Award flights from Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU) to Melbourne (MEL)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 6 programs for CTU→MEL. Lowest economy: 27,000 miles + $182.42 (Cathay Pacific Asia Miles). Lowest business class: 91,000 miles + $254.40 (Cathay Pacific Asia Miles); mixed cabin from 72,500 points + $77.50 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest premium economy: 52,000 miles + $263.70 (Cathay Pacific Asia Miles).
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The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesLowest observed | 27,000 pts + $182.42 | 1 stop |  CX MH | 5 | 38 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 35,000 pts + $66.90 | 1 stop |  CA SQ TG VA+1 | 9+ | 47 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 36,500 pts + $283.30 | 1 stop |  CIJQ MFMH+1 | 2 | 22 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,500 pts + $246.05 | 1 stop | CICXJQMH+1 | 1 | 34 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 47,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop |  QR | 2 | 18 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $50.10 | 1 stop |  BRCA NZSQ+2 | 9+ | 49 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 52,000 pts + $263.70 | 1 stop | CX | 5 | 24 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and United MileagePlus.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest, mixed cabin | 72,500 pts + $77.50Mixed cabin | 1 stop |  ZH | 9+ | 3 | See dates | |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesLowest observed | 91,000 pts + $254.40 | 1 stop | CXMH | 1 | 28 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $50.10Mixed cabin | 1 stop | CAZH | 4 | 4 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Qatar Airways Privilege Club.
First class: not seen in the last 30 days.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU) to Melbourne (MEL) at a glance
- From
- Chengdu Shuangliu International, Chengdu, China (CTU)
- To
- Melbourne International, Melbourne, Australia (MEL)
- Programs with award space seen
- 6 of 6 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX), JQ, Xiamen Airlines (MF), Malaysia Airlines (MH), China Eastern (MU), Air New Zealand (NZ), Qantas (QF), Qatar Airways (QR), Singapore Airlines (SQ) and 3 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Aug 2027
- Most dates with space
- 49 of 49 departure dates checked (United MileagePlus, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 5,404 miles (8,697 km), great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Melbourne (MEL)
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 35,000 pts + $66.90 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,500 pts + $246.05 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 47,500 pts + $173.00 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 72,500 pts + $78.30Mixed cabin | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $50.40Mixed cabin | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Best months to fly from Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU) to Melbourne (MEL) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35,000 pts + taxes vary (4 dates)Aeroplan | — | 72,500 pts + taxes vary (2 dates)Aeroplan · Mixed cabin | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes vary (1 date)Aeroplan | — | 72,500 pts + taxes vary (1 date)Aeroplan · Mixed cabin | |
| 27,000 pts + taxes vary (17 dates)Asia Miles | 52,000 pts + taxes vary (3 dates)Asia Miles | 91,000 pts + taxes vary (7 dates)Asia Miles | |
| 27,000 pts + taxes vary (21 dates)Asia Miles | 52,000 pts + taxes vary (21 dates)Asia Miles | 91,000 pts + taxes vary (21 dates)Asia Miles |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~3 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU) to Melbourne (MEL)How many miles you need from Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU) to Melbourne (MEL)
- In economy, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles had the lowest observed award, 27,000 miles + $182.42; see how many miles you need with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles.
- In premium economy, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles had the lowest observed award, 52,000 miles + $263.70; see how many miles you need with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles.
- In business class, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles had the lowest observed award, 91,000 miles + $254.40, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 72,500 points + $77.50 with Air Canada Aeroplan; see how many miles you need with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles.
Questions about award flights from Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU) to Melbourne (MEL)
How many points does it take to fly from Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU) to Melbourne (MEL)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 27,000 miles + $182.42 with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles. Cathay Pacific Asia Miles showed economy award space on 38 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 26, 2026, 10:53 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 91,000 miles + $254.40 with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles. Cathay Pacific Asia Miles showed business-class award space on 28 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 26, 2026, 10:53 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 72,500 points + $77.50 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU) to Melbourne (MEL)?
6 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 47 dates, business class 3 dates); Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (economy 38 dates, premium economy 24 dates, business class 28 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 22 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 34 dates); Qatar Airways Privilege Club (economy 18 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 49 dates, business class 4 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU) to Melbourne (MEL) on points?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 stop on itineraries including EVA Air, Air China, China Airlines and Cathay Pacific. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU) to Melbourne (MEL)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $50.10 with MileagePlus (50,000 miles + $50.10) to $283.30 with Flying Blue (36,500 miles + $283.30). Qatar Airways Privilege Club did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU) to Melbourne (MEL)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (5:4), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU) to Melbourne (MEL) on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Aug 2027 departures, 27,000 miles + taxes vary with Asia Miles (21 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Aug 2027 departures, 91,000 miles + taxes vary with Asia Miles (21 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Nov 2026 departures from 72,500 points + taxes vary with Aeroplan. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU) to Melbourne (MEL)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days and 3 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Aug 23, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.