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Flight deals from Melbourne to Chengdu Tianfu International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Melbourne to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from AED 2,514. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Chengdu.AED 1,154 per passenger.Departing Mon, Sep 28.One-way flight with VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, Sep 28, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,154, select.
Chengdu.AED 1,194 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jul 7.One-way flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, Jul 7, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,194, select.
Chengdu.AED 1,212 per passenger.Departing Tue, Aug 11.One-way flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, Aug 11, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,212, select.
Chengdu.AED 1,318 per passenger.Departing Mon, Nov 9.One-way flight with VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, Nov 9, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,318, select.
Chengdu.AED 1,324 per passenger.Departing Tue, Oct 13.One-way flight with VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, Oct 13, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,324, select.
Chengdu.AED 1,484 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jan 15.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, Jan 15, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,484, select.
Chengdu.AED 1,565 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jun 12.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departing from Melbourne Avalon on Fri, Jun 12, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,565, select.
Chengdu.AED 1,568 per passenger.Departing Tue, Feb 16.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, Feb 16, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,568, select.
Chengdu.AED 1,583 per passenger.Departing Tue, Mar 2.One-way flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, Mar 2, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,583, select.
Chengdu.AED 1,638 per passenger.Departing Mon, Dec 7.One-way flight with VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, Dec 7, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,638, select.
Chengdu.AED 1,957 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jul 7.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, Jul 7, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,957, select.
Chengdu.AED 1,958 per passenger.Departing Mon, Oct 19.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, Oct 19, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,958, select.
Chengdu.AED 1,959 per passenger.Departing Thu, Nov 5.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, Nov 5, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,959, select.
Chengdu.AED 1,960 per passenger.Departing Mon, Sep 28.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, Sep 28, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,960, select.
Chengdu.AED 2,044 per passenger.Departing Thu, Aug 20.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, Aug 20, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,044, select.
Chengdu.AED 2,143 per passenger.Departing Thu, Apr 29.One-way flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, Apr 29, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,143, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne 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 to Chengdu Tianfu International flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jun
from AED 1,565
Jul
from AED 1,194
Aug
from AED 1,212
Sep
from AED 1,154
Oct
from AED 1,324
Nov
from AED 1,318
Dec
from AED 1,638
Jan
from AED 1,484
Feb
from AED 1,568
Mar
from AED 1,583
Apr
from AED 2,143
May
from AED 2,208

Direct flights from Melbourne to Chengdu Tianfu International

Melbourne to Chengdu Tianfu International: Alternative routes

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

Chengdu Shuangliu International

14km from central Chengdu
Closest
from AED 1,221
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Chengdu Tianfu International

55km from central Chengdu
Cheapest
from AED 1,154
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Melbourne to Chengdu: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundAED 1,154
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time10 hrs, 54 mins
Most popular airlineSichuan Airlines
Average flights per week30

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

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Melbourne to Chengdu Tianfu International is AED 2,055. 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 to Chengdu Tianfu International.
Sichuan Airlines and China Southern fly direct from Melbourne to Chengdu Tianfu International.
There are 12 flights per week flying from Melbourne to Chengdu Tianfu International, as of June 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Chengdu Tianfu International is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport on Saturday, August 8, 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 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.

Traveling from Melbourne to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU): What you need to know

  • Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Melbourne to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).

  • The average time for a direct Melbourne to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport flight is 10 hours 35 minutes.

  • The timezone in Chengdu is UTC+8, which is three hours behind Melbourne. Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is located in Chengdu.

  • Take your pick of 7 direct services each week between Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU). This is the busiest route, with Sichuan Airlines offering a 8:20pm departure from MEL to TFU.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Melbourne to TFU.

  • You can expect longer lines during popular months like December and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

Airports in Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Direct flights from Melbourne to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) are available from here.

  • When jetting out of MEL, you can catch a direct flight from Melbourne to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport with Sichuan Airlines.

  • Sichuan Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from MEL to TFU.

  • Sichuan Airlines takes the top spot for on-time performance. An impressive 87.72% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.

  • Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to TFU. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular options:

    • Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

    • Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)

    • Phuket International Airport (HKT)

  • The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometers in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Want a leisurely start to your vacation? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just the thing:

  • Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% touch down on time at their destination.

Avalon Airport (AVV)

  • You can arrive at AVV from central Melbourne in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 56 kilometers or so.

  • Kick back before your Melbourne to TFU flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can wake up and get to the airport with time to spare.

  • Avalon Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 80% of flights taking off from here keep to their planned arrival schedule.

About Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

Getting from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to central Chengdu

  • Central Chengdu is around 48 kilometers from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport and takes about 50 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car rental, cab or ride-share.

  • It'll take around 1 hour if you're traveling by public transport.

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

  • AED 1,154 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport. Return flights start at AED 2,055. These fares can change depending on demand.

  • Book one month before flying. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Melbourne to TFU.

  • The best month for landing cheap Melbourne to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.

  • Be the first to know about deals for plane tickets from Melbourne to TFU by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport.

The best time to fly from Melbourne to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

  • October is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU), while July is the busiest. Find the ideal time to visit Chengdu based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • The warmest month in Chengdu is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Melbourne to TFU plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.

  • January has temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Chengdu

Explore more of China

  • Nanchong is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Chengdu. Around 161 kilometers away to the east, well-known attractions include Lingyun Mountain Scenic Area, Xishan Scenic Area and Sichuan Nanchong Xishan Scenic Area Qileshan Scenic Area.

  • Around 105 kilometers south of Chengdu, Zigong is another favorite stop in China. Start your sightseeing at Zigong Dinosaur Museum, Chinese Lantern Museum and Zigong Colored Lantern Park.

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