Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Nanjing from $738
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — NKG
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
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 27 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 27 November 2025.
Fri 12/1220:45MEL - NKG
1 stop18h 00mHainan Airlines
Tue 16/1212:45NKG - MEL
1 stop28h 15mHainan Airlines
Deal found 26/11$872
Wed 10/1221:40MEL - NKG
1 stop23h 35mSichuan Airlines
Sun 28/1219:40NKG - MEL
1 stop15h 50mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 25/11$990
Mon 1/1213:00MEL - NKG
Nonstop10h 55mChina Eastern
Wed 25/220:55NKG - MEL
Nonstop11h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/11$996
Mon 1/1213:00MEL - NKG
Nonstop10h 55mChina Eastern
Fri 27/207:25NKG - MEL
1 stop25h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/11$1,030
Wed 10/1212:25MEL - NKG
1 stop33h 00mXiamenAir
Sun 14/1210:30NKG - MEL
1 stop20h 55mXiamenAir
Deal found 24/11$1,038
Thu 11/1212:25MEL - NKG
1 stop23h 50mXiamenAir
Mon 15/1216:30NKG - MEL
1 stop14h 55mXiamenAir
Deal found 25/11$1,039
Mon 1/1215:35MEL - NKG
1 stop33h 15mCathay Pacific
Thu 26/214:15NKG - MEL
1 stop29h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/11$1,096
Mon 1/1223:30MEL - NKG
1 stop27h 05mChina Southern
Wed 25/208:30NKG - MEL
1 stop19h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 26/11$1,125
Wed 10/1221:40MEL - NKG
1 stop23h 35mSichuan Airlines
Thu 25/1219:40NKG - MEL
1 stop15h 50mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 24/11$1,139
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 27 November 2025.
Fri 13/307:00MEL - NKG
1 stop18h 05mSingapore Airlines
Sat 28/317:00NKG - MEL
1 stop16h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 25/11$738
Fri 12/1220:45MEL - NKG
1 stop18h 00mHainan Airlines
Tue 16/1212:45NKG - MEL
1 stop28h 15mHainan Airlines
Deal found 26/11$872
Fri 13/320:15MEL - NKG
1 stop26h 40mAir China
Sat 28/308:10NKG - MEL
2 stops28h 25mAir China
Deal found 25/11$878
Mon 18/512:00MEL - NKG
Nonstop11h 00mChina Eastern
Thu 21/507:30NKG - MEL
1 stop23h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 23/11$922
Mon 18/511:35MEL - NKG
2 stops28h 55mXiamenAir
Thu 21/522:25NKG - MEL
2 stops33h 10mXiamenAir
Deal found 23/11$961
Thu 8/108:40MEL - NKG
1 stop28h 50mChina Southern
Fri 30/111:40NKG - MEL
1 stop16h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 25/11$970
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 27 November 2025.
Mon 1/1213:00MEL - NKG
Nonstop10h 55mChina Eastern
Wed 25/220:55NKG - MEL
Nonstop11h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/11$996
Thu 8/113:00MEL - NKG
Nonstop11h 10mChina Eastern
Fri 30/121:00NKG - MEL
Nonstop11h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/11$1,075
Mon 1/1213:00MEL - NKG
Nonstop10h 55mChina Eastern
Fri 27/221:00NKG - MEL
Nonstop11h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/11$1,104
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Nanjing
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Nanjing. Data last updated 27 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Mon 1/1213:00MEL - NKG
Nonstop10h 55mChina Eastern
Wed 25/220:55NKG - MEL
Nonstop11h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/11$996
Mon 1/1215:35MEL - NKG
1 stop33h 15mCathay Pacific
Fri 27/214:15NKG - MEL
1 stop29h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/11$1,096
Mon 1/1213:00MEL - NKG
Nonstop10h 55mChina Eastern
Fri 27/221:00NKG - MEL
Nonstop11h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/11$1,104
Mon 1/1223:30MEL - NKG
1 stop27h 05mChina Southern
Wed 25/208:30NKG - MEL
1 stop19h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 26/11$1,125
Mon 1/1213:00MEL - NKG
Nonstop10h 55mChina Eastern
Thu 26/209:30NKG - MEL
1 stop23h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/11$1,161
Mon 1/1223:30MEL - NKG
1 stop27h 05mChina Southern
Fri 27/221:35NKG - MEL
1 stop20h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 26/11$1,204
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 27 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
Fri 13/3
07:00-22:05
1 stop18h 05m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Sat 28/3
17:00-12:00
1 stop16h 00m
$738
MelbourneNanjing
MEL - NKG
MELNKG
Melbourne
Fri 12/12
20:45-11:45
1 stop18h 00m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Tue 16/12
12:45-20:00
1 stop28h 15m
$872
MelbourneNanjing
MEL - NKG
MELNKG
Melbourne
Fri 13/3
20:15-19:55
1 stop26h 40m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Sat 28/3
08:10-15:35
2 stops28h 25m
$878
MelbourneNanjing
MEL - NKG
MELNKG
Melbourne
Mon 18/5
12:00-21:00
Nonstop11h 00m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Thu 21/5
07:30-09:00
1 stop23h 30m
$922
MelbourneNanjing
MEL - NKG
MELNKG
Melbourne
Mon 18/5
11:35-14:30
2 stops28h 55m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Thu 21/5
22:25-09:35
2 stops33h 10m
$961
MelbourneNanjing
MEL - NKG
MELNKG
Melbourne
Thu 8/1
08:40-10:30
1 stop28h 50m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Fri 30/1
11:40-06:50
1 stop16h 10m
$970
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Deals found on 25/11
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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 21 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 $412). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Nanjing in July is currently the most expensive (average of $650). 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 27 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 in the morning, which is usually more expensive.
How often are flights from Melbourne to Nanjing delayed?
About 9% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Nanjing have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 98 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 43% 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.
Shenzhen (SZX) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $754.
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 49m.
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 27 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 18h. Singapore Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $872. 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 $436. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are China Southern, from $451, and Sichuan Airlines, from $454. 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 $384. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Nanjing Lukou Intl) can be booked for $623 on average, our data indicates $611 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 $412). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Nanjing in July is currently the most expensive (average of $650). 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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