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MEL — NKG
18 May — 25 May1
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 March, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Friday 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 18 April 2026.
Mon 27/421:35
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop20h 15m
Scoot
Tue 12/517:05
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop16h 40m
Scoot
Deal found 14/4$666
Thu 14/513:00
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop28h 50m
Scoot
Thu 21/517:05
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop25h 15m
Scoot
Deal found 14/4$709
Wed 13/513:00
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop28h 50m
Scoot
Wed 27/517:05
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop16h 40m
Scoot
Deal found 17/4$736
Mon 27/421:35
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop20h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/517:05
NKG
-
MEL
2 stops33h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$761
Thu 7/513:00
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop28h 50m
Scoot
Tue 2/617:05
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop16h 40m
Scoot
Deal found 16/4$786
Tue 2/610:20
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop14h 10m
China Southern
Tue 9/616:45
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop24h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 18/4$833
Wed 13/513:00
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/517:05
NKG
-
MEL
2 stops33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$861
Thu 14/513:00
MEL
-
NKG
2 stops27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 21/517:05
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop25h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$879
Thu 7/513:00
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/617:05
NKG
-
MEL
2 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$889
Wed 12/811:00
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop14h 10m
China Eastern
Sun 16/821:35
NKG
-
MEL
Nonstop10h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 13/4$892
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 18 April 2026.
Thu 7/513:00
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop28h 50m
Scoot
Tue 2/617:05
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop16h 40m
Scoot
Deal found 16/4$786
Thu 7/513:00
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/617:05
NKG
-
MEL
2 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$889
Wed 12/811:00
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop14h 10m
China Eastern
Sun 16/821:35
NKG
-
MEL
Nonstop10h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 14/4$897
Sat 30/513:00
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop28h 50m
Scoot
Sat 6/617:05
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop25h 15m
Scoot
Deal found 15/4$950
Tue 2/610:20
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/612:30
NKG
-
MEL
3 stops21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$1,013
Sat 30/512:00
MEL
-
NKG
Nonstop11h 05m
China Eastern
Sat 6/607:25
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop23h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/4$1,073
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 18 April 2026.
Sat 27/612:00
MEL
-
NKG
Nonstop11h 05m
China Eastern
Sun 12/721:35
NKG
-
MEL
Nonstop10h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 14/4$1,565
Mon 29/612:00
MEL
-
NKG
Nonstop11h 05m
China Eastern
Sun 12/721:35
NKG
-
MEL
Nonstop10h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 14/4$5,322
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Nanjing
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Nanjing. Data last updated 18 April 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 27/421:35
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop20h 15m
Scoot
Tue 12/517:05
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop16h 40m
Scoot
Deal found 14/4$666
Mon 27/421:35
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop20h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/517:05
NKG
-
MEL
2 stops33h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$761
Thu 7/513:00
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop28h 50m
Scoot
Tue 2/617:05
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop16h 40m
Scoot
Deal found 16/4$786
Thu 7/513:00
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/617:05
NKG
-
MEL
2 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$889
Wed 13/513:00
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop28h 50m
Scoot
Wed 27/517:05
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop16h 40m
Scoot
Deal found 17/4$736
Wed 13/513:00
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/517:05
NKG
-
MEL
2 stops33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$861
Thu 14/513:00
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop28h 50m
Scoot
Thu 21/517:05
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop25h 15m
Scoot
Deal found 14/4$709
Thu 14/513:00
MEL
-
NKG
2 stops27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 21/517:05
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop25h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$879
Thu 14/512:00
MEL
-
NKG
Nonstop11h 05m
China Eastern
Thu 21/509:20
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop21h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 14/4$938
Sat 30/513:00
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop28h 50m
Scoot
Sat 6/617:05
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop25h 15m
Scoot
Deal found 15/4$950
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 18 April 2026.
Mon 7/913:00
MEL
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NKG
1 stop28h 50m
Scoot
Deal found 13/4$372
Wed 13/513:00
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop28h 50m
Scoot
Deal found 14/4$408
Sun 6/921:35
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop20h 15m
Scoot
Deal found 13/4$460
Wed 13/515:25
MEL
-
NKG
2 stops45h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$507
Thu 3/911:00
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop14h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 13/4$546
Tue 8/920:20
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop17h 55m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 13/4$624
Mon 7/912:00
MEL
-
NKG
Nonstop11h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 13/4$694
Wed 9/906:15
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop14h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 13/4$759
Mon 7/908:35
MEL
-
NKG
2 stops15h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4$782
Fri 4/919:40
MEL
-
NKG
2 stops26h 45m
Air China
Deal found 13/4$811
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 18 April 2026.
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 18 April 2026.
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Depart
Return
Price
Cheapest return flight
MelbourneNanjing
MEL - NKG
MELNKG
Melbourne
Thu 7/5
13:00-15:50
1 stop28h 50m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Tue 2/6
17:05-11:45
1 stop16h 40m
$786
MelbourneNanjing
MEL - NKG
MELNKG
Melbourne
Thu 7/5
13:00-15:50
1 stop28h 50m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Tue 2/6
17:05-05:00
2 stops33h 55m
$889
Fastest return journey
MelbourneNanjing
MEL - NKG
MELNKG
Melbourne
Wed 12/8
11:00-23:10
1 stop14h 10m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Sun 16/8
21:35-10:00
Nonstop10h 25m
$897
MelbourneNanjing
MEL - NKG
MELNKG
Melbourne
Sat 30/5
13:00-15:50
1 stop28h 50m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Sat 6/6
17:05-20:20
1 stop25h 15m
$950
MelbourneNanjing
MEL - NKG
MELNKG
Melbourne
Tue 2/6
10:20-15:30
1 stop31h 10m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Tue 9/6
12:30-11:45
3 stops21h 15m
$1,013
MelbourneNanjing
MEL - NKG
MELNKG
Melbourne
Sat 30/5
12:00-21:05
Nonstop11h 05m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Sat 6/6
07:25-09:00
1 stop23h 35m
$1,073
Cheapest one-way
MelbourneNanjing
MEL - NKG
MELNKG
Melbourne
Wed 13/5
13:00-15:50
1 stop28h 50m
$408
MelbourneNanjing
MEL - NKG
MELNKG
Melbourne
Sun 6/9
21:35-15:50
1 stop20h 15m
$460
MelbourneNanjing
MEL - NKG
MELNKG
Melbourne
Wed 13/5
15:25-10:40
2 stops45h 15m
$507
Fastest single journey
MelbourneNanjing
MEL - NKG
MELNKG
Melbourne
Fri 4/9
11:00-23:45
1 stop14h 45m
$546
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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 10 April 2026.
Booking 54 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Nanjing (average of $314). Flying from Melbourne to Nanjing in June is currently the most expensive (average of $690). 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 18 April 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 18 April 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.
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
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Nanjing. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
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 6 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Nanjing?
Departing from Melbourne to Nanjing will take you 14h 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, Scoot ($373), Sichuan Airlines ($460), and XiamenAir ($562) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to Nanjing. These flights start at 51% 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 Hainan Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $309. 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 $1,568, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $327. The most popular route (Melbourne - Nanjing Lukou Intl), is priced around $736.
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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Nanjing (average of $314). Flying from Melbourne to Nanjing in June is currently the most expensive (average of $690). 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 18 April 2026.
Discover the top 6 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 18 April 2026.
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