Cheap flights from Australia to Nanjing from $392

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 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — NKG
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

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 29 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$702

One-way from

$392

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$727

Good round-trip deal

$801 or less

Good one-way deal

$399 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 18/10-1/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 58h 05m total
  • Australia to Nanjing
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 8/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 50m total
  • Australia to Nanjing
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($186 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($85 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Australia to Nanjing Lukou Intl.
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 29 August 2025.

Sat 15/1123:30MEL - NKG
1 stop15h 00mChina Southern
Mon 15/1211:40NKG - MEL
1 stop16h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 26/8$664
Sat 18/1012:20SYD - NKG
2 stops34h 05mChina Eastern
Sat 1/1107:00NKG - SYD
1 stop24h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 28/8$702
Mon 13/1012:20SYD - NKG
2 stops27h 20mChina Eastern
Thu 30/1007:25NKG - SYD
1 stop23h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 28/8$705
Sun 12/1021:25SYD - NKG
1 stop21h 25mScoot
Wed 29/1017:00NKG - SYD
1 stop22h 50mScoot
Deal found 27/8$760
Sun 12/1016:10SYD - NKG
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/1008:20NKG - SYD
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$777
Thu 23/1013:00MEL - NKG
Nonstop11h 10mChina Eastern
Mon 27/1007:25NKG - MEL
1 stop23h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 27/8$806
Fri 26/912:00SYD - NKG
Nonstop11h 20mChina Eastern
Fri 31/1007:00NKG - SYD
1 stop24h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 28/8$817
Thu 23/1014:00MEL - NKG
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/1012:45NKG - MEL
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$828
Sat 15/1123:30MEL - NKG
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1220:10NKG - MEL
2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8$866
Sat 11/1011:15SYD - NKG
3 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/1017:00NKG - SYD
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8$884
Sun 16/1121:45MEL - NKG
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/123:20NKG - MEL
1 stop33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8$895
Sat 11/1011:15SYD - NKG
3 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/1021:25NKG - SYD
2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$897

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Fly from

Australia

Fly to

Nanjing

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyNanjing

SYD - NKG

SYDNKG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/10

12:20-19:25

2 stops34h 05m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 1/11

07:00-10:00

1 stop24h 00m

$702

SydneyNanjing

SYD - NKG

SYDNKG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 13/10

12:20-12:40

2 stops27h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 30/10

07:25-10:00

1 stop23h 35m

$705

SydneyNanjing

SYD - NKG

SYDNKG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 12/10

21:25-15:50

1 stop21h 25m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 29/10

17:00-18:50

1 stop22h 50m

$760

SydneyNanjing

SYD - NKG

SYDNKG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 12/10

16:10-14:10

2 stops25h 00m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 29/10

08:20-07:15

1 stop19h 55m

$777

MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Thu 23/10

13:00-21:10

Nonstop11h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 27/10

07:25-10:00

1 stop23h 35m

$806

SydneyNanjing

SYD - NKG

SYDNKG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 12/10

13:00-21:20

Nonstop11h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 29/10

07:25-13:35

1 stop27h 10m

$817

SydneyNanjing

SYD - NKG

SYDNKG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 26/9

12:00-21:20

Nonstop11h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 31/10

07:00-10:00

1 stop24h 00m

$817

MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Thu 23/10

14:00-15:50

1 stop28h 50m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 27/10

12:45-23:35

2 stops31h 50m

$828

SydneyNanjing

SYD - NKG

SYDNKG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/10

11:15-15:30

3 stops31h 15m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 28/10

17:00-13:05

1 stop17h 05m

$884

SydneyNanjing

SYD - NKG

SYDNKG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/10

12:20-18:00

2 stops32h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 28/10

20:55-11:00

Nonstop11h 05m

$884

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 $369). Flying from Australia to Nanjing in December is currently the most expensive (average of $800). 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 29 August 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Australia to Nanjing as you normally would.

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 29 August 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, China Southern, andChina Eastern 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.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

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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?

  • How long is the flight from Australia to Nanjing?

    A quick flight from Australia to Nanjing can take about 34h 05m. China Eastern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $702. Airlines will cover a distance of 8044 km.

  • 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 $392 on Scoot. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Eastern from $397 and Hong Kong Airlines from $423 one-way.

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

  • 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 (96%), LATAM Airlines (96%), China Eastern (96%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Australia to Nanjing?

    The cheapest flight price from Australia to Nanjing is $396. On average you can expect to pay $1,765. The most popular route, (Melbourne - Nanjing Lukou Intl), can usually be booked for $589.

  • 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 $369). Flying from Australia to Nanjing in December is currently the most expensive (average of $800). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest$435Average$657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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ScootCheapest$449Average$679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China SouthernCheapest$449Average$927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$452Average$932FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air ChinaCheapest$562Average$1,095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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XiamenAirCheapest$576Average$861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$594Average$1,019FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$623Average$851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Hong Kong AirlinesCheapest$626Average$664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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China EasternCheapest$652Average$1,252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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