Statistics on Melbourne-Chengdu flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Chengdu (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Chengdu from Melbourne airport is $ 836 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 636 (in august) and $ 1115 (in january), which is a saving of $ 200 or a surplus of $ 280 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $648 to $702 and it is generally more economical to leave on a friday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Chengdu before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Chengdu plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 52102 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Chengdu from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in august, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 636, saving $ 200 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 836). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1115).
Flight Melbourne-Chengdu: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 799 | $ 1115 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 655 | $ 859 | fair price |
| March | $ 432 | $ 680 | good price |
| April | $ 571 | $ 1043 | high price |
| May | $ 464 | $ 694 | good price |
| June | $ 522 | $ 764 | good price |
| July | $ 629 | $ 874 | fair price |
| August | $ 458 | $ 636 the cheapest | very good price |
| September | $ 606 | $ 894 | fair price |
| October | $ 469 | $ 699 | good price |
| November | $ 446 | $ 704 | good price |
| December | $ 785 | $ 1060 | high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Melbourne to Chengdu
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Chengdu range from $270 to $1296. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $270 to $324), 1% at the maximum price (from $1242 to $1296). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $648 to $702 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Chengdu flight
There are 11 companies that serve Melbourne from Chengdu airport: Sichuan Airlines, Airasia X, China Southern, Xiamen Airlines, China Eastern, Cathay Pacific, Hainan Airlines, Beijing Capital Airlines, Jetstar, Air China and Vietjet Air.
Data analysis:
Of the 52102 flights analyzed in previous years, Sichuan Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (29% of the time) on the Melbourne->Chengdu route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Melbourne-Chengdu flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 231 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Chengdu flights departing on a friday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a friday as your departure date, you can save an average of $79. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $81.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Chengdu to Melbourne departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $66. Conversely, departing from Chengdu on a saturday may cost you an additional $34.
Top prices Melbourne-Chengdu
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Chengdu | 08-05 to 15-05-2025 | $ 301 | layover flight with Beijing Capital Airlines |
| Melbourne → Chengdu | 09-05 to 15-05-2025 | $ 337 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Melbourne → Chengdu | 13-05 to 24-05-2025 | $ 316 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Melbourne → Chengdu | 22-05 to 31-05-2025 | $ 298 | layover flight with Beijing Capital Airlines |
| Melbourne → Chengdu | 26-05 to 31-05-2025 | $ 297 | layover flight with Beijing Capital Airlines |
| Melbourne → Chengdu | 01-06 to 16-06-2025 | $ 339 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Melbourne → Chengdu | 03-06 to 12-06-2025 | $ 301 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Melbourne → Chengdu | 07-06 to 14-06-2025 | $ 297 | layover flight with Beijing Capital Airlines |
| Melbourne → Chengdu | 08-06 to 21-06-2025 | $ 312 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Melbourne → Chengdu | 17-10 to 31-10-2025 | $ 316 | layover flight with China Southern |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Chengdu to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 10 to 11 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Melbourne-Chengdu flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Chengdu, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 679 $, which is a saving of 157 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance, you will pay the full price (741 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Chengdu flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 890 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 980), 2 to 3 months ($ 948), 3 to 4 months ($ 961), 4 to 5 months ($ 991), 5 to 6 months ($ 993) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 716 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 765), 2 to 3 months ($ 762) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 528 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 576), 1 to 2 months ($ 566), 3 to 4 months ($ 558), 4 to 5 months ($ 658), 5 to 6 months ($ 645) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 648 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 795), 1 to 2 months ($ 867), 2 to 3 months ($ 818), 3 to 4 months ($ 686), 8 to 9 months ($ 775), 9 to 10 months ($ 767), 10 to 11 months ($ 1006), 11 to 12 months ($ 863) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 539 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 562), 2 to 3 months ($ 556), 3 to 4 months ($ 619), 4 to 5 months ($ 635), 5 to 6 months ($ 669) |
| June | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 605 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 611), 2 to 3 months ($ 645), 3 to 4 months ($ 651), 5 to 6 months ($ 684) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 719 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 819), 3 to 4 months ($ 764), 4 to 5 months ($ 779), 5 to 6 months ($ 839) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 512 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 583), 2 to 3 months ($ 554), 3 to 4 months ($ 617), 4 to 5 months ($ 636) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 727 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 809), 2 to 3 months ($ 740), 3 to 4 months ($ 828), 4 to 5 months ($ 796), 5 to 6 months ($ 821), 6 to 7 months ($ 847), 7 to 8 months ($ 879) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 578 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 639), 2 to 3 months ($ 624), 3 to 4 months ($ 657), 4 to 5 months ($ 675), 5 to 6 months ($ 661), 6 to 7 months ($ 644) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 475 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 656), 2 to 3 months ($ 516), 3 to 4 months ($ 579), 4 to 5 months ($ 626), 5 to 6 months ($ 638), 6 to 7 months ($ 603) |
| December | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 887 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 891), 2 to 3 months ($ 968), 3 to 4 months ($ 938), 4 to 5 months ($ 929), 6 to 7 months ($ 889), 7 to 8 months ($ 1009) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Chengdu are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $11. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $24 more.
Melbourne to Chengdu: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 892 $414 to $1330 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 393 $297 to $686 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 466 $297 to $764 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 754 $540 to $1120 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 578 $342 to $784 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1199 $442 to $1876 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 780 $316 to $1219 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 573 $291 to $816 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1231 $561 to $1856 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 1276 $592 to $1747 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 929 $560 to $1571 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 983 $980 to $984 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april, may, june, july, august and november are cheaper to travel to Chengdu. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!