AU$ 428 Cheap Flights from Chengdu to Melbourne

FAQ

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Chengdu to Melbourne?

  At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Chengdu to Melbourne with the following airlines, including: Sichuan Airlines China Southern Airlines Thai Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is the flights from Chengdu (CTU) to Melbourne (MEL)?

  It takes about 10 hours 20 minutes to fly from Chengdu (CTU) to Melbourne (MEL).

• When is the best time to book flights from Chengdu to Melbourne?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chengdu to Melbourne is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Chengdu to Melbourne?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 3 flight per week flying from Chengdu to Melbourne. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Sichuan Airlines: S/M/-/W/T/F/S -- 3U3885 (02:49) China Southern Airlines: -/M/-/W/T/F/- -- CZ1526 (02:49)

• When are flight tickets from Chengdu (CTU) to Melbourne (MEL) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Chengdu to Melbourne is December, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Chengdu to Melbourne on?

  After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chengdu to Melbourne on November 24, 2025 with VietJet Air, with prices starting at AU$ 256.

• Which airports can I fly to for Melbourne from Chengdu?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Melbourne, with Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Melbourne Airport (TFU-MEL) is by far the most common option on this route: Avalon Airport (AVV) Moorabbin (Harry Hawker) Airport (MBW) Essendon Airport (MEB) Melbourne Airport (MEL).

• Is there any time difference between Chengdu and Melbourne?

  The time difference between Melbourne and Chengdu is 2h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Chengdu to Melbourne?

  Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.