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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Nanjing from $691

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — NKG
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Nanjing Lukou Intl are usually found in May or February, booked 36 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$884

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,095
27/7-2/8
  • 27/7-2/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Nanjing
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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 13 June 2025.

Thu 27/1111:25MEL - NKG
1 stop28h 05mChina Southern
Fri 5/1211:40NKG - MEL
1 stop16h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 12/6$691
Thu 27/1122:30MEL - NKG
1 stop26h 35mScoot
Thu 4/1200:30NKG - MEL
1 stop16h 40mScoot
Deal found 12/6$826
Sun 27/721:30MEL - NKG
1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/800:50NKG - MEL
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$884
Wed 26/1100:35MEL - NKG
1 stop18h 10mSingapore Airlines
Thu 4/1200:30NKG - MEL
1 stop14h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,090
Thu 3/711:35MEL - NKG
1 stop23h 40mXiamenAir
Fri 14/1112:30NKG - MEL
1 stop19h 05mXiamenAir
Deal found 12/6$1,121
Thu 3/711:00MEL - NKG
1 stop14h 20mChina Eastern
Tue 25/1107:25NKG - MEL
1 stop27h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/6$1,150
Thu 3/707:00MEL - NKG
2 stops32h 00mCathay Pacific
Tue 25/1114:15NKG - MEL
1 stop13h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/6$1,165
Tue 9/919:45MEL - NKG
1 stop17h 50mHainan Airlines
Thu 30/1012:55NKG - MEL
1 stop23h 15mHainan Airlines
Deal found 11/6$3,109
Wed 10/908:00MEL - NKG
2 stops42h 15mJuneyao Airlines
Fri 31/1014:50NKG - MEL
2 stops37h 10mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 11/6$4,261

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

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Melbourne

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Nanjing

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Thu 27/11

11:25-12:30

1 stop28h 05m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 5/12

11:40-06:50

1 stop16h 10m

$691

MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Thu 27/11

22:30-22:05

1 stop26h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 4/12

00:30-20:10

1 stop16h 40m

$826

MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Sun 27/7

21:30-23:35

1 stop28h 05m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 2/8

00:50-05:15

2 stops26h 25m

$884

MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Wed 26/11

00:35-15:45

1 stop18h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 4/12

00:30-18:10

1 stop14h 40m

$1,090

MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Thu 3/7

11:35-09:15

1 stop23h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 14/11

12:30-10:35

1 stop19h 05m

$1,121

MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Thu 3/7

11:00-23:20

1 stop14h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 25/11

07:25-14:05

1 stop27h 40m

$1,150

MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Thu 3/7

07:00-13:00

2 stops32h 00m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 25/11

14:15-07:10

1 stop13h 55m

$1,165

MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Tue 9/9

19:45-11:35

1 stop17h 50m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 30/10

12:55-15:10

1 stop23h 15m

$3,109

MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Wed 10/9

08:00-00:15

2 stops42h 15m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 31/10

14:50-07:00

2 stops37h 10m

$4,261

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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 9 June 2025.

Booking 36 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 $371). Flying from Melbourne 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 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 13 June 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne to Nanjing in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 25% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Nanjing flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings 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.

Rainfall in Nanjing by month

Plan your trip to Nanjing by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nanjing ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Nanjing when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Nanjing by month

Plan your trip to Nanjing by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nanjing, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

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 13 June 2025.
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
892 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Southern
7.5
Good
99 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
150 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
306 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

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 7 different airlines.

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

    According to our current data, XiamenAir ($1,121), China Eastern ($1,150), and Scoot ($1,153) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to Nanjing.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Nanjing?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Nanjing? While on average our users pay $2,131, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $515. The most popular route (Melbourne - Nanjing Lukou Intl), is priced around $525.

  • 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.

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    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 $371). Flying from Melbourne 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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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$442Average$624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$861Average$1,116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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