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 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — NKG
26 Jun — 3 Jul1
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 November or August, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Saturday and return on a Monday
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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 27 May 2026.
Fri 12/611:05
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop14h 10m
Hong Kong Airlines
Sat 20/608:15
NKG
-
SYD
1 stop23h 20m
Hong Kong Airlines
Deal found 27/5$826
Thu 28/511:25
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop26h 00m
XiamenAir
Thu 4/612:30
NKG
-
SYD
1 stop18h 50m
XiamenAir
Deal found 23/5$869
Fri 29/511:05
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop14h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/609:45
NKG
-
SYD
2 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/5$906
Fri 29/511:05
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop14h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/615:00
NKG
-
SYD
2 stops18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/5$921
Thu 28/513:00
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/609:45
NKG
-
SYD
2 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/5$925
Sun 19/720:35
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop29h 30m
Scoot
Mon 27/701:05
NKG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 15m
Scoot
Deal found 26/5$939
Fri 29/511:05
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop14h 10m
Hong Kong Airlines
Sat 6/608:15
NKG
-
SYD
1 stop23h 20m
Hong Kong Airlines
Deal found 26/5$957
Fri 29/511:05
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop14h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/609:50
NKG
-
SYD
2 stops23h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/5$960
Sat 30/511:25
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop34h 00m
XiamenAir
Fri 5/612:30
NKG
-
SYD
1 stop18h 50m
XiamenAir
Deal found 26/5$961
Fri 29/511:05
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop14h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/614:15
NKG
-
SYD
1 stop19h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/5$988
Thu 3/920:20
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop17h 55m
Sichuan Airlines
Mon 7/913:30
NKG
-
SYD
1 stop22h 45m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 24/5$989
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 27 May 2026.
Fri 23/1014:00
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop28h 50m
Scoot
Thu 29/1000:30
NKG
-
SYD
1 stop15h 20m
Scoot
Deal found 21/5$820
Thu 3/920:20
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop17h 55m
Sichuan Airlines
Mon 7/919:30
NKG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 45m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 23/5$989
Fri 23/1014:00
SYD
-
NKG
2 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 29/1000:30
NKG
-
SYD
1 stop15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/5$1,016
Thu 3/907:40
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop16h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 7/914:15
NKG
-
SYD
2 stops25h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 24/5$1,111
Sun 19/715:10
SYD
-
NKG
2 stops20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/701:05
NKG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/5$1,042
Tue 27/1008:45
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop31h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 30/1008:20
NKG
-
SYD
2 stops47h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 25/5$1,116
Tue 1/920:35
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop21h 15m
Scoot
Mon 28/917:05
NKG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 40m
Scoot
Deal found 24/5$1,147
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 27 May 2026.
Sun 19/710:05
SYD
-
NKG
Nonstop11h 05m
China Eastern
Tue 28/718:55
NKG
-
SYD
Nonstop11h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 23/5$1,372
Sun 19/710:05
SYD
-
NKG
Nonstop11h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/718:55
NKG
-
SYD
Nonstop11h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/5$1,952
Fri 26/610:05
SYD
-
NKG
Nonstop11h 05m
China Eastern
Sat 11/718:55
NKG
-
SYD
Nonstop11h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 26/5$8,846
Last-minute flights from Sydney to Nanjing
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Nanjing. Data last updated 27 May 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 1/607:40
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop31h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 8/608:00
NKG
-
SYD
1 stop34h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 26/5$1,023
Mon 1/610:10
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop28h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 3/614:15
NKG
-
SYD
2 stops39h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 26/5$1,112
Mon 1/611:25
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop13h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/609:50
NKG
-
SYD
2 stops23h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/5$1,328
Mon 1/611:00
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop14h 45m
China Eastern
Tue 2/607:25
NKG
-
SYD
1 stop27h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 26/5$1,747
Mon 1/609:20
SYD
-
NKG
2 stops39h 25m
Air Canada
Mon 8/611:20
NKG
-
SYD
2 stops42h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 26/5$4,758
Mon 1/609:20
SYD
-
NKG
2 stops39h 25m
Air Canada
Wed 3/611:20
NKG
-
SYD
2 stops42h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 26/5$4,843
Mon 1/609:20
SYD
-
NKG
2 stops39h 25m
Air Canada
Sat 6/613:40
NKG
-
SYD
2 stops39h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 26/5$4,970
Mon 1/609:20
SYD
-
NKG
2 stops39h 25m
Air Canada
Sun 7/611:20
NKG
-
SYD
2 stops42h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 26/5$4,980
Tue 2/609:20
SYD
-
NKG
2 stops39h 25m
Air Canada
Mon 8/613:40
NKG
-
SYD
2 stops39h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 26/5$4,958
Tue 2/609:20
SYD
-
NKG
2 stops39h 25m
Air Canada
Sat 6/613:40
NKG
-
SYD
2 stops39h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 26/5$5,171
Tue 2/609:20
SYD
-
NKG
2 stops39h 25m
Air Canada
Sun 7/611:20
NKG
-
SYD
2 stops42h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 26/5$5,180
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 27 May 2026.
