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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Nanjing from $345

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 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — NKG
4 Apr — 11 Apr1
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 36 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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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 5 March 2026.

Thu 16/420:20
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop18h 10m
Sichuan Airlines
Fri 29/514:50
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop21h 20m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 1/3$589
Fri 13/312:25
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop30h 00m
XiamenAir
Sat 28/312:30
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop18h 55m
XiamenAir
Deal found 28/2$613
Fri 15/520:20
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop24h 00m
Sichuan Airlines
Mon 18/513:30
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop22h 40m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/3$615
Fri 13/320:45
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop18h 00m
Hainan Airlines
Sat 28/312:45
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop23h 20m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 1/3$636
Fri 17/411:00
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop14h 20m
China Eastern
Fri 24/407:25
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop27h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 2/3$640
Tue 17/320:45
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 21/312:45
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3$649
Thu 19/313:00
MEL
-
NKG
Nonstop11h 10m
China Eastern
Mon 23/307:25
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop23h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/3$652
Fri 13/320:15
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop26h 40m
Air China
Sat 28/314:00
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop22h 55m
Air China
Deal found 2/3$659

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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 5 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$518

One-way from

$345

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$652
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 5/6-15/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Nanjing
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 15/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Nanjing
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($126 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($46 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

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Price

MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Fri 15/5

20:20-18:20

1 stop24h 00m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 18/5

13:30-14:10

1 stop22h 40m

$615

MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Mon 23/3

12:00-00:10

1 stop15h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 12/4

21:25-10:00

Nonstop10h 35m

$865

MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Thu 26/3

13:00-21:10

Nonstop11h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 21/4

07:25-09:00

1 stop23h 35m

$896

MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Thu 9/4

20:20-12:30

1 stop18h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 15/4

13:30-14:10

1 stop22h 40m

$906

MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Thu 26/3

12:00-00:10

1 stop15h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 10/4

07:25-09:00

1 stop23h 35m

$978

MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Sun 29/3

12:00-23:20

1 stop14h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 22/4

21:25-10:00

Nonstop10h 35m

$1,032

MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Thu 26/3

13:00-21:10

Nonstop11h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 15/4

21:25-10:00

Nonstop10h 35m

$1,041

MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Fri 15/5

14:25-13:00

1 stop24h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 18/5

08:00-10:30

2 stops24h 30m

$1,133

MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Mon 30/3

12:00-23:05

1 stop14h 05m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 15/4

21:25-10:00

Nonstop10h 35m

$1,153

MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Wed 13/5

13:00-15:50

1 stop28h 50m

$348

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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 27 February 2026.

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 $407). Flying from Melbourne to Nanjing in April is currently the most expensive (average of $635). 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 5 March 2026.

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?

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 159 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 5 March 2026.
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.
Sichuan Airlines
7.9
Good
33 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

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.
Sichuan Airlines
7.9
Good
33 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.9
Good
33 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

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.
China Southern
7.4
Good
140 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.9
Good
33 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

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.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
196 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.9
Good
33 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

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.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
319 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.9
Good
33 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

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 7 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Nanjing?

    Departing from Melbourne to Nanjing will take you 11h 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, Sichuan Airlines ($433), Scoot ($489), and China Southern ($522) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to Nanjing. These flights start at 44% 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 $706, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $501. The most popular route (Melbourne - Nanjing Lukou Intl), is priced around $615.

  • 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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  • 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 $407). Flying from Melbourne to Nanjing in April is currently the most expensive (average of $635). 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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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$433Average$660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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