Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Nanjing from $434
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 7/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — NKG
23 Jul — 30 Jul1
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 March or October, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Saturday and return on a Monday
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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 23 June 2026.
Mon 27/721:35
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop20h 15m
Scoot
Mon 10/801:05
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop17h 15m
Scoot
Deal found 18/6$655
Thu 6/813:00
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop28h 50m
Scoot
Wed 19/817:05
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop16h 40m
Scoot
Deal found 22/6$765
Mon 3/813:00
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop28h 50m
Scoot
Wed 19/817:05
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop16h 40m
Scoot
Deal found 21/6$772
Fri 30/1012:35
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop13h 45m
Hong Kong Airlines
Sat 14/1108:15
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop23h 50m
Hong Kong Airlines
Deal found 20/6$828
Sun 1/1111:25
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop15h 10m
China Southern
Mon 16/1120:10
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop22h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 17/6$850
Fri 30/1019:25
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop23h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 14/1117:00
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop25h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 21/6$879
Sat 1/812:00
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop13h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/817:05
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop25h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/6$881
Mon 27/708:15
MEL
-
NKG
2 stops33h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/801:05
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop17h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/6$895
Sun 1/1112:35
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop13h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/1119:20
NKG
-
MEL
2 stops25h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6$904
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 23 June 2026.
Sat 31/1008:40
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop16h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 3/1108:20
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop35h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 22/6$992
Sun 2/821:20
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop27h 30m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 9/822:55
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop35h 05m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 18/6$1,096
Mon 27/712:00
MEL
-
NKG
Nonstop11h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/801:05
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop32h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/6$1,161
Sun 2/811:00
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop14h 45m
China Eastern
Sun 9/821:35
NKG
-
MEL
Nonstop10h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 18/6$1,181
Fri 30/1006:15
MEL
-
NKG
2 stops18h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Sat 14/1114:15
NKG
-
MEL
2 stops20h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 22/6$1,168
Mon 3/813:00
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 19/821:35
NKG
-
MEL
Nonstop10h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/6$1,186
Mon 20/712:00
MEL
-
NKG
Nonstop11h 05m
China Eastern
Mon 27/707:25
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop23h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 22/6$1,291
Fri 30/1006:45
MEL
-
NKG
2 stops18h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 3/1114:15
NKG
-
MEL
2 stops20h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 19/6$1,289
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 23 June 2026.
Thu 6/812:00
MEL
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NKG
Nonstop11h 05m
China Eastern
Wed 19/821:35
NKG
-
MEL
Nonstop10h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 22/6$1,155
Mon 5/1013:00
MEL
-
NKG
Nonstop11h 05m
China Eastern
Sun 18/1021:35
NKG
-
MEL
Nonstop10h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/6$1,372
Mon 6/712:00
MEL
-
NKG
Nonstop11h 05m
China Eastern
Sun 19/721:35
NKG
-
MEL
Nonstop10h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 18/6$1,765
Mon 3/812:00
MEL
-
NKG
Nonstop11h 05m
China Eastern
Wed 19/821:35
NKG
-
MEL
Nonstop10h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 21/6$4,801
Mon 14/912:00
MEL
-
NKG
Nonstop11h 05m
China Eastern
Sun 27/921:35
NKG
-
MEL
Nonstop10h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/6$5,602
Mon 6/712:00
MEL
-
NKG
Nonstop11h 05m
China Eastern
Wed 22/721:35
NKG
-
MEL
Nonstop10h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 21/6$6,318
Sat 19/918:00
MEL
-
NKG
Nonstop11h 55m
Delta
Thu 1/1016:30
NKG
-
MEL
Nonstop7h 50m
Delta
Deal found 18/6$9,219
Mon 27/717:35
MEL
-
NKG
Nonstop12h 35m
Delta
Tue 11/823:50
NKG
-
MEL
Nonstop8h 20m
Delta
Deal found 20/6$10,452
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Nanjing
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Nanjing. Data last updated 23 June 2026 and is based on user searches.
Wed 8/707:25
MEL
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NKG
1 stop16h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 21/714:15
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop30h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 18/6$981
Mon 27/721:35
MEL
-
NKG
1 stop20h 15m
Scoot
Mon 10/801:05
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop17h 15m
Scoot
Deal found 18/6$655
Mon 27/708:15
MEL
-
NKG
2 stops33h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/801:05
NKG
-
MEL
1 stop17h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/6$895
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 23 June 2026.
Tue 7/712:00
MEL
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NKG
1 stop13h 15m
Hong Kong Airlines
Deal found 21/6$434
Tue 7/706:45
MEL
-
NKG
2 stops18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/6$587
Tue 30/608:15
MEL
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NKG
2 stops33h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/6$767
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 23 June 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 23 June 2026.
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MelbourneNanjing
MEL - NKG
MELNKG
Melbourne
Sat 31/10
08:40-21:50
1 stop16h 10m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Tue 3/11
08:20-23:00
1 stop35h 40m
$992
MelbourneNanjing
MEL - NKG
MELNKG
Melbourne
Sun 2/8
21:20-22:50
1 stop27h 30m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Sun 9/8
22:55-12:00
1 stop35h 05m
$1,096
MelbourneNanjing
MEL - NKG
MELNKG
Melbourne
Mon 27/7
12:00-21:05
Nonstop11h 05m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Mon 10/8
01:05-11:45
1 stop32h 40m
$1,161
MelbourneNanjing
MEL - NKG
MELNKG
Melbourne
Fri 30/10
06:15-21:50
2 stops18h 35m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Sat 14/11
14:15-13:20
2 stops20h 05m
$1,168
Fastest return journey
MelbourneNanjing
MEL - NKG
MELNKG
Melbourne
Sun 2/8
11:00-23:45
1 stop14h 45m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Sun 9/8
21:35-10:00
Nonstop10h 25m
$1,181
MelbourneNanjing
MEL - NKG
MELNKG
Melbourne
Mon 3/8
13:00-15:50
1 stop28h 50m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Wed 19/8
21:35-10:00
Nonstop10h 25m
$1,186
MelbourneNanjing
MEL - NKG
MELNKG
Melbourne
Fri 30/10
06:45-21:50
2 stops18h 05m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Tue 3/11
14:15-13:20
2 stops20h 05m
$1,289
MelbourneNanjing
MEL - NKG
MELNKG
Melbourne
Mon 20/7
12:00-21:05
Nonstop11h 05m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Mon 27/7
07:25-09:00
1 stop23h 35m
$1,291
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey
MelbourneNanjing
MEL - NKG
MELNKG
Melbourne
Tue 7/7
12:00-23:15
1 stop13h 15m
$434
MelbourneNanjing
MEL - NKG
MELNKG
Melbourne
Tue 7/7
06:45-23:15
2 stops18h 30m
$587
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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Nanjing (average of $638). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Nanjing in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,205). 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 11% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Nanjing have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 151 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 11% 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 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.
Xiamen (XMN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $841.
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 Hong Kong (HKG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 52m.
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 23 June 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 7 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 16h 10m. Cathay Pacific provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $992. 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 $492. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Sichuan Airlines, from $540, and China Southern, from $578. Scoot is 41% 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 Scoot ($273), Hainan Airlines ($316), and Sichuan Airlines ($366).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Nanjing?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $421. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Nanjing Lukou Intl) can be booked for $721 on average, our data indicates $1,154 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Nanjing (average of $638). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Nanjing in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,205). 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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