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Chengdu on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Question 13

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Chengdu Airport?

Accepted Answer

Prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Chengdu Airport refresh daily.

Question 14

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne Airport to Chengdu Airport?

Accepted Answer

As of August 2025, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Melbourne Airport to Chengdu Airport.

Question 15

How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne Airport to Chengdu Airport?

Accepted Answer

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne Airport to Chengdu Airport.

Question 16

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chengdu Airport?

Accepted Answer

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chengdu Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chengdu Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best price found	$398
Fastest flight time	14h 20m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Chengdu	1 airport

Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
China Eastern	PriceFrom $466	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 159 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $478	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 104 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Air China	PriceFrom $565	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 93 reviews	Search Air China flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $597	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 14 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Melbourne Airport and Chengdu?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chengdu?

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chengdu?

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chengdu?

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

How have Melbourne Airport to Chengdu flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2025, prices for Melbourne Airport to Chengdu flights are approximately 21% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to Chengdu?

China Eastern, China Southern, and Air China are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Chengdu

Which airlines fly to Chengdu?

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Melbourne Airport and Chengdu?

Guangzhou (CAN) was the most common stop: 88% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Melbourne Airport to Chengdu?

Flights via Beijing (PEK) offer the lowest average return price of $1,469.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Melbourne Airport to Chengdu?

Flights connecting via Guangzhou (CAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 14h 49m.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Melbourne Airport to Chengdu?

Beijing (PEK) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 48m.

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