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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chengdu to Melbourne? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $708. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Melbourne.$706 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 May, returning Mon, 11 May.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $706, select.

Melbourne.$708 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Apr, returning Sat, 11 Apr.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Thu, 2 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 11 Apr, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $708, select.

Melbourne.$711 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Jun, returning Mon, 20 Jul.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Chengdu Shuangliu International on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $711, select.

Melbourne.$713 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Apr, returning Mon, 4 May.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Chengdu Shuangliu International on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $713, select.

Melbourne.$764 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Apr, returning Tue, 16 Jun.Return flight with Air China and Shenzhen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Chengdu Shuangliu International on Thu, 2 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Shenzhen Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 16 Jun, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $764, select.

Melbourne.$792 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Aug, returning Mon, 17 Aug.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $792, select.

Melbourne.$857 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Mar, returning Fri, 10 Apr.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Sun, 29 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 10 Apr, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $857, select.

Melbourne.$872 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Mar, returning Mon, 16 Mar.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Chengdu Shuangliu International on Fri, 13 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 16 Mar, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $872, select.

Melbourne.$941 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Apr, returning Thu, 2 Jul.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $941, select.

Melbourne.$959 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 May, returning Fri, 28 Aug.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Tue, 12 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $959, select.

Melbourne.$969 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Jun, returning Tue, 16 Jun.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Tue, 9 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 16 Jun, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $969, select.

Melbourne.$981 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with Juneyao Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Juneyao Airlines, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Juneyao Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $981, select.

Melbourne.$988 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Sep, returning Fri, 25 Sep.Return flight with Juneyao Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Juneyao Airlines, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Juneyao Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $988, select.

Melbourne.$1,015 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Thu, 14 Jan.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,015, select.

Melbourne.$1,072 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Jul, returning Fri, 31 Jul.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,072, select.

Melbourne.$1,074 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Jul, returning Sat, 1 Aug.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,074, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chengdu to Melbourne

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chengdu to Melbourne flights are currently cheapest in May.

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Chengdu to Melbourne: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$706
Cheapest month to fly	May
Average flight time	10 hrs, 35 mins
Most popular airline	Sichuan Airlines
Average flights per week	60

Finding cheap flights from Chengdu to Melbourne: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Melbourne?

There are 3 airports in Melbourne: Melbourne Essendon, Melbourne Tullamarine and Melbourne Avalon.

How much are return flights from Chengdu to Melbourne?

The best price we found for a return flight from Chengdu to Melbourne is $706. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Chengdu to Melbourne?

10 hours and 35 minutes is the average flight time from Chengdu to Melbourne.

Which airlines fly direct from Chengdu to Melbourne?

Sichuan Airlines and China Southern fly direct from Chengdu to Melbourne.

How many flights are there a week from Chengdu to Melbourne?

As of March 2026, there are 10 flights per week flying from Chengdu to Melbourne.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chengdu to Melbourne?

The cheapest month to fly from Chengdu to Melbourne is usually May.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Melbourne?

If you're flying from Chengdu, the cheapest airport near Melbourne is Melbourne Tullamarine – which is 18.8 km away from the centre of Melbourne. We've found flights into this airport from $706.

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

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chengdu to Melbourne on Monday, 4 May 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Chengdu to Melbourne?

Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 35 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Chengdu to Melbourne?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Melbourne but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Melbourne?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Melbourne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Melbourne?

In March, the average temperature is usually around 18°C. February is typically the warmest month in Melbourne, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is September.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Chengdu to Melbourne with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Melbourne is China Southern. And the cheapest airline that flies to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is Sichuan Airlines.

Flying from Chengdu to Melbourne: what you need to know

There are two main airports to choose from in Chengdu. Explore your options departing from Tianfu International Airport (TFU) or Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) when booking your flight from Chengdu to Melbourne.
Hop off the plane at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), the major arrival point in Melbourne.
The average time for a direct Chengdu to Melbourne flight is 10 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is three hours ahead of Chengdu.
With five flights a week between the two airports, Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the most popular route. Hop on the earliest flight from Chengdu to Melbourne with Sichuan Airlines at 01:30. If you prefer to get more out of your day before leaving, the last departure from TFU to MEL is with Sichuan Airlines at 01:40.
To ensure you catch your Chengdu to Melbourne flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chengdu to Melbourne

Get cheap Chengdu to Melbourne flights by booking two months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time for picking up a bargain.
May is the best month for scoring a fantastic deal on a plane ticket from Chengdu to Melbourne. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Snapping up a cheap flight from Chengdu to Melbourne is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your Chengdu to Melbourne flight results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'

Flying from Chengdu

Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

You can catch a direct flight from Chengdu to Melbourne taking off from Tianfu International Airport (TFU). Start your journey at TFU and come in for landing at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Sichuan Airlines is a well-known airline that offers direct Chengdu to Melbourne plane tickets leaving from TFU.
Central Chengdu to TFU is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take about 1 hour 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Searching for a handy hotel near Tianfu International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Chengdu to Melbourne, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
86.59% of flights departing from Tianfu International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of TFU.

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)

Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your Chengdu to Melbourne flight. Visit friends or family or tick another city off your list. Whatever you want to do, here's where you can stop between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport and Melbourne:
- Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
- Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
Depending on traffic conditions, you can drive to CTU from Chengdu's centre in about 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 kilometres away.
You're going on holiday, so why not enjoy an extra night away? Consider kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport the day before your flight from Chengdu to Melbourne:
Most flights that leave Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport reach their destination as expected. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 90%.
CTU is located at Airport Expressway Entrance.

Arriving in Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 30 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to MEL if you're coming in on a late flight from Chengdu to Melbourne. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and explore Melbourne and beyond with your own set of wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks before your departure date.

Avalon Airport (AVV)

Central Melbourne is about 48 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV). After your flight from Chengdu to Melbourne has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 50 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 2 hours 5 minutes or so.
Sixt, Kangaroo Rental and yesaway car hire make collecting an Avalon Airport rental car easy and quick. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Score the best price by reserving your ride from AVV three weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.

Essendon Airport (MEB)

Head toward the city centre after your flight from Chengdu to Melbourne has arrived. Central Melbourne is about 11 kilometres from Essendon Airport (MEB) and takes roughly 25 minutes to get to by car.
If you're using public transport, the journey time is about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Begin your journey without stressing about how to arrive at your destination with an Essendon Airport rental car. Book your ideal wheels with reliable suppliers here like East Coast, Ace Rental Cars and Goldcar.
Rental companies sometimes offer deals on early bookings, so reserve your vehicle from MEB a few weeks in advance of your flight from Chengdu to Melbourne. A little prep work can make a big difference in cost.

Best time to go to Melbourne

April is the quietest month for flights from Chengdu to Melbourne, while January is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to go to Melbourne based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Book your Chengdu to Melbourne ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Chengdu to Melbourne in July when temperatures average between 4ºC and 13ºC.

More about Melbourne

Start your Melbourne trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Chengdu to Melbourne, browse our range of hotels including:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are essential stops on your Melbourne itinerary.

Explore more of Australia

You've seen Melbourne, now it's time to discover other corners of Australia. Travel around 467 kilometres north-east to Canberra to check off its popular sights. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, Geelong is another essential stop in Australia. No visit is complete without checking out Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.