Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Nanjing from $554
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 2/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — NKG
21 Jun — 28 Jun1
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 Sunday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday
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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 22 May 2026.
Wed 15/710:20
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop31h 10m
China Southern
Wed 5/813:45
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop16h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 18/5$765
Thu 16/713:00
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop28h 50m
Scoot
Thu 30/701:05
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop17h 15m
Scoot
Deal found 21/5$809
Tue 14/713:00
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop28h 50m
Scoot
Mon 3/801:05
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop17h 15m
Scoot
Deal found 18/5$840
Tue 14/710:20
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop14h 10m
China Southern
Thu 6/822:00
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop19h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 18/5$882
Wed 15/721:35
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop20h 15m
Scoot
Mon 3/801:05
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop17h 15m
Scoot
Deal found 18/5$894
Tue 14/713:00
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop28h 50m
Scoot
Wed 5/817:05
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop16h 40m
Scoot
Deal found 18/5$941
Mon 1/614:25
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop24h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 7/614:15
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop19h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 17/5$957
Tue 26/507:25
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop16h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 10/614:15
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop13h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 20/5$976
Thu 16/713:00
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 31/708:00
NKG
-
MEL
2 stops34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/5$978
Tue 14/720:20
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop17h 55m
Sichuan Airlines
Wed 5/819:30
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop16h 40m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 20/5$980
Mon 13/720:20
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop24h 00m
Sichuan Airlines
Wed 5/813:30
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop22h 40m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 18/5$983
Fri 5/614:25
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop24h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 15/614:15
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop19h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 21/5$1,008
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 22 May 2026.
Tue 14/720:20
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop17h 55m
Sichuan Airlines
Fri 7/819:30
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop16h 40m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 20/5$980
Tue 16/600:35
MEL
-
NKG
2 stops20h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 24/618:35
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop13h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5$1,082
Tue 8/909:15
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop32h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 12/917:05
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop15h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 17/5$1,123
Sun 12/707:25
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop16h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 6/814:15
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop13h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 20/5$1,165
Wed 17/611:35
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop33h 50m
XiamenAir
Wed 24/612:30
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop19h 05m
XiamenAir
Deal found 20/5$1,180
Sat 29/812:00
MEL
-
NKG
Nonstop11h 05m
China Eastern
Mon 31/807:25
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop27h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 20/5$1,197
Sat 18/720:20
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop17h 55m
Sichuan Airlines
Mon 3/819:30
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop16h 40m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 20/5$980
Sat 29/820:20
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop17h 55m
Sichuan Airlines
Mon 31/813:30
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop22h 40m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 19/5$1,041
Sat 29/807:25
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop16h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 31/808:00
NKG
-
MEL
2 stops30h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 21/5$1,166
Fri 17/720:20
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop24h 00m
Sichuan Airlines
Sun 2/819:30
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop16h 40m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 18/5$1,046
Tue 8/906:30
MEL
-
NKG
2 stops32h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Sat 12/908:00
NKG
-
MEL
2 stops30h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 17/5$1,207
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 22 May 2026.
Thu 16/712:00
MEL
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NKG
Nonstop11h 05m
China Eastern
Fri 31/721:35
NKG
-
MEL
Nonstop10h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 21/5$1,228
Mon 13/712:00
MEL
-
NKG
Nonstop11h 05m
China Eastern
Fri 7/821:35
NKG
-
MEL
Nonstop10h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 20/5$1,348
Thu 16/712:00
MEL
-
NKG
Nonstop11h 05m
China Eastern
Fri 7/821:35
NKG
-
MEL
Nonstop10h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 18/5$1,353
Mon 13/712:00
MEL
-
NKG
Nonstop11h 05m
China Eastern
Sun 2/821:35
NKG
-
MEL
Nonstop10h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 20/5$1,413
Mon 13/712:00
MEL
-
NKG
Nonstop11h 05m
China Eastern
Sun 26/721:35
NKG
-
MEL
Nonstop10h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 22/5$1,590
Mon 22/612:00
MEL
-
NKG
Nonstop11h 05m
China Eastern
Sun 5/721:35
NKG
-
MEL
Nonstop10h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 20/5$1,853
Mon 22/612:00
MEL
-
NKG
Nonstop11h 05m
China Eastern
Wed 8/721:35
NKG
-
MEL
Nonstop10h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 20/5$2,093
Mon 22/612:00
MEL
-
NKG
Nonstop11h 05m
China Eastern
Fri 10/721:35
NKG
-
MEL
Nonstop10h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 20/5$2,271
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Nanjing
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Nanjing. Data last updated 22 May 2026 and is based on user searches.
