Air Canada Aeroplan award flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Air Canada Aeroplan award space for MEL→CTU in economy and business class. Lowest economy: 35,000 points + $104.50 (economy space on 14 dates). Lowest business class: 72,500 points + $120.80 on a mixed-cabin itinerary (part of the trip in a lower cabin; business-class space on 6 dates).
Prices observed – ; newest observation .
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- Lowest economy
- 35,000 points + $104.50
- economy space on 14 dates
- Lowest business class (mixed cabin)
- 72,500 points + $120.80
- business-class space on 6 dates · part of the trip in a lower cabin
Aeroplan award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Air Canada Aeroplan award AwardTool observed on MEL→CTU in each cabin, in points plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 35,000 points + $104.50 | 1 stop |  CA GF SQ TG+2 | 9+ | 14 | See dates | |
| Business | 72,500 points + $120.80Mixed cabin | 1 stop | SQTG VA ZH | 9+ | 6 | See dates |
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.
Observed Aeroplan award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 35,000 points + $105.20 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 35,000 points + $105.20 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 35,000 points + $125.50 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | 72,500 points + $139.70Mixed cabin | 4 | 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.
How often Aeroplan award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Air Canada Aeroplan in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 14 of 27 | 51% | |
| Business | 6 of 27 | 22% |
Best months to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU) with Aeroplan
| Month | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| 35,000 points + taxes vary (3 dates) | 72,500 points + taxes vary (1 date)Mixed cabin | |
| 35,000 points + taxes vary (9 dates) | 72,500 points + taxes vary (4 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 35,000 points + taxes vary (2 dates) | 72,500 points + taxes vary (1 date)Mixed cabin |
How to get Aeroplan points
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Bilt Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Capital One Miles: 1:1 · Instant
- Chase Ultimate Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
Aeroplan vs other programs from Melbourne (MEL) to Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 35,000 pts + $104.50 | — | 72,500 pts + $120.80Mixed cabin |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 37,500 pts + $116.70 | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 30,000 pts + $84.40Lowest | 35,000 pts + $213.60Lowest | 40,000 pts + $353.20Lowest |
| GOL Smiles | 145,800 pts + taxes not reported | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $89.90 | — | 110,000 pts + $93.20Mixed cabin |
Questions about Aeroplan award flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU)
How many points do you need to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU) with Air Canada Aeroplan?
The lowest one-way Air Canada Aeroplan awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days: economy 35,000 points + $104.50, the lowest price in each of 3 months, with award space on 14 departure dates (newest observation Nov 11, 2026); business class 72,500 points + $120.80, a mixed-cabin award, the lowest price in each of 3 months, with award space on 6 departure dates (newest observation Nov 6, 2026). Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest Aeroplan award from Melbourne (MEL) to Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU)?
In economy, 35,000 points + $104.50. Seen Oct 28, 2026, 08:51 UTC for a Nov 12, 2026 departure. Air Canada Aeroplan showed economy award space on 14 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 21:13 UTC). In business class, 72,500 points + $120.80 on a mixed-cabin itinerary (part of the trip in a lower cabin). Seen Nov 3, 2026, 06:21 UTC for a Nov 13, 2026 departure. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business-class award space on 6 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 6, 2026, 05:42 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Melbourne (MEL) to Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU) with Aeroplan?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop Air Canada Aeroplan award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book Aeroplan awards from Melbourne (MEL) to Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU)?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant), Bilt Rewards (1:1, Instant), Capital One Miles (1:1, Instant) and Chase Ultimate Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest Aeroplan award prices from Melbourne (MEL) to Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Jan 2027 departures: 35,000 points + taxes vary (9 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When does Air Canada Aeroplan release award seats for Melbourne (MEL) to Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU)?
Air Canada Aeroplan publishes a booking window of about 355 days (about 12 months) before departure (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026). On this route AwardTool saw Air Canada Aeroplan award space for departures as late as Sep 7, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See Aeroplan award release dates.