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Flight deals from Melbourne Tullamarine to Chengdu Tianfu International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine to Chengdu Tianfu International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chengdu.R 4,472 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Aug.One-way flight with VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 19 Aug, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,472, select.
Chengdu.R 4,691 per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Oct.One-way flight with VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 4 Oct, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,691, select.
Chengdu.R 4,780 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Sep.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 17 Sep, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,780, select.
Chengdu.R 4,921 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Nov.One-way flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 18 Nov, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,921, select.
Chengdu.R 5,068 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Feb.One-way flight with Cebu Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cebu Pacific, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 11 Feb, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,068, select.
Chengdu.R 5,151 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Jan.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 14 Jan, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,151, select.
Chengdu.R 5,647 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Mar.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 26 Mar, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,647, select.
Chengdu.R 5,718 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Sep.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 5 Sep, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,718, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Chengdu Tianfu International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Melbourne Tullamarine to Chengdu Tianfu International flights are currently cheapest in August.
Aug
from R 4,472
Sep
from R 4,780
Oct
from R 4,691
Nov
from R 4,921
Dec
from R 6,030
Jan
from R 5,151
Feb
from R 5,068
Mar
from R 5,647
Apr
from R 6,197
May
from R 6,184
Jun
from R 6,206
Jul
from R 9,833

Direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Chengdu Tianfu International

Melbourne Tullamarine to Chengdu Tianfu International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Melbourne Tullamarine to Chengdu below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Chengdu Tianfu International.

Melbourne to Chengdu: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 4,472
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time10 hrs, 54 mins
Most popular airlineSichuan Airlines
Average flights per week17

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine to Chengdu Tianfu International is R 7,594. 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 Tianfu International.
Sichuan Airlines and China Southern fly direct from Melbourne Tullamarine to Chengdu Tianfu International.
As of August 2025, there are 17 flights per week flying from Melbourne Tullamarine to Chengdu Tianfu International.
The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Chengdu Tianfu International is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport on Thursday, 4 September 2025.
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 Tianfu International 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.
Currently, Beijing Capital Airlines and Sichuan Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Chengdu Tianfu International.

Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Tianfu International Airport (TFU): what you need to know

  • Around 10 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tianfu International Airport.

  • Chengdu is three hours behind Melbourne and follows the UTC+8 timezone.

  • Choose from 12 weekly Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tianfu International Airport flights. The 20:20 departure with Sichuan Airlines is the earliest flight available. Sichuan Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:20.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your MEL to TFU flight.

  • You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

  • Getting to Chengdu (and then seeing more of China!) is a cinch with Sichuan Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tianfu International Airport.

  • Most passengers choose to travel with Sichuan Airlines on this route.

  • With an impressive 87.72% of services landing on schedule, Sichuan Airlines has the best on-time record for MEL to TFU flights.

  • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tianfu International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MEL and TFU include:

    • Phuket International Airport

    • Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport

    • Hong Kong International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tianfu International Airport flight is R 4,472. A round-trip fare is currently R 7,594. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • Book seven months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MEL to TFU.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tianfu International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MEL to TFU.

  • Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tianfu International Airport.

Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 67.71% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

  • Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • Expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes on public transport.

  • Need a convenient hotel close to MEL? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tianfu International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

Getting from Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to central Chengdu

  • Tianfu International Airport to central Chengdu has a drive time of around 1 hour 15 minutes. It's approximately 72 kilometres away.

When to fly to Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

  • April is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tianfu International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Chengdu in January.

  • The warmest month in Chengdu is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tianfu International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MEL to TFU sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of China

  • Nanchong is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Chengdu. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include 小西街, 六合丝博园 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park.

  • Around 467 kilometres north of Chengdu, Tianshui is another essential stop in China. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at 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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