Cheap flights from Melbourne to Nanjing from $710

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — NKG
16 Jan — 23 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Nanjing Lukou Intl are usually found in May or February, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Nanjing
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Nanjing. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 December 2025.

Wed 31/1221:40MEL - NKG
1 stop19h 05mSichuan Airlines
Sun 4/119:40NKG - MEL
1 stop15h 50mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,091
Tue 30/1220:45MEL - NKG
1 stop17h 55mHainan Airlines
Sat 3/120:55NKG - MEL
1 stop15h 15mHainan Airlines
Deal found 14/12$1,166
Wed 31/1222:30MEL - NKG
1 stop28h 40mChina Eastern
Sun 4/120:55NKG - MEL
Nonstop11h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/12$1,263
Tue 30/1220:45MEL - NKG
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/120:55NKG - MEL
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12$1,361
Wed 31/1217:55MEL - NKG
3 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/120:55NKG - MEL
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,457

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Nanjing

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Nanjing (NKG). 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 17 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$710

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,034
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 4/3-8/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Nanjing
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($124 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($49 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

11:25-23:35

1 stop15h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 8/3

13:35-21:30

1 stop28h 55m

$710

MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Wed 28/1

22:05-15:45

1 stop20h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 4/2

17:00-11:55

1 stop15h 55m

$781

MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Fri 30/1

20:15-16:10

1 stop22h 55m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 6/2

17:30-15:40

1 stop19h 10m

$784

MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Wed 28/1

17:15-12:40

2 stops22h 25m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 4/2

17:15-15:40

2 stops19h 25m

$860

MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

20:15-12:40

1 stop19h 25m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 8/3

17:15-15:40

2 stops19h 25m

$874

MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Mon 27/4

17:30-10:30

2 stops19h 00m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 31/5

16:45-08:40

1 stop13h 55m

$877

MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Thu 25/12

12:25-11:25

1 stop26h 00m

$987

MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Wed 24/12

01:30-16:45

2 stops18h 15m

$1,065

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Deals found on 14/12

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Nanjing

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Nanjing?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Nanjing. Price data was last updated on 12 December 2025.

Booking 63 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Nanjing. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Nanjing (average of $419). Flying from Melbourne to Nanjing in July is currently the most expensive (average of $637). 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 MEL to NKG?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne 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 17 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne to Nanjing in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 36% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

How often are flights from Melbourne to Nanjing delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Nanjing have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 95 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Nanjing flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Nanjing flights?

Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

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 17 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Sichuan Airlines, China Southern, andChina Eastern from Melbourne to Nanjing by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

TFU - FCO

Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

TFU - FCO

Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

TFU - FCO

Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

TFU - FCO

Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

TFU - FCO

Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 36.4 km from the city centre, Nanjing Lukou Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Nanjing from Melbourne. Booking flights from Melbourne to Lukou Intl (NKG) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 8 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Nanjing?

    Departing from Melbourne to Nanjing will take you 15h 10m. There are 8169 km between Melbourne and Nanjing. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Nanjing round-trip?

    According to our current data, Hainan Airlines ($428), Sichuan Airlines ($437), and China Southern ($450) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to Nanjing. These flights start at 48% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Nanjing?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Nanjing? While on average our users pay $1,453, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $376. The most popular route (Melbourne - Nanjing Lukou Intl), is priced around $604.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne 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 Melbourne to Nanjing?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Nanjing (average of $419). Flying from Melbourne to Nanjing in July is currently the most expensive (average of $637). 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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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$428Average$599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$437Average$674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapest$450Average$866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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ScootCheapest$519Average$653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air ChinaCheapest$586Average$997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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XiamenAirCheapest$607Average$839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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China EasternCheapest$624Average$1,035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$845Average$1,096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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