Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Nanjing from $336
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 26/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — NKG
14 Dec — 21 Dec1
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 36 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday
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 14 November 2025.
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 14 November 2025.
Fri 28/1109:00MEL - NKG
1 stop14h 35mChina Southern
Tue 2/1219:05NKG - MEL
1 stop32h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 12/11$673
Sat 29/1113:00MEL - NKG
Nonstop11h 10mChina Eastern
Wed 3/1220:55NKG - MEL
Nonstop11h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 13/11$821
Thu 4/1213:00MEL - NKG
Nonstop11h 10mChina Eastern
Fri 19/1221:00NKG - MEL
Nonstop11h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 13/11$830
Mon 1/1212:25MEL - NKG
1 stop23h 50mXiamenAir
Mon 8/1210:30NKG - MEL
1 stop20h 55mXiamenAir
Deal found 11/11$845
Sat 29/1112:25MEL - NKG
1 stop23h 50mXiamenAir
Wed 3/1210:30NKG - MEL
1 stop20h 55mXiamenAir
Deal found 13/11$847
Fri 28/1109:00MEL - NKG
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1200:30NKG - MEL
1 stop32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$873
Thu 4/1216:00MEL - NKG
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/1221:35NKG - MEL
1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11$894
Thu 4/1212:25MEL - NKG
1 stop30h 00mXiamenAir
Fri 19/1216:30NKG - MEL
1 stop14h 55mXiamenAir
Deal found 13/11$899
Mon 1/1217:55MEL - NKG
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1214:15NKG - MEL
1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$905
Fri 28/1112:25MEL - NKG
1 stop23h 50mXiamenAir
Tue 2/1221:05NKG - MEL
3 stops34h 20mXiamenAir
Deal found 12/11$928
Sat 29/1107:45MEL - NKG
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1217:00NKG - MEL
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11$929
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 14 November 2025.
Thu 19/321:40MEL - NKG
1 stop23h 35mSichuan Airlines
Mon 23/319:40NKG - MEL
1 stop15h 50mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 12/11$626
Fri 28/1109:00MEL - NKG
1 stop14h 35mChina Southern
Tue 2/1219:05NKG - MEL
1 stop32h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 12/11$673
Thu 19/313:00MEL - NKG
Nonstop11h 10mChina Eastern
Mon 23/307:25NKG - MEL
1 stop23h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/11$751
Fri 13/307:00MEL - NKG
1 stop18h 05mSingapore Airlines
Sat 28/317:00NKG - MEL
1 stop16h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/11$801
Fri 28/1109:00MEL - NKG
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1200:30NKG - MEL
1 stop32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$873
Fri 28/1112:25MEL - NKG
1 stop33h 00mXiamenAir
Tue 2/1221:05NKG - MEL
2 stops34h 20mXiamenAir
Deal found 12/11$928
Sat 29/1113:00MEL - NKG
Nonstop11h 10mChina Eastern
Wed 3/1222:00NKG - MEL
1 stop13h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 13/11$880
Fri 6/300:35MEL - NKG
1 stop18h 10mSingapore Airlines
Sat 14/317:00NKG - MEL
1 stop33h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/11$928
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 14 November 2025.
Sat 29/1113:00MEL - NKG
Nonstop11h 10mChina Eastern
Wed 3/1220:55NKG - MEL
Nonstop11h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 13/11$821
Thu 4/1213:00MEL - NKG
Nonstop11h 10mChina Eastern
Fri 19/1221:00NKG - MEL
Nonstop11h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 13/11$830
Mon 1/1213:00MEL - NKG
Nonstop10h 55mChina Eastern
Wed 25/220:55NKG - MEL
Nonstop11h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/11$1,111
Thu 1/113:00MEL - NKG
Nonstop11h 10mChina Eastern
Fri 30/121:00NKG - MEL
Nonstop11h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/11$1,122
Mon 1/1213:00MEL - NKG
Nonstop10h 55mChina Eastern
Fri 27/221:00NKG - MEL
Nonstop11h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/11$1,201
Sat 3/113:00MEL - NKG
Nonstop11h 10mChina Eastern
Wed 28/120:55NKG - MEL
Nonstop11h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/11$1,248
Sat 27/1213:00MEL - NKG
Nonstop11h 10mChina Eastern
Fri 30/121:00NKG - MEL
Nonstop11h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 13/11$1,587
Thu 25/1213:00MEL - NKG
Nonstop11h 10mChina Eastern
Wed 21/120:55NKG - MEL
Nonstop11h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 13/11$2,176
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Nanjing
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Nanjing. Data last updated 14 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Fri 28/1109:00MEL - NKG
1 stop14h 35mChina Southern
Tue 2/1219:05NKG - MEL
1 stop32h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 12/11$673
Fri 28/1109:00MEL - NKG
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1200:30NKG - MEL
1 stop32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$873
Fri 28/1112:25MEL - NKG
1 stop33h 00mXiamenAir
Tue 2/1221:05NKG - MEL
2 stops34h 20mXiamenAir
Deal found 12/11$928
Sat 29/1113:00MEL - NKG
Nonstop11h 10mChina Eastern
Wed 3/1220:55NKG - MEL
Nonstop11h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 13/11$821
Sat 29/1112:25MEL - NKG
1 stop23h 50mXiamenAir
Wed 3/1210:30NKG - MEL
1 stop20h 55mXiamenAir
Deal found 13/11$847
Sat 29/1107:45MEL - NKG
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1217:00NKG - MEL
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11$929
Mon 1/1212:25MEL - NKG
1 stop23h 50mXiamenAir
Mon 8/1210:30NKG - MEL
1 stop20h 55mXiamenAir
Deal found 11/11$845
Mon 1/1217:55MEL - NKG
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1214:15NKG - MEL
1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$905
Thu 4/1213:00MEL - NKG
Nonstop11h 10mChina Eastern
Fri 19/1221:00NKG - MEL
Nonstop11h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 13/11$830
Thu 4/1216:00MEL - NKG
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/1221:35NKG - MEL
1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11$894
Thu 4/1212:25MEL - NKG
1 stop30h 00mXiamenAir
Fri 19/1216:30NKG - MEL
1 stop14h 55mXiamenAir
Deal found 13/11$899
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 14 November 2025.