Tue 26/507:25
MEL
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NKG
1 stop16h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 10/614:15
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop13h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 20/5$976
Tue 26/507:25
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop31h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/614:15
NKG
-
MEL
2 stops23h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5$1,044
Mon 1/614:25
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop24h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 7/614:15
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop19h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 17/5$957
Fri 5/614:25
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop24h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 15/614:15
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop19h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 21/5$1,008
Tue 16/600:35
MEL
-
NKG
2 stops20h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 24/618:35
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop13h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5$1,082
Wed 17/611:35
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop33h 50m
XiamenAir
Wed 24/612:30
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop19h 05m
XiamenAir
Deal found 20/5$1,180
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 22 May 2026.
Thu 2/711:35
MEL
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NKG
1 stop25h 50m
XiamenAir
Deal found 20/5$554
Fri 3/721:20
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop14h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5$582
Tue 30/611:35
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop29h 50m
XiamenAir
Deal found 18/5$681
Wed 1/711:35
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop25h 50m
XiamenAir
Deal found 18/5$704
Sun 14/606:00
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5$711
Thu 28/514:25
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop24h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 22/5$739
Thu 28/507:30
MEL
-
NKG
2 stops34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/5$761
Find 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 22 May 2026.
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Depart
Return
Price
Cheapest return flight
MelbourneNanjing
MEL - NKG
MELNKG
Melbourne
Tue 14/7
20:20-12:15
1 stop17h 55m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Fri 7/8
19:30-14:10
1 stop16h 40m
$980
MelbourneNanjing
MEL - NKG
MELNKG
Melbourne
Sat 18/7
20:20-12:15
1 stop17h 55m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Mon 3/8
19:30-14:10
1 stop16h 40m
$980
MelbourneNanjing
MEL - NKG
MELNKG
Melbourne
Sat 29/8
20:20-12:15
1 stop17h 55m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Mon 31/8
13:30-14:10
1 stop22h 40m
$1,041
MelbourneNanjing
MEL - NKG
MELNKG
Melbourne
Fri 17/7
20:20-18:20
1 stop24h 00m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Sun 2/8
19:30-14:10
1 stop16h 40m
$1,046
MelbourneNanjing
MEL - NKG
MELNKG
Melbourne
Tue 16/6
00:35-19:30
2 stops20h 55m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Wed 24/6
18:35-10:30
1 stop13h 55m
$1,082
MelbourneNanjing
MEL - NKG
MELNKG
Melbourne
Tue 8/9
09:15-15:50
1 stop32h 35m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Sat 12/9
17:05-11:00
1 stop15h 55m
$1,123
Fastest return journey
MelbourneNanjing
MEL - NKG
MELNKG
Melbourne
Sun 12/7
07:25-22:05
1 stop16h 40m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Thu 6/8
14:15-05:55
1 stop13h 40m
$1,165
MelbourneNanjing
MEL - NKG
MELNKG
Melbourne
Sat 29/8
07:25-22:05
1 stop16h 40m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Mon 31/8
08:00-16:50
2 stops30h 50m
$1,166
MelbourneNanjing
MEL - NKG
MELNKG
Melbourne
Wed 17/6
11:35-19:25
1 stop33h 50m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Wed 24/6
12:30-09:35
1 stop19h 05m
$1,180
MelbourneNanjing
MEL - NKG
MELNKG
Melbourne
Sat 29/8
12:00-21:05
Nonstop11h 05m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Mon 31/8
07:25-12:40
1 stop27h 15m
$1,197
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Nanjing?
Booking 53 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Nanjing (average of $621). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Nanjing in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,081). 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.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport 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.
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 42% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Nanjing on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Nanjing?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Nanjing, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Singapore (SIN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $778.
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 Shanghai (PVG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 57m.
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 3h 05m.
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 22 May 2026.
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.
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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 5 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 17h 55m. Sichuan Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $980. 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 $483. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Sichuan Airlines, from $515, and XiamenAir, from $565. Scoot is 38% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Nanjing one-way?
The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Melbourne Airport to Nanjing are Hainan Airlines ($310), China Southern ($364), and China Eastern ($391).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Nanjing?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $357. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Nanjing Lukou Intl) can be booked for $873 on average, our data indicates $1,674 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Nanjing (average of $621). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Nanjing in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,081). 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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