What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Nanjing?

Guangzhou (CAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 48% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Nanjing on Cheapflights. Find deals

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Nanjing?

Shenzhen (SZX) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $657. Find deals

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Nanjing?

Flights via Hong Kong (HKG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 12m. Find deals

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Nanjing?

Flights via Shenzhen (SZX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 56m. Find deals

How popular is this Sydney to Nanjing flight route?

The Sydney Kingsford Smith to Nanjing Lukou Intl flight path was viewed by 2,682 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Nanjing?

Departing from Sydney to Nanjing will take you 29h 10m. There are 8044 km between Sydney and Nanjing. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Nanjing round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sydney to Nanjing round-trip from $458. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Sichuan Airlines, from $473, and Hainan Airlines, from $475. Users have found that China Southern is 46% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Nanjing one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Hainan Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $395. China Eastern flights start at $414 while deals on Hong Kong Airlines start at $464 one-way.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Nanjing?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Nanjing flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nanjing ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Nanjing when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nanjing, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Nanjing?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $387. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Nanjing Lukou Intl) can be booked for $548 on average, our data indicates $1,722 when flying from Sydney to Nanjing.

What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Nanjing?

Before booking your flight to Nanjing from Sydney, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Qantas Airways (100%), LATAM Airlines (100%), China Eastern( 100%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Nanjing?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Nanjing are Sichuan Airlines, Air China and China Southern. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Sydney to Nanjing?

Sunday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Sydney to Nanjing. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Nanjing.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Nanjing?

Find a great deal and save up to 56% by booking at least 61 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Sydney to Nanjing within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $569.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Nanjing?

February can be a great time to fly to Nanjing from Sydney with a flight ticket averaging about $850. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as $452. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Nanjing that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Nanjing flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Nanjing?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Nanjing.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Nanjing?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney 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.

$395+ Flights from Sydney to Nanjing

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Nanjing Lukou Intl are usually found in February or March, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Nanjing

Round-trip from	$678
One-way from	$395
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$860
Good round-trip deal	$835 or less
Good one-way deal	$512 or less

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22/10-29/10
2 total stops
46h 15m total
Sydney to Nanjing

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Hainan Airlines
1/11
1 total stop
25h 45m total
Sydney to Nanjing

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($202 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($87 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Nanjing
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Nanjing. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 September 2025.

Wed 22/1021:25SYD - NKG

1 stop29h 10mScoot

Wed 29/1017:00NKG - SYD

1 stop17h 05mScoot

Deal found 15/9$678

Sun 2/1111:25SYD - NKG

1 stop15h 10mChina Southern

Sat 13/1220:25NKG - SYD

1 stop32h 05mChina Southern

Deal found 13/9$681

Thu 30/1013:30SYD - NKG

2 stops37h 45mChina Eastern

Thu 6/1107:25NKG - SYD

1 stop27h 10mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/9$686

Wed 29/1020:05SYD - NKG

1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1121:35NKG - SYD

2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$710

Wed 22/1021:25SYD - NKG

1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 29/1010:45NKG - SYD

2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$732

Sun 2/1113:30SYD - NKG

Nonstop10h 40mChina Eastern

Sat 13/1220:55NKG - SYD

Nonstop11h 05mChina Eastern

Deal found 13/9$803

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Wed 22/1021:25SYD - NKG

1 stop29h 10mScoot

Wed 29/1017:00NKG - SYD

1 stop17h 05mScoot

Deal found 15/9$678

Sun 2/1121:30SYD - NKG

1 stop29h 40mChina Eastern

Sat 13/1222:55NKG - SYD

2 stops33h 05mChina Eastern

Deal found 13/9$686

Wed 29/1014:20SYD - NKG

3 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1117:00NKG - SYD

1 stop22h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$734

Fri 16/112:30SYD - NKG

1 stop23h 45mXiamenAir

Mon 26/112:30NKG - SYD

1 stop18h 55mXiamenAir

Deal found 14/9$816

Wed 22/1011:15SYD - NKG

2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 29/1017:00NKG - SYD

1 stop22h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$750

Tue 28/1020:05SYD - NKG

1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1100:55NKG - SYD

1 stop28h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$860

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Wed 22/1021:25SYD - NKG

1 stop29h 10mScoot

Wed 29/1017:00NKG - SYD

1 stop17h 05mScoot

Deal found 15/9$678

Wed 22/1021:25SYD - NKG

1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 29/1010:45NKG - SYD

2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$732

Wed 29/1020:05SYD - NKG

1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1121:35NKG - SYD

2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$710

Thu 30/1013:30SYD - NKG

2 stops37h 45mChina Eastern

Thu 6/1107:25NKG - SYD

1 stop27h 10mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/9$686

One-way flights from Sydney to Nanjing
Search for one-way flight options from Sydney to Nanjing. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

