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Cheap flights from Nanjing to Melbourne Airport from $451

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NKG — MEL
31 Aug — 7 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Nanjing to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nanjing to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 August 2026.

Sun 22/1119:05
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop23h 25m
China Southern
Wed 2/1223:30
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop14h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 28/7$730
Mon 24/807:25
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop23h 35m
China Eastern
Wed 26/811:00
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop14h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/7$842
Mon 14/917:05
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop16h 40m
Scoot
Mon 21/921:35
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop20h 15m
Scoot
Deal found 30/7$856
Mon 14/910:15
NKG
-
MEL
3 stops32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 21/913:00
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7$940
Sat 12/922:00
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop32h 40m
China Southern
Sat 19/910:20
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop28h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 29/7$952
Sun 22/1117:00
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/1209:20
MEL
-
NKG
2 stops33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7$1,033
Mon 24/808:00
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop19h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 26/806:15
MEL
-
NKG
2 stops41h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 28/7$1,107
Sat 12/907:25
NKG
-
MEL
2 stops34h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 19/910:20
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7$1,142

Find flight deals from Nanjing to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Nanjing (NKG) to Melbourne (MEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 1 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$730

One-way from

$451

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,334
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 22/11-2/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 25m total
  • Nanjing to Melbourne
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Air China
  • Air China
  • 13/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 15m total
  • Nanjing to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 33% potential increase in price ($781 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($135 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

NanjingMelbourne

NKG - MEL

NKGMEL

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 24/8

07:25-09:00

1 stop23h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 26/8

11:00-23:10

1 stop14h 10m

$842

NanjingMelbourne

NKG - MEL

NKGMEL

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 14/9

10:15-20:20

3 stops32h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 21/9

13:00-15:50

1 stop28h 50m

$940

NanjingMelbourne

NKG - MEL

NKGMEL

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 22/11

17:00-21:20

1 stop25h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 2/12

09:20-15:45

2 stops33h 25m

$1,033

NanjingMelbourne

NKG - MEL

NKGMEL

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 24/8

08:00-05:55

1 stop19h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 26/8

06:15-22:05

2 stops41h 50m

$1,107

NanjingMelbourne

NKG - MEL

NKGMEL

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 12/9

07:25-20:20

2 stops34h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 19/9

10:20-12:30

1 stop28h 10m

$1,142
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

NanjingMelbourne

NKG - MEL

NKGMEL

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 13/10

17:10-15:25

1 stop19h 15m

$451

NanjingMelbourne

NKG - MEL

NKGMEL

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 13/10

10:20-21:20

2 stops32h 00m

$502

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Deals found on 29/7

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NKG to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Nanjing to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 1 August 2026.

When flying from Nanjing to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated 1 August 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with China Eastern from Nanjing to Melbourne Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
229 reviews
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Overall

7.3

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

6.3

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LGW - PVG

Not much selection for westerners with regards to videos. But the upgrade was amazing. So gave 5 stars. Thank you.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
229 reviews
China Eastern
7.3
Good
229 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

6.3

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LGW - PVG

Not much selection for westerners with regards to videos. But the upgrade was amazing. So gave 5 stars. Thank you.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Nanjing to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Nanjing to Melbourne?

    For a flight from Nanjing to Melbourne, you will be flying from Lukou Intl. Nanjing Lukou Intl (NKG) is just 36.4 km from the centre of the city. Lukou Intl is the only Nanjing airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. 1 airline has flights to Melbourne from Nanjing Lukou Intl on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Nanjing to Melbourne Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Nanjing to Melbourne Airport in 19h 55m. Fly via China Eastern or Cathay Pacific to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 8169 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Nanjing to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, China Eastern ($1,062), offers the cheapest pricing from Nanjing to Melbourne Airport. You may be able to fly from Nanjing to Melbourne Airport for 2% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Nanjing to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Scoot. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $339. Users have also found prices from $421 and $488 on China Southern and XiamenAir, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Nanjing to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Nanjing to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Nanjing to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Nanjing to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Nanjing to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nanjing to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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China EasternCheapest$1,062Average$1,335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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