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SYD — NKG
24 Sep — 1 Oct1
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 October or November, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday 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 25 August 2026.
Tue 13/1021:35 -
1 stop21h 15m
Sat 7/1117:00 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 21/8$670
Mon 12/1021:35 -
1 stop21h 15m
Tue 3/1117:00 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 21/8$672
Wed 14/1021:35 -
1 stop21h 15m
Thu 5/1117:00 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 21/8$675
Thu 15/1014:00 -
1 stop28h 50m
Sat 7/1117:00 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 21/8$677
Mon 7/913:00 -
1 stop28h 50m
Tue 15/917:05 -
1 stop24h 15m
Deal found 19/8$679
Mon 7/913:00 -
1 stop28h 50m
Thu 10/917:05 -
1 stop16h 40m
Deal found 24/8$696
Wed 14/1021:35 -
1 stop21h 15m
Wed 21/1017:05 -
1 stop16h 40m
Deal found 20/8$697
Tue 13/1021:35 -
1 stop21h 15m
Sun 1/1117:00 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 21/8$742
Mon 12/1021:35 -
1 stop21h 15m
Sun 1/1117:00 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 21/8$743
Wed 14/1021:35 -
1 stop21h 15m
Sun 1/1117:00 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 21/8$746
Sun 27/911:25 -
1 stop32h 00m
Wed 14/1017:05 -
1 stop24h 15m
Deal found 20/8$749
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 25 August 2026.
Sun 25/1021:25 -
1 stop23h 50m
Wed 28/1013:40 -
1 stop22h 25m
Deal found 21/8$824
Wed 14/1021:30 -
1 stop29h 15m
Wed 21/1007:50 -
2 stops22h 10m
Deal found 22/8$883
Sun 25/1015:15 -
1 stop22h 15m
Mon 26/1013:35 -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 24/8$937
Thu 3/919:45 -
2 stops19h 15m
Sun 20/921:20 -
2 stops32h 45m
Deal found 24/8$1,047
Thu 15/1015:05 -
1 stop24h 55m
Tue 3/1108:20 -
2 stops23h 05m
Deal found 21/8$1,098
Sun 11/1021:20 -
1 stop23h 50m
Tue 3/1119:40 -
1 stop16h 25m
Deal found 21/8$1,077
Sun 6/910:05 -
Nonstop11h 05m
Mon 5/1010:45 -
1 stop19h 20m
Deal found 20/8$1,101
Sun 25/1008:40 -
1 stop16h 10m
Mon 26/1014:15 -
2 stops24h 45m
Deal found 24/8$1,151
Fri 16/1015:05 -
1 stop34h 00m
Sat 7/1114:15 -
2 stops38h 50m
Deal found 21/8$1,151
Fri 25/910:05 -
Nonstop11h 05m
Tue 13/1018:40 -
1 stop35h 20m
Deal found 24/8$1,152
Sun 25/1011:05 -
1 stop28h 55m
Wed 28/1008:20 -
2 stops23h 05m
Deal found 22/8$1,158
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 25 August 2026.
Fri 25/910:05 -
Nonstop11h 05m
Tue 13/1018:55 -
Nonstop11h 05m
Deal found 20/8$1,257
Wed 14/1011:05 -
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Tue 3/1119:00 -
Nonstop11h 05m
Deal found 21/8$1,281
Wed 14/1011:05 -
Nonstop11h 05m
Sat 7/1119:00 -
Nonstop11h 05m
Deal found 21/8$1,451
Fri 16/1011:05 -
Nonstop11h 05m
Thu 5/1119:00 -
Nonstop11h 05m
Deal found 21/8$1,455
Sun 27/910:05 -
Nonstop11h 05m
Sat 10/1018:55 -
Nonstop11h 05m
Deal found 21/8$1,663
Sun 11/1011:05 -
Nonstop11h 05m
Thu 5/1119:00 -
Nonstop11h 05m
Deal found 21/8$1,718
Sun 27/910:05 -
Nonstop11h 05m
Tue 13/1018:55 -
Nonstop11h 05m
Deal found 20/8$2,260
Fri 1/111:10 -
Nonstop10h 40m
Tue 26/119:00 -
Nonstop11h 05m
Deal found 20/8$2,321
Last-minute flights from Sydney to Nanjing
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Nanjing. Data last updated 25 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
Wed 2/910:05 -
Nonstop11h 05m
Tue 22/909:35 -
3 stops24h 10m
Deal found 22/8$1,163
Wed 2/910:05 -
Nonstop11h 05m
Tue 22