Sat 1/1121:00SYD - NKG

1 stop25h 45mHainan Airlines

Deal found 15/9$395

Sun 11/108:10SYD - NKG

1 stop15h 25mChina Southern

Deal found 15/9$429

Sat 1/1113:30SYD - NKG

2 stops25h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/9$431

Sat 1/1111:15SYD - NKG

3 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$497

Sun 11/117:00SYD - NKG

2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$498

Thu 11/1217:35SYD - NKG

2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$632

Wed 10/1217:35SYD - NKG

2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$636

Mon 15/1206:30SYD - NKG

3 stops43h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$641

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyNanjing

SYD - NKG

SYDNKG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/10

21:25-23:35

1 stop29h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 29/10

17:00-13:05

1 stop17h 05m

$678

SydneyNanjing

SYD - NKG

SYDNKG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/11

21:30-00:10

1 stop29h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 13/12

22:55-11:00

2 stops33h 05m

$686

SydneyNanjing

SYD - NKG

SYDNKG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/10

14:20-20:35

3 stops33h 15m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 5/11

17:00-18:50

1 stop22h 50m

$734

SydneyNanjing

SYD - NKG

SYDNKG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/10

11:15-10:40

2 stops26h 25m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 29/10

17:00-18:50

1 stop22h 50m

$750

SydneyNanjing

SYD - NKG

SYDNKG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 16/1

12:30-09:15

1 stop23h 45m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 26/1

12:30-10:25

1 stop18h 55m

$816

SydneyNanjing

SYD - NKG

SYDNKG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 28/10

20:05-15:45

1 stop22h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 3/11

00:55-08:05

1 stop28h 10m

$860

SydneyNanjing

SYD - NKG

SYDNKG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/11

21:00-19:45

1 stop25h 45m

$395

SydneyNanjing

SYD - NKG

SYDNKG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 18/9

11:20-20:15

2 stops34h 55m

$414

SydneyNanjing

SYD - NKG

SYDNKG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/11

13:30-12:20

2 stops25h 50m

$431

SydneyNanjing

SYD - NKG

SYDNKG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 18/9

11:20-23:05

1 stop13h 45m

$464

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Nanjing?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney to Nanjing, you should look to book at least 60 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Nanjing?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Nanjing (average of $372). Flying from Sydney 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 SYD to NKG?

When flying from Sydney to Nanjing, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 38% versus a flight at midday.

Reviews of airlines servicing Nanjing

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines, China Southern, andChina Eastern from Sydney to Nanjing to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

45 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

45 reviews

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

45 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

China Southern

7.5

Good

110 reviews

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

45 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

China Eastern

7.2

Good

165 reviews

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

45 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Related info for your journey

How popular is this Sydney to Nanjing flight route?
The Sydney Kingsford Smith to Nanjing Lukou Intl flight path was viewed by 2,682 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Nanjing?
Departing from Sydney to Nanjing will take you 29h 10m. There are 8044 km between Sydney and Nanjing. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Nanjing round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sydney to Nanjing round-trip from $458. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Sichuan Airlines, from $473, and Hainan Airlines, from $475. Users have found that China Southern is 46% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Nanjing one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Hainan Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $395. China Eastern flights start at $414 while deals on Hong Kong Airlines start at $464 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Nanjing?
Before booking your flight to Nanjing from Sydney, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Qantas Airways (100%), LATAM Airlines (100%), China Eastern( 100%).
What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Nanjing?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $387. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Nanjing Lukou Intl) can be booked for $548 on average, our data indicates $1,722 when flying from Sydney to Nanjing.
Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Nanjing that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Nanjing flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Nanjing?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Nanjing.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Nanjing?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney 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 Sydney to Nanjing?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Nanjing (average of $372). Flying from Sydney 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 9 airlines flying from Sydney to Nanjing

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China Southern	Cheapest$458	Average$639	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Sichuan Airlines	Cheapest$473	Average$1,108	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Hainan Airlines	Cheapest$475	Average$674	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time61%	Search Hainan Airlines flights
XiamenAir	Cheapest$564	Average$833	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time49%	Search XiamenAir flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$610	Average$714	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Hong Kong Airlines	Cheapest$613	Average$650	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%	Search Hong Kong Airlines flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$687	Average$1,146	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Air China	Cheapest$703	Average$1,331	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,091	Average$1,281	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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Cheap flights from Sydney to Nanjing from $395

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 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Nanjing Lukou Intl are usually found in February or March, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

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Reviews of airlines servicing Nanjing

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines, China Southern, andChina Eastern from Sydney to Nanjing to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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