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Cheap flights from Australia to Nanjing from $388

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 15/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — NKG
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Nanjing

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Nanjing flight deals. Data was last updated 7 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$605

One-way from

$388

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$823

Good round-trip deal

$684 or less

Good one-way deal

$430 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 19/2-13/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 00m total
  • Australia to Nanjing
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 15/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 40m total
  • Australia to Nanjing
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($218 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($93 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Australia to Nanjing Lukou Intl.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Australia to Nanjing Lukou Intl.
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Cheapest flights from Australia to Nanjing
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to Nanjing. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 November 2025.

Sun 23/1114:20SYD - NKG
1 stop36h 10mScoot
Mon 1/1200:30NKG - SYD
1 stop33h 35mScoot
Deal found 5/11$677
Tue 25/1112:20SYD - NKG
2 stops29h 05mChina Eastern
Tue 2/1220:55NKG - SYD
Nonstop11h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/11$694
Sun 23/1114:20SYD - NKG
1 stop36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1218:30NKG - SYD
2 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$763
Mon 17/1113:00MEL - NKG
Nonstop10h 55mChina Eastern
Fri 28/1121:00NKG - MEL
Nonstop11h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/11$782
Tue 25/1120:05SYD - NKG
1 stop22h 40mScoot
Mon 1/1200:30NKG - SYD
1 stop15h 20mScoot
Deal found 5/11$826
Thu 4/1212:25MEL - NKG
1 stop23h 50mXiamenAir
Sun 28/1212:30NKG - MEL
1 stop18h 55mXiamenAir
Deal found 5/11$829
Sun 23/1113:30SYD - NKG
Nonstop10h 40mChina Eastern
Tue 2/1220:55NKG - SYD
Nonstop11h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/11$836
Mon 17/1112:25MEL - NKG
1 stop33h 00mXiamenAir
Fri 28/1110:30NKG - MEL
1 stop20h 55mXiamenAir
Deal found 6/11$851
Mon 17/1121:40MEL - NKG
1 stop26h 25mSichuan Airlines
Fri 28/1110:40NKG - MEL
1 stop24h 50mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 6/11$869
Mon 17/1112:25MEL - NKG
1 stop23h 50mXiamenAir
Tue 18/1116:30NKG - MEL
1 stop14h 55mXiamenAir
Deal found 6/11$873
Thu 4/1207:45MEL - NKG
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1214:15NKG - MEL
1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$889
Fri 21/1107:45MEL - NKG
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1117:30NKG - MEL
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$894

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to Nanjing that are best for you.

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Australia

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Nanjing

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyNanjing

SYD - NKG

SYDNKG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/3

21:25-12:25

1 stop18h 00m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 27/3

19:40-14:40

1 stop16h 00m

$611

MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Thu 19/3

21:40-18:15

1 stop23h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 23/3

13:40-14:30

1 stop21h 50m

$626

SydneyNanjing

SYD - NKG

SYDNKG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/3

11:25-23:35

1 stop15h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 31/3

16:45-09:25

1 stop13h 40m

$628

SydneyNanjing

SYD - NKG

SYDNKG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/3

21:00-19:40

1 stop25h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 23/3

20:55-14:55

1 stop15h 00m

$631

SydneyNanjing

SYD - NKG

SYDNKG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/3

21:00-11:40

1 stop17h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 30/3

01:25-20:30

1 stop16h 05m

$668

SydneyNanjing

SYD - NKG

SYDNKG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/2

21:30-00:10

1 stop29h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 13/3

10:45-11:00

2 stops21h 15m

$682

SydneyNanjing

SYD - NKG

SYDNKG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 25/11

12:20-14:25

2 stops29h 05m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 2/12

20:55-11:00

Nonstop11h 05m

$694

SydneyNanjing

SYD - NKG

SYDNKG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/3

12:00-00:10

1 stop15h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 31/3

18:55-09:00

Nonstop11h 05m

$699

MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

23:30-10:30

1 stop14h 00m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 24/3

21:35-21:30

1 stop20h 55m

$702

SydneyNanjing

SYD - NKG

SYDNKG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/3

13:30-20:25

2 stops33h 55m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 23/3

07:15-09:30

2 stops23h 15m

$731

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to Nanjing

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to Nanjing

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Nanjing?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Nanjing (average of $414). Flying from Australia to Nanjing in December is currently the most expensive (average of $651). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to Nanjing. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 7 November 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Australia to Nanjing in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Australia to Nanjing?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Australia to Nanjing. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Australia to Nanjing flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 7 November 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific, Sichuan Airlines, andChina Southern from Australia to Nanjing have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,055 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,055 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,055 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for
Sichuan Airlines
7.5
Good
23 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,055 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,055 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for
China Eastern
7.2
Good
174 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,055 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for

Related info for your journey

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

    Nanjing Lukou Intl (NKG) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Australia to Nanjing. It is only a 36.4 km journey from Lukou Intl (NKG) to Nanjing’s city centre.

  • How popular is this Australia to Nanjing flight route?

    This flight path from Australia to Nanjing Lukou Intl was viewed by 2,394 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Australia to Nanjing?

    A quick flight from Australia to Nanjing can take about 15h 10m. Sichuan Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $628. Airlines will cover a distance of 8044 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $388 on China Eastern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Scoot from $763 and XiamenAir from $917 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Australia to Nanjing?

    The most popular route from Australia to Nanjing is Melbourne - Nanjing Lukou Intl. You may also consider Sydney Kingsford Smith - Nanjing Lukou Intl or Brisbane - Nanjing Lukou Intl.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Australia to Nanjing?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Australia to Nanjing on time: Qantas Airways (100%), LATAM Airlines (100%), China Eastern (100%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Australia to Nanjing?

    The cheapest flight price from Australia to Nanjing is $391. On average you can expect to pay $1,838. The most popular route, (Melbourne - Nanjing Lukou Intl), can usually be booked for $626.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Nanjing?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Nanjing (average of $414). Flying from Australia to Nanjing in December is currently the most expensive (average of $651). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Australia to Nanjing

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Australia to Nanjing. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 7 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest$437Average$652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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ScootCheapest$451Average$664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China SouthernCheapest$451Average$1,064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$454Average$761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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XiamenAirCheapest$581Average$871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$596Average$1,041FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air ChinaCheapest$599Average$1,018FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$626Average$899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Hong Kong AirlinesCheapest$629Average$701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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China EasternCheapest$634Average$1,254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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