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MEL — NKG
16 Jan — 23 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
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
Best flights from Melbourne to Nanjing
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Nanjing that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 December 2025.
Wed 4/311:25MEL - NKG
1 stop15h 10mChina Southern
Sun 8/313:35NKG - MEL
1 stop28h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 15/12$710
Wed 28/122:05MEL - NKG
1 stop20h 40mScoot
Wed 4/217:00NKG - MEL
1 stop15h 55mScoot
Deal found 14/12$781
Fri 30/120:15MEL - NKG
1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/217:30NKG - MEL
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$784
Wed 4/320:15MEL - NKG
1 stop19h 25mAir China
Sun 8/317:15NKG - MEL
2 stops19h 25mAir China
Deal found 15/12$874
Wed 28/117:15MEL - NKG
2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/217:15NKG - MEL
2 stops19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12$860
Mon 27/417:30MEL - NKG
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 31/516:45NKG - MEL
1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$877
Direct flights from Melbourne to Nanjing
Explore direct flight options from Melbourne to Nanjing based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 17 December 2025.
Mon 27/412:00MEL - NKG
Nonstop11h 00mChina Eastern
Sun 31/521:25NKG - MEL
Nonstop10h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/12$3,430
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Nanjing
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Nanjing. Data last updated 17 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 28/122:05MEL - NKG
1 stop20h 40mScoot
Wed 4/217:00NKG - MEL
1 stop15h 55mScoot
Deal found 14/12$781
Wed 28/120:15MEL - NKG
1 stop26h 40mAir China
Wed 4/217:15NKG - MEL
2 stops19h 25mAir China
Deal found 14/12$796
Wed 28/117:15MEL - NKG
2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/217:15NKG - MEL
2 stops19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12$860
Wed 28/122:30MEL - NKG
1 stop28h 40mChina Eastern
Wed 4/220:55NKG - MEL
Nonstop11h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/12$988
Fri 30/120:15MEL - NKG
1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/217:30NKG - MEL
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$784
Fri 30/108:40MEL - NKG
1 stop17h 55mChina Southern
Fri 6/220:10NKG - MEL
1 stop31h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 16/12$830
Fri 30/114:00MEL - NKG
1 stop13h 10mChina Eastern
Fri 6/221:00NKG - MEL
Nonstop11h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/12$891
One-way flights from Melbourne to Nanjing
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Nanjing. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 December 2025.
Thu 25/1212:25MEL - NKG
1 stop26h 00mXiamenAir
Deal found 14/12$987
Wed 24/1201:30MEL - NKG
2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12$1,065
Thu 25/1213:00MEL - NKG
Nonstop11h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/12$1,407
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.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Nanjing that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 December 2025.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Nanjing
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Explore flights to Nanjing departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 17 December 2025.
Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne 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 17 December 2025.
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