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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chengdu? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 7,814. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chengdu.R 5,153 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Jul.One-way flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,153, select.
Chengdu.R 5,234 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Apr.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 23 Apr, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,234, select.
Chengdu.R 5,421 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Jun.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 11 Jun, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,421, select.
Chengdu.R 5,803 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct.One-way flight with VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,803, select.
Chengdu.R 5,884 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 May.One-way flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,884, select.
Chengdu.R 6,069 per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 Aug.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,069, select.
Chengdu.R 6,550 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov.One-way flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,550, select.
Chengdu.R 6,637 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Jan.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,637, select.
Chengdu.R 6,637 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep.One-way flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,637, select.
Chengdu.R 8,465 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Apr.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,465, select.
Chengdu.R 8,520 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Feb.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,520, select.
Chengdu.R 8,550 per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 May.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 8 May, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,550, select.
Chengdu.R 8,570 per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 Aug.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,570, select.
Chengdu.R 8,579 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,579, select.
Chengdu.R 8,579 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Jul.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,579, select.
Chengdu.R 8,583 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Sep.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,583, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Chengdu

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Melbourne Tullamarine to Chengdu flights are currently cheapest in July.
Apr
from R 5,234
May
from R 5,884
Jun
from R 5,421
Jul
from R 5,153
Aug
from R 6,069
Sep
from R 6,637
Oct
from R 5,803
Nov
from R 6,550
Dec
from R 9,492
Jan
from R 6,637
Feb
from R 8,520
Mar
from R 10,517

Direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Chengdu

Alternative Melbourne Tullamarine to Chengdu routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Melbourne Tullamarine to Chengdu? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Chengdu Shuangliu International

14km from central Chengdu
Closest
from R 5,385
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Chengdu Tianfu International

55km from central Chengdu
Cheapest
from R 5,266
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Melbourne to Chengdu: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 5,153
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time10 hrs, 54 mins
Most popular airlineSichuan Airlines
Average flights per week42

Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Chengdu: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Chengdu: Chengdu Shuangliu International and Chengdu Tianfu International.
The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine to Chengdu is R 7,814. 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.
10 hours and 54 minutes is the average flight time from Melbourne Tullamarine to Chengdu.
Sichuan Airlines and China Southern fly direct from Melbourne Tullamarine to Chengdu.
As of April 2026, there are 14 flights per week flying from Melbourne Tullamarine to Chengdu.
The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Chengdu is usually May.
If you're flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, the cheapest airport near Chengdu is Chengdu Tianfu International – which is 54.7 km away from the centre of Chengdu. We've found flights into this airport from R 7,814.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chengdu on Friday, 1 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 54 minutes.
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 Chengdu 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.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chengdu is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 18°C. July is typically the warmest month in Chengdu, when it usually averages around 31°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 0°C. The rainiest month is August.
Currently, Juneyao Airlines and Sichuan Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Chengdu.

Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Chengdu: what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chengdu and you'll be travelling for around 10 hours 30 minutes.

  • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located in Melbourne. Following the UTC+8 timezone, Chengdu is three hours behind Melbourne.

  • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Tianfu International Airport (TFU) is the most traveled route, with five flights a week to choose from. You can fly from MEL to TFU at 20:20 with Sichuan Airlines.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to get on your MEL to Chengdu flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

  • Direct Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chengdu tickets are available for booking. Tianfu International Airport (TFU) is where you'll be landing.

  • Keep your eyes peeled for offers from Sichuan Airlines. This carrier operates direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chengdu.

  • A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even tick off a new city. When browsing for plane tickets from MEL to Chengdu, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:

    • Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

    • Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

    • Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)

  • Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near MEL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chengdu or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels put convenience first:

  • 67.71% of flights that depart Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on schedule.

How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Chengdu

  • R 5,266 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chengdu flight. Return flight tickets start from R 7,985. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.

  • Book two months before you travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from MEL to Chengdu.

  • Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring an epic deal on Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chengdu tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest price across each month.

  • You don't need to keep checking in to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's an extra saving on cheap flights from MEL to Chengdu.

  • Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chengdu by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'

Airports in Chengdu

Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

  • The distance from Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to central Chengdu is roughly 72 kilometres. It takes about 1 hour 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chengdu. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TFU instead:

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)

  • The centre of Chengdu is around 21 kilometres from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU). Once your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chengdu has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 30 minutes.

  • Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel near CTU. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your MEL to Chengdu flight:

  • Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is located at Airport Expressway Entrance.

Best time to go to Chengdu

  • Before you book your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chengdu, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Chengdu offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while low season brings cheaper hotel rates and smaller crowds.

  • When booking your Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chengdu plane ticket, think about the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Chengdu, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from MEL to Chengdu in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.

More about Chengdu

Explore more of China

  • Chengdu is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be discovered. About 193 kilometres east of Chengdu, a visit to Nanchong will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like 六合丝博园, 印象嘉陵江文创小镇 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park.

  • Around 467 kilometres north of Chengdu, Tianshui is another favourite stop in China. No visit is complete without checking out 伏羲祭祀广场, 成纪儿童公园 and 天水古城.

Plan the rest of your trip from Melbourne to Chengdu

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