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SYD — NKG
8 Jan — 15 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Nanjing Lukou Intl are usually found in February or March, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday
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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 9 December 2025.
Sun 28/1210:00SYD - NKG
Nonstop11h 00mChina Eastern
Thu 19/209:30NKG - SYD
1 stop21h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/12$1,352
Sun 28/1220:05SYD - NKG
1 stop22h 40mScoot
Thu 19/217:00NKG - SYD
1 stop22h 50mScoot
Deal found 9/12$1,438
Sun 28/1210:00SYD - NKG
Nonstop11h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/220:10NKG - SYD
3 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$1,586
Tue 16/1221:25SYD - NKG
1 stop23h 05mSichuan Airlines
Mon 19/114:45NKG - SYD
1 stop20h 55mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 7/12$1,771
Wed 24/1220:05SYD - NKG
1 stop30h 25mScoot
Sat 17/117:00NKG - SYD
1 stop16h 20mScoot
Deal found 8/12$1,780
Thu 18/1213:35SYD - NKG
1 stop35h 30mScoot
Thu 22/100:30NKG - SYD
1 stop15h 20mScoot
Deal found 7/12$1,865
Wed 24/1207:30SYD - NKG
2 stops19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/113:35NKG - SYD
1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,938
Tue 16/1221:25SYD - NKG
1 stop23h 50mSichuan Airlines
Fri 23/119:40NKG - SYD
1 stop16h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 7/12$1,947
Wed 24/1210:00SYD - NKG
Nonstop11h 00mChina Eastern
Sat 17/117:20NKG - SYD
Nonstop11h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/12$2,042
Best flights from Sydney to Nanjing
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Sydney to Nanjing that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 9 December 2025.
Sat 14/215:15SYD - NKG
1 stop26h 45mChina Southern
Sat 28/219:05NKG - SYD
1 stop35h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 7/12$592
Wed 4/321:25SYD - NKG
1 stop23h 50mSichuan Airlines
Sat 7/319:40NKG - SYD
1 stop16h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 8/12$648
Sat 31/114:00SYD - NKG
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/211:20NKG - SYD
1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12$815
Sat 14/214:00SYD - NKG
2 stops29h 05mAir China
Sat 28/212:00NKG - SYD
2 stops21h 00mAir China
Deal found 7/12$871
Sat 31/112:35SYD - NKG
1 stop13h 35mHong Kong Airlines
Thu 26/214:15NKG - SYD
1 stop17h 40mHong Kong Airlines
Deal found 8/12$892
Sat 14/210:30SYD - NKG
1 stop16h 40mChina Eastern
Sat 28/217:20NKG - SYD
Nonstop11h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/12$898
Sat 14/215:15SYD - NKG
1 stop24h 15mChina Southern
Fri 27/211:40NKG - SYD
1 stop29h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 8/12$705
Sun 1/308:10SYD - NKG
1 stop18h 25mChina Southern
Sat 21/313:35NKG - SYD
1 stop16h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 7/12$739
Sat 31/114:00SYD - NKG
2 stops29h 05mAir China
Sat 28/212:00NKG - SYD
2 stops21h 00mAir China
Deal found 8/12$879
Sat 31/122:00SYD - NKG
1 stop20h 00mChina Southern
Wed 25/211:40NKG - SYD
1 stop29h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 7/12$770
Direct flights from Sydney to Nanjing
Explore direct flight options from Sydney to Nanjing based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 9 December 2025.
Sun 1/310:00SYD - NKG
Nonstop11h 00mChina Eastern
Sat 21/317:20NKG - SYD
Nonstop11h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/12$852
Fri 23/110:00SYD - NKG
Nonstop11h 00mChina Eastern
Sat 31/117:20NKG - SYD
Nonstop11h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/12$990
Wed 4/310:00SYD - NKG
Nonstop11h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 7/317:20NKG - SYD
Nonstop11h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/12$1,165
Sun 28/1210:00SYD - NKG
Nonstop11h 00mChina Eastern
Thu 19/217:20NKG - SYD
Nonstop11h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/12$1,641
Sun 1/210:00SYD - NKG
Nonstop11h 00mChina Eastern
Thu 26/217:20NKG - SYD
Nonstop11h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/12$1,735
Fri 30/110:00SYD - NKG
Nonstop11h 00mChina Eastern
Thu 26/217:20NKG - SYD
Nonstop11h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/12$1,738
Wed 24/1210:00SYD - NKG
Nonstop11h 00mChina Eastern
Sat 17/117:20NKG - SYD
Nonstop11h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/12$2,042
Fri 19/1210:00SYD - NKG
Nonstop11h 00mChina Eastern
Thu 22/117:20NKG - SYD
Nonstop11h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/12$2,386
Sun 1/210:00SYD - NKG
Nonstop11h 00mChina Eastern
Tue 24/217:20NKG - SYD
Nonstop11h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/12$2,480
Fri 30/110:00SYD - NKG
Nonstop11h 00mChina Eastern
Tue 24/217:20NKG - SYD
Nonstop11h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/12$2,484
Last-minute flights from Sydney to Nanjing
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Nanjing. Data last updated 9 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Tue 16/1221:25SYD - NKG
1 stop19h 20mSichuan Airlines
Tue 20/111:50NKG - SYD
1 stop23h 50mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 7/12$1,771
Tue 16/1221:25SYD - NKG
1 stop23h 50mSichuan Airlines
Fri 23/119:40NKG - SYD
1 stop16h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 7/12$1,947
Wed 17/1221:25SYD - NKG
1 stop23h 05mSichuan Airlines
Thu 22/114:45NKG - SYD
1 stop20h 55mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 7/12$2,122
Wed 17/1221:25SYD - NKG
3 stops22h 20mSichuan Airlines
Wed 21/114:45NKG - SYD
1 stop20h 55mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 7/12$2,243
Wed 17/1208:10SYD - NKG
2 stops29h 25mChina Southern
Wed 21/108:30NKG - SYD
1 stop26h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 7/12$2,309
Thu 18/1213:35SYD - NKG
1 stop35h 30mScoot
Thu 22/100:30NKG - SYD
