Which airlines fly to Chengdu?

China Southern, Sichuan Airlines and China Eastern are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chengdu from Melbourne according to our data. China Southern is the first choice among our users, with 67% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Chengdu. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Chengdu on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

China Eastern is the most popular carrier operating from Melbourne to Chengdu

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

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Chengdu Airport are updated daily.

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

There are 3 operators available for flights from Melbourne to Chengdu Airport as of August 2026.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne to Chengdu Airport.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your Chengdu Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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11:20 - 11:45MEL Melbourne-CTU Chengdu

27h 25m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

12:30 - 21:30CTU Chengdu-MEL Melbourne

30h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$816China Southern

Fri, 23 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

11:20 - 22:40MEL Melbourne-CTU Chengdu

14h 20m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

12:30 - 21:30CTU Chengdu-MEL Melbourne

30h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$830China Southern

Fri, 23 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

11:20 - 22:40MEL Melbourne-CTU Chengdu

14h 20m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

15:30 - 21:30CTU Chengdu-MEL Melbourne

27h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$830China Southern

Tue, 20 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

10:20 - 10:40MEL Melbourne-CTU Chengdu

26h 20m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

21:15 - 20:20CTU Chengdu-MEL Melbourne

20h 05m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$835China Southern

Fri, 25 Sep - Thu, 15 Oct

12:00 - 12:15MEL Melbourne-CTU Chengdu

27h 15m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

14:35 - 14:05CTU Chengdu-MEL Melbourne

20h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$837China Eastern

Sun, 18 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

11:00 - 15:15MEL Melbourne-CTU Chengdu

30h 15m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

18:10 - 10:00CTU Chengdu-MEL Melbourne

36h 50m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$890China Eastern

Tue, 22 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

21:30 - 15:15MEL Melbourne-CTU Chengdu

19h 45m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

18:10 - 10:00CTU Chengdu-MEL Melbourne

36h 50m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$890China Eastern

Tue, 29 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

22:15 - 18:10MEL Melbourne-CTU Chengdu

22h 55m1 stop Shenzhen

11:50 - 13:00CTU Chengdu-MEL Melbourne

22h 10m1 stop Shenzhen

$892Shenzhen Airlines

Sun, 25 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

22:15 - 18:10MEL Melbourne-CTU Chengdu

22h 55m1 stop Shenzhen

11:50 - 13:00CTU Chengdu-MEL Melbourne

22h 10m1 stop Shenzhen

$893Shenzhen Airlines

Sun, 25 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

22:15 - 18:10MEL Melbourne-CTU Chengdu

22h 55m1 stop Shenzhen

11:50 - 13:00CTU Chengdu-MEL Melbourne

22h 10m1 stop Shenzhen

$895Shenzhen Airlines

Sun, 25 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

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21:00 - 21:55MEL Melbourne-CTU Chengdu

26h 55m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Hong Kong Intl

13:55 - 22:15CTU Chengdu-MEL Melbourne

30h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,058Multiple Airlines

Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep

00:30 - 20:40MEL Melbourne-CTU Chengdu

22h 10m3 stops Ho Chi Minh City Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Guangzhou Baiyun

20:30 - 14:25CTU Chengdu-MEL Melbourne

15h 55m1 stop Beijing Capital

$1,061Multiple Airlines

Mon, 31 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep

11:00 - 11:05MEL Melbourne-CTU Chengdu

26h 05m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

13:30 - 12:40CTU Chengdu-MEL Melbourne

21h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,068China Eastern

Wed, 2 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep

11:00 - 01:20MEL Melbourne-CTU Chengdu

16h 20m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

13:30 - 09:00CTU Chengdu-MEL Melbourne

17h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,137China Eastern

Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep

10:20 - 11:00MEL Melbourne-CTU Chengdu

26h 40m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Beijing Daxing Intl

17:00 - 08:40CTU Chengdu-MEL Melbourne

13h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,146China Southern

Fri, 4 Sep - Fri, 11 Sep

21:20 - 20:50MEL Melbourne-CTU Chengdu

25h 30m1 stop Shenzhen

18:30 - 00:10CTU Chengdu-MEL Melbourne

26h 40m2 stops Shenzhen Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

$1,150Multiple Airlines

Tue, 1 Sep - Fri, 16 Oct

12:00 - 20:00MEL Melbourne-CTU Chengdu

34h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

21:15 - 19:20CTU Chengdu-MEL Melbourne

20h 05m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,161Multiple Airlines