Sat 12/920:20
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop17h 55m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 24/5$554
Sat 12/910:00
SYD
-
NKG
2 stops39h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 24/5$569
Sat 12/920:35
SYD
-
NKG
3 stops26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/5$807
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 27 May 2026.
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 27 May 2026.
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SydneyNanjing
SYD - NKG
SYDNKG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 23/10
14:00-15:50
1 stop28h 50m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Thu 29/10
00:30-18:50
1 stop15h 20m
$820
Fastest return journey
SydneyNanjing
SYD - NKG
SYDNKG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 3/9
20:20-12:15
1 stop17h 55m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Mon 7/9
19:30-14:15
1 stop16h 45m
$989
SydneyNanjing
SYD - NKG
SYDNKG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 23/10
14:00-15:25
2 stops28h 25m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Thu 29/10
00:30-18:50
1 stop15h 20m
$1,016
SydneyNanjing
SYD - NKG
SYDNKG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 19/7
15:10-09:20
2 stops20h 10m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Mon 27/7
01:05-19:20
1 stop16h 15m
$1,042
SydneyNanjing
SYD - NKG
SYDNKG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 3/9
07:40-22:05
1 stop16h 25m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Mon 7/9
14:15-18:00
2 stops25h 45m
$1,111
SydneyNanjing
SYD - NKG
SYDNKG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 27/10
08:45-13:00
1 stop31h 15m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Fri 30/10
08:20-10:30
2 stops47h 10m
$1,116
SydneyNanjing
SYD - NKG
SYDNKG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 1/9
20:35-15:50
1 stop21h 15m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Mon 28/9
17:05-11:45
1 stop16h 40m
$1,147
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey
SydneyNanjing
SYD - NKG
SYDNKG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 12/9
20:20-12:15
1 stop17h 55m
$554
SydneyNanjing
SYD - NKG
SYDNKG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 12/9
10:00-23:50
2 stops39h 50m
$569
SydneyNanjing
SYD - NKG
SYDNKG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 12/9
20:35-20:55
3 stops26h 20m
$807
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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 40 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Nanjing (average of $636). Flying from Sydney to Nanjing in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,247). 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 27 May 2026.
When flying from Sydney to Nanjing, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Nanjing?
How often are flights from Sydney to Nanjing delayed?
About 6% of weekly flights between Sydney and Nanjing have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 78 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Nanjing flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Wednesday 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 6% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Nanjing?
Share of one-stop return flights from Sydney to Nanjing chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Guangzhou (CAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 48% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Nanjing on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Nanjing?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Sydney to Nanjing, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Shanghai (PVG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $698.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Nanjing?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Nanjing, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Hong Kong (HKG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 06m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Nanjing?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney 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 48m.
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 May 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Sichuan 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.
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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How popular is this Sydney to Nanjing flight route?
The Sydney Kingsford Smith to Nanjing Lukou Intl flight path was viewed by 1,968 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 17h 55m. 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 $415. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are XiamenAir, from $526, and Sichuan Airlines, from $570. Users have found that China Southern is 51% 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 Hong Kong Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $328. Hainan Airlines flights start at $337 while deals on China Southern start at $357 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 (79%), LATAM Airlines (79%), China Eastern( 79%).
What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Nanjing?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $526. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Nanjing Lukou Intl) can be booked for $869 on average, our data indicates $1,703 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Nanjing (average of $636). Flying from Sydney to Nanjing in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,247). 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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