Cheap flights from Melbourne to Nanjing from $365

MEL — NKG
13 Oct — 20 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Nanjing Lukou Intl are usually found in March or February, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Nanjing

Wed 14/1014:00 -
1 stop28h 50m
Mon 19/1017:05 -
1 stop24h 55m
Deal found 10/9$661
Tue 29/921:35 -
1 stop20h 15m
Wed 28/1017:00 -
1 stop25h 20m
Deal found 8/9$704
Mon 2/1122:35 -
1 stop20h 10m
Tue 1/1217:00 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 10/9$733
Thu 1/1011:35 -
1 stop13h 50m
Mon 30/1112:30 -
1 stop18h 55m
Deal found 10/9$757
Thu 22/1014:00 -
1 stop28h 50m
Thu 29/1017:00 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 9/9$760
Thu 22/1014:00 -
1 stop28h 50m
Tue 24/1117:00 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 10/9$761
Sun 1/1112:25 -
1 stop32h 00m
Mon 30/1112:30 -
1 stop18h 55m
Deal found 10/9$763
Mon 2/1122:35 -
1 stop20h 10m
Sun 29/1117:00 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 10/9$775
Mon 23/1113:25 -
1 stop29h 20m
Sat 28/1117:00 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 8/9$799
Fri 20/1113:25 -
1 stop29h 20m
Mon 30/1117:00 -
1 stop25h 20m
Deal found 10/9$809
Thu 29/1021:40 -
1 stop17h 45m
Thu 3/1219:40 -
1 stop16h 20m
Deal found 10/9$811
Fri 30/1012:35 -
1 stop25h 50m
Sat 14/1120:30 -
1 stop35h 05m
Deal found 12/9$828

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Nanjing

Round-trip from

$650

One-way from

$365

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,079
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 17/2-24/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Nanjing
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 9/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Nanjing
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($88 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($80 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026

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MelbourneNanjing

MEL Melbourne - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

MELNKG

Melbourne

Fri 18/9

13:00-15:50

1 stop28h 50m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$524

MelbourneNanjing

MEL Melbourne - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

MELNKG

Melbourne

Tue 10/11

14:40-13:00

2 stops49h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$664

MelbourneNanjing

MEL Melbourne - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

MELNKG

Melbourne

Fri 18/9

12:30-15:50

2 stops29h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$757

MelbourneNanjing

MEL Melbourne - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

MELNKG

Melbourne

Sun 27/12

22:35-15:45

1 stop20h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$778

MelbourneNanjing

MEL Melbourne - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

MELNKG

Melbourne

Mon 2/11

21:40-13:45

1 stop19h 05m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 2/12

14:45-15:00

1 stop21h 15m

$811

MelbourneNanjing

MEL Melbourne - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

MELNKG

Melbourne

Sun 27/12

01:50-00:10

1 stop25h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$848
Fastest return journey

MelbourneNanjing

MEL Melbourne - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

MELNKG

Melbourne

Thu 24/12

12:25-23:25

1 stop14h 00m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$873

MelbourneNanjing

MEL Melbourne - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

MELNKG

Melbourne

Thu 22/10

13:00-21:05

Nonstop11h 05m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 29/10

07:25-14:05

1 stop27h 40m

$958

MelbourneNanjing

MEL Melbourne - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

MELNKG

Melbourne

Tue 22/12

11:35-15:45

2 stops31h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$969

MelbourneNanjing

MEL Melbourne - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

MELNKG

Melbourne

Sun 27/12

22:35-22:25

2 stops26h 50m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$980

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Nanjing (average of $620). Flying from Melbourne to Nanjing in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,531). 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?

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

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Nanjing?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Melbourne to Nanjing flights typically cost between $784 and $1,234 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $650 on Scoot (17 Feb–24 Feb).

How often are flights from Melbourne to Nanjing delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Nanjing have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 131 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 17% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 52 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Nanjing

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,Sichuan Airlines, andChina Southern 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.

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 13h 50m. 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, Scoot ($473), Hainan Airlines ($495), and Sichuan Airlines ($528) 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 airlines to fly from Melbourne to Nanjing one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Hong Kong Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $352. Users have also found prices from $362 and $389 on China Southern and China Eastern, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Nanjing?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Nanjing? While on average our users pay $1,495, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $403. The most popular route (Melbourne - Nanjing Lukou Intl), is priced around $809.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Nanjing (average of $620). Flying from Melbourne to Nanjing in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,531). 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 8 airlines flying from Melbourne to Nanjing

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest$473Average$814FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$495Average$552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$528Average$673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China EasternCheapest$583Average$1,061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$592Average$819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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XiamenAirCheapest$630Average$730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$718Average$895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$873Average$1,059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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