Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Nanjing from $401

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 27/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — NKG
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 Monday or Tuesday 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 (MEL) 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 12 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$667

One-way from

$401

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$912

Good round-trip deal

$815 or less

Good one-way deal

$413 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 1/10-5/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Nanjing
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 27/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Nanjing
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($133 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($49 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Melbourne to Nanjing Lukou Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Melbourne to Nanjing Lukou Intl.

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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 12 September 2025.

Wed 1/1010:40MEL - NKG
1 stop25h 50mChina Southern
Fri 5/1220:10NKG - MEL
1 stop22h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 10/9$667
Wed 1/1018:30MEL - NKG
2 stops44h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1211:20NKG - MEL
1 stop25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$680
Sun 26/1012:00MEL - NKG
1 stop15h 10mChina Eastern
Sun 2/1120:55NKG - MEL
Nonstop11h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/9$691
Wed 15/1012:35MEL - NKG
1 stop23h 40mXiamenAir
Mon 15/1218:30NKG - MEL
1 stop13h 05mXiamenAir
Deal found 10/9$698
Sat 25/1012:35MEL - NKG
1 stop25h 50mXiamenAir
Sat 1/1116:30NKG - MEL
1 stop15h 05mXiamenAir
Deal found 10/9$704
Sun 19/1022:30MEL - NKG
1 stop20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 31/1023:20NKG - MEL
2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$752
Wed 1/1013:00MEL - NKG
1 stop28h 50mScoot
Thu 4/1200:30NKG - MEL
1 stop16h 40mScoot
Deal found 10/9$780

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

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Nanjing

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Sat 25/10

12:35-11:25

1 stop25h 50m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 1/11

16:30-10:35

1 stop15h 05m

$730

MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Sun 19/10

22:30-15:50

1 stop20h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 31/10

23:20-22:45

2 stops20h 25m

$752

MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Sun 19/10

00:30-19:30

3 stops22h 00m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 29/10

17:00-12:05

1 stop16h 05m

$837

MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Wed 15/10

12:35-09:15

1 stop23h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 14/12

00:55-23:35

1 stop19h 40m

$846

MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Sat 27/9

11:35-09:15

1 stop23h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 5/10

20:30-10:35

1 stop35h 05m

$858

MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Sun 26/10

06:45-15:45

2 stops36h 00m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 2/11

17:00-22:45

2 stops26h 45m

$930

MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Sat 25/10

14:00-21:50

2 stops34h 50m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 1/11

19:05-23:35

2 stops25h 30m

$935

MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

12:00-00:10

1 stop15h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 10/3

09:00-14:05

2 stops26h 05m

$998

MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Mon 27/10

21:40-18:25

1 stop23h 45m

$401

MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Mon 27/10

13:20-23:35

3 stops37h 15m

$446

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 11/9

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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 Airport to Nanjing

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 29 August 2025.

Booking 36 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport to Nanjing?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Nanjing (average of $372). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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 12 September 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne Airport to Nanjing in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 27% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

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 12 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with China Southern, China Eastern, andAir China from Melbourne Airport to Nanjing have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Nanjing from Melbourne?

    Most people fly into Nanjing Lukou Intl (NKG) if they book a flight to Nanjing from Melbourne. On average, Lukou Intl has 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day from 8 airlines. Nanjing Lukou Intl is conveniently located just 36.4 km from Nanjing’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Nanjing?

    A quick flight from Melbourne Airport to Nanjing can take about 25h 50m. XiamenAir provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $730. Melbourne Airport and Nanjing are separated by a distance of 8169 km.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne Airport to Nanjing round-trip from $428. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are China Southern, from $442, and Sichuan Airlines, from $460. Hainan Airlines is 47% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Nanjing?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $386. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Nanjing Lukou Intl) can be booked for $600 on average, our data indicates $1,796 when flying from Melbourne Airport to Nanjing.

  • 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 Airport to Nanjing?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Nanjing (average of $372). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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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Top 8 airlines flying from Melbourne to Nanjing

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest$428Average$617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China SouthernCheapest$442Average$733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$460Average$723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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ScootCheapest$520Average$617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$608Average$848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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China EasternCheapest$644Average$1,021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest$685Average$1,035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$845Average$1,097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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