1 stop15h 20mScoot
Deal found 7/12$1,865
Thu 18/1221:25SYD - NKG
1 stop26h 40mSichuan Airlines
Mon 19/119:40NKG - SYD
1 stop16h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 7/12$2,148
Thu 18/1212:30SYD - NKG
1 stop33h 20mXiamenAir
Thu 22/116:30NKG - SYD
1 stop14h 55mXiamenAir
Deal found 7/12$2,187
Thu 18/1221:25SYD - NKG
1 stop23h 50mSichuan Airlines
Sat 24/119:40NKG - SYD
1 stop16h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 7/12$2,323
Fri 19/1212:30SYD - NKG
1 stop23h 45mXiamenAir
Thu 22/112:30NKG - SYD
1 stop18h 55mXiamenAir
Deal found 7/12$2,086
Fri 19/1210:00SYD - NKG
Nonstop11h 00mChina Eastern
Thu 22/117:20NKG - SYD
Nonstop11h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/12$2,386
Find flight deals from Sydney to Nanjing
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) 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 9 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney 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 9 December 2025.
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Sydney
Fly to
Nanjing
Route
Depart
Return
Price
SydneyNanjing
SYD - NKG
SYDNKG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 14/2
15:15-15:00
1 stop26h 45m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Sat 28/2
19:05-09:25
1 stop35h 20m
$592
SydneyNanjing
SYD - NKG
SYDNKG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 4/3
21:25-18:15
1 stop23h 50m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Sat 7/3
19:40-14:40
1 stop16h 00m
$648
SydneyNanjing
SYD - NKG
SYDNKG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 14/2
15:15-12:30
1 stop24h 15m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Fri 27/2
11:40-20:20
1 stop29h 40m
$705
SydneyNanjing
SYD - NKG
SYDNKG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 1/3
08:10-23:35
1 stop18h 25m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Sat 21/3
13:35-09:25
1 stop16h 50m
$739
SydneyNanjing
SYD - NKG
SYDNKG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 31/1
22:00-15:00
1 stop20h 00m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Wed 25/2
11:40-20:20
1 stop29h 40m
$770
SydneyNanjing
SYD - NKG
SYDNKG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 31/1
14:00-16:05
2 stops29h 05m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Wed 25/2
11:20-15:30
1 stop25h 10m
$815
SydneyNanjing
SYD - NKG
SYDNKG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 14/2
14:00-16:05
2 stops29h 05m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Sat 28/2
12:00-12:00
2 stops21h 00m
$871
SydneyNanjing
SYD - NKG
SYDNKG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 31/1
14:00-16:05
2 stops29h 05m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Sat 28/2
12:00-12:00
2 stops21h 00m
$879
SydneyNanjing
SYD - NKG
SYDNKG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 31/1
12:35-23:10
1 stop13h 35m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Thu 26/2
14:15-10:55
1 stop17h 40m
$892
SydneyNanjing
SYD - NKG
SYDNKG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 14/2
10:30-00:10
1 stop16h 40m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Sat 28/2
17:20-07:20
Nonstop11h 00m
$898
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Nanjing?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Nanjing. Price data was last updated on 5 December 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney to Nanjing, you should look to book at least 70 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Nanjing (average of $439). Flying from Sydney to Nanjing in December is currently the most expensive (average of $906). 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?
Find hourly flight availability from Sydney 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 9 December 2025.
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 35% versus a flight at midday.
How often are flights from Sydney to Nanjing delayed?
About 3% of weekly flights between Sydney and Nanjing have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 89 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Nanjing flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning 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?
Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Nanjing flights?
Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 3% of flights being delayed.
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 9 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, andChina Southern 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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How popular is this Sydney to Nanjing flight route?
The Sydney Kingsford Smith to Nanjing Lukou Intl flight path was viewed by 2,277 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 23h 50m. 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 $450. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Hainan Airlines, from $466, and Sichuan Airlines, from $475. Users have found that China Southern is 48% 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 Sichuan Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $254. China Eastern flights start at $363 while deals on China Southern start at $383 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 (82%), LATAM Airlines (82%), China Eastern( 82%).
What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Nanjing?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $386. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Nanjing Lukou Intl) can be booked for $648 on average, our data indicates $2,250 when flying 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Nanjing (average of $439). Flying from Sydney to Nanjing in December is currently the most expensive (average of $906). 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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