Mon 26/113:10MEL - NKG
1 stop29h 35mScoot
Deal found 12/11$336
Mon 26/113:00MEL - NKG
Nonstop10h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/11$449
Mon 26/107:45MEL - NKG
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$464
Fri 26/1212:25MEL - NKG
1 stop33h 00mXiamenAir
Deal found 12/11$519
Tue 30/1212:25MEL - NKG
1 stop33h 00mXiamenAir
Deal found 12/11$621
Mon 29/1212:25MEL - NKG
1 stop26h 00mXiamenAir
Deal found 12/11$638
Sat 27/1222:00MEL - NKG
1 stop16h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 12/11$737
Mon 29/1221:15MEL - NKG
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$739
Sun 28/1212:00MEL - NKG
1 stop15h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/11$758
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 14 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Nanjing that are best for you.
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Melbourne
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Nanjing
Route
Depart
Return
Price
MelbourneNanjing
MEL - NKG
MELNKG
Melbourne
Thu 19/3
21:40-18:15
1 stop23h 35m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Mon 23/3
19:40-14:30
1 stop15h 50m
$626
MelbourneNanjing
MEL - NKG
MELNKG
Melbourne
Fri 28/11
09:00-20:35
1 stop14h 35m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Tue 2/12
19:05-06:50
1 stop32h 45m
$673
MelbourneNanjing
MEL - NKG
MELNKG
Melbourne
Thu 19/3
13:00-21:10
Nonstop11h 10m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Mon 23/3
07:25-10:00
1 stop23h 35m
$751
MelbourneNanjing
MEL - NKG
MELNKG
Melbourne
Fri 13/3
07:00-22:05
1 stop18h 05m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Sat 28/3
17:00-12:00
1 stop16h 00m
$801
MelbourneNanjing
MEL - NKG
MELNKG
Melbourne
Fri 28/11
09:00-20:35
1 stop14h 35m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Mon 1/12
00:30-11:55
1 stop32h 25m
$873
MelbourneNanjing
MEL - NKG
MELNKG
Melbourne
Sat 29/11
13:00-21:10
Nonstop11h 10m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Wed 3/12
22:00-14:05
1 stop13h 05m
$880
MelbourneNanjing
MEL - NKG
MELNKG
Melbourne
Fri 28/11
12:25-18:25
1 stop33h 00m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Tue 2/12
21:05-10:25
2 stops34h 20m
$928
MelbourneNanjing
MEL - NKG
MELNKG
Melbourne
Fri 6/3
00:35-15:45
1 stop18h 10m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Sat 14/3
17:00-05:45
1 stop33h 45m
$928
MelbourneNanjing
MEL - NKG
MELNKG
Melbourne
Mon 29/12
12:25-11:25
1 stop26h 00m
$638
MelbourneNanjing
MEL - NKG
MELNKG
Melbourne
Mon 29/12
21:15-20:15
2 stops26h 00m
$739
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Nanjing
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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 7 November 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 $409). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Nanjing in July is currently the most expensive (average of $645). 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 14 November 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne Airport to Nanjing in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 28% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.
How often are flights from Melbourne to Nanjing delayed?
About 11% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Nanjing have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 108 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 9% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Nanjing?
Share of one-stop return flights from Melbourne Airport to Nanjing chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Xiamen (XMN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 41% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Nanjing on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Nanjing?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Nanjing, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Guangzhou (CAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 06m.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Nanjing?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Nanjing, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Guangzhou (CAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 06m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Nanjing?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Nanjing, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Beijing (PEK) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 51m.
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 14 November 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Sichuan Airlines, China Southern, andChina Eastern 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.
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?
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 11h 10m. Sichuan Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $751. Melbourne Airport and Nanjing are separated by a distance of 8169 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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 $433. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are China Southern, from $447, and Sichuan Airlines, from $450. 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 $426. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Nanjing Lukou Intl) can be booked for $626 on average, our data indicates $1,783 when flying from Melbourne Airport 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 $409). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Nanjing in July is currently the most expensive (average of $645). 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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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 14 November 2025.
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