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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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— NKG
23 Jul — 30 Jul1
1 adult

Flights to Nanjing in 2025

Find the latest flights to Nanjing in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 18 July 2025.

Return from

$614

One-way from

$364

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$926

Good round-trip deal

$733 or less

Good one-way deal

$608 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 1/8-31/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 10m total
  • Sydney to Nanjing
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Hong Kong Airlines
  • Hong Kong Airlines
  • 22/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 30m total
  • Sydney to Nanjing
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($224 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($92 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in July 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Nanjing Lukou Intl.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Nanjing Lukou Intl.
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Cheapest flights to Nanjing
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Nanjing. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 18 July 2025.

Fri 1/810:15SYD - NKG
1 stop26h 15mChina Southern
Sun 31/811:30NKG - SYD
1 stop16h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 17/7$614
Fri 31/1012:35SYD - NKG
1 stop13h 35mHong Kong Airlines
Sun 30/1108:15NKG - SYD
1 stop23h 40mHong Kong Airlines
Deal found 16/7$660
Sun 31/811:25SYD - NKG
1 stop23h 50mXiamenAir
Sun 7/916:30NKG - SYD
1 stop14h 50mXiamenAir
Deal found 16/7$663
Fri 31/1014:20SYD - NKG
1 stop28h 25mScoot
Sat 29/1100:30NKG - SYD
1 stop33h 35mScoot
Deal found 16/7$697
Sun 31/811:30SYD - NKG
1 stop13h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/900:50NKG - SYD
1 stop32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7$710
Fri 1/811:00SYD - NKG
1 stop14h 20mChina Eastern
Sun 31/810:45NKG - SYD
2 stops18h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/7$725
Wed 30/719:45SYD - NKG
2 stops29h 10mAir China
Thu 18/917:45NKG - SYD
2 stops43h 05mAir China
Deal found 18/7$813

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyNanjing

SYD - NKG

SYDNKG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/8

10:15-10:30

1 stop26h 15m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 31/8

11:30-06:25

1 stop16h 55m

$614

SydneyNanjing

SYD - NKG

SYDNKG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 31/10

12:35-23:10

1 stop13h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 30/11

08:15-10:55

1 stop23h 40m

$660

SydneyNanjing

SYD - NKG

SYDNKG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 31/8

11:25-09:15

1 stop23h 50m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 7/9

16:30-09:20

1 stop14h 50m

$663

SydneyNanjing

SYD - NKG

SYDNKG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 31/10

14:20-15:45

1 stop28h 25m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 29/11

00:30-13:05

1 stop33h 35m

$697

SydneyNanjing

SYD - NKG

SYDNKG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 31/8

11:30-23:00

1 stop13h 30m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 6/9

00:50-11:15

1 stop32h 25m

$710

SydneyNanjing

SYD - NKG

SYDNKG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/8

11:00-23:20

1 stop14h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 31/8

10:45-07:40

2 stops18h 55m

$725

SydneyNanjing

SYD - NKG

SYDNKG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 30/7

19:45-22:55

2 stops29h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 18/9

17:45-14:50

2 stops43h 05m

$813

SydneyNanjing

SYD - NKG

SYDNKG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 15/9

11:05-09:25

1 stop24h 20m

$350

SydneyNanjing

SYD - NKG

SYDNKG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 15/9

12:50-19:30

3 stops32h 40m

$484

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 18/7

Best time to book a flight to Nanjing

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Nanjing

When is the best time to book a flight to Nanjing?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Nanjing. Price data was last updated on 11 July 2025.

The price you pay for your flight to Nanjing may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 70 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Nanjing?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Nanjing takes 11 hours 20 minutes. Flights to Nanjing from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Nanjing?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Nanjing are China Eastern, China Southern and Sichuan Airlines.

China Eastern
China Eastern
From $443
China Southern
China Southern
From $293
Sichuan Airlines
Sichuan Airlines
From $295
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $407

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Nanjing?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Nanjing are China Southern, Sichuan Airlines and Hainan Airlines.

Rainfall in Nanjing by month

Plan your trip to Nanjing by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nanjing ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Nanjing when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Nanjing by month

Plan your trip to Nanjing by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nanjing, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Nanjing

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nanjing. 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 Nanjing. Reviews last updated 18 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown China Southern, Air China, andChina Eastern to China to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.6
Good
104 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.3

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
China Southern
7.6
Good
104 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
104 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.3

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
Air China
7.3
Good
91 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
104 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.3

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
China Eastern
7.2
Good
151 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
104 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.3

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
Scoot
6.7
Okay
305 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
104 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.3

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

FAQs about flying to Nanjing

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Nanjing?

    Booking a flight to Nanjing Lukou Intl (NKG) is your only option if you intend on flying to Nanjing. It is only a 36.4 km journey from Lukou Intl to Nanjing’s city centre. On average, Nanjing Lukou Intl has 1 flight from Sydney per day from 8 airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Nanjing if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Nanjing on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Nanjing?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Hainan Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Nanjing.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Nanjing?

    Nanjing Lukou Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Nanjing. One-way flights to Nanjing Lukou Intl typically cost $110, while return flights cost around $277.

  • How much is a return flight to Nanjing?

    A return flight to Nanjing will typically cost around $182, however they can be found for as little as $179.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Nanjing depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Nanjing, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 10 minutes).

  • Does Nanjing Lukou Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Nanjing Lukou Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Nanjing Lukou Intl?

    Yes. Nanjing Lukou Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Nanjing Airport Hotel is the closest property to Nanjing Lukou Intl (0.0 km away from Nanjing Lukou Intl).

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