Sat, 5 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep

08:00 - 00:25MEL Melbourne-CTU Chengdu

18h 25m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

21:00 - 06:00CTU Chengdu-MEL Melbourne

31h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,161Multiple Airlines

Fri, 4 Sep - Fri, 11 Sep

10:20 - 14:55MEL Melbourne-CTU Chengdu

30h 35m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Beijing Daxing Intl

13:00 - 08:40CTU Chengdu-MEL Melbourne

17h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,435China Southern

Wed, 2 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep

10:20 - 14:55MEL Melbourne-CTU Chengdu

30h 35m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Beijing Daxing Intl

08:30 - 08:40CTU Chengdu-MEL Melbourne

22h 10m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,689China Southern

Wed, 2 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep

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China Southern

23 Oct

MEL11:20Melbourne

27h 25m

1 stop

CTU11:45Chengdu

31 Oct

CTU12:30Chengdu

30h 00m

1 stop

MEL21:30Melbourne

$816

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20 Oct

MEL11:20Melbourne

14h 20m

1 stop

CTU22:40Chengdu

29 Oct

CTU15:30Chengdu

27h 00m

1 stop

MEL21:30Melbourne

$830

China Southern

25 Sept

MEL10:20Melbourne

26h 20m

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15 Oct

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20h 05m

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MEL20:20Melbourne

$835

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China Eastern

18 Oct

MEL12:00Melbourne

27h 15m

1 stop

CTU12:15Chengdu

29 Oct

CTU14:35Chengdu

20h 30m

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MEL14:05Melbourne

$837

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22 Sept

MEL11:00Melbourne

30h 15m

1 stop

CTU15:15Chengdu

6 Oct

CTU18:10Chengdu

36h 50m

1 stop

MEL10:00Melbourne

$890

China Eastern

29 Sept

MEL21:30Melbourne

19h 45m

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CTU15:15Chengdu

6 Oct

CTU18:10Chengdu

36h 50m

1 stop

MEL10:00Melbourne

$899

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$892

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Sun 25/10

22:15-18:10

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$893

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11:50-13:00

1 stop22h 10m

$895

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,055 to $1,765.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $816.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chengdu?

The month of May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chengdu from Melbourne, with most prices found around $572. If you’re not able to fly to Chengdu in May, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from Melbourne to Chengdu during February average around $643.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chengdu from Melbourne when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chengdu for around $965 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 for as low as $521 on momondo.

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Best price found	$470
Fastest flight time	12h 30m
Direct flights	Tue and Sat
Airports in Chengdu	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Chengdu from Melbourne in the past 72 hours is $470. The best return flight deal from Melbourne to Chengdu found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $816.

The fastest flight from Melbourne to Chengdu takes 12h 30m

Direct flights go from Melbourne to Chengdu on Tuesday and Saturday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There is 1 airport in Chengdu. From Melbourne there are direct flights to Chengdu (CTU).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to Chengdu

How far is Melbourne to Chengdu by plane?
A flight from Melbourne to Chengdu will travel around 8712.4 km. By plane, this route typically takes 12h 30m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne to Chengdu Airport?
Prices for flights from Melbourne to Chengdu Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne to Chengdu Airport?
There are 3 operators available for flights from Melbourne to Chengdu Airport as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne to Chengdu Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne to Chengdu Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chengdu Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Chengdu Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Melbourne to Chengdu

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
China Southern	PriceFrom $484	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 172 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Air China	PriceFrom $624	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 163 reviews	Search Air China flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $635	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 236 reviews	Search China Eastern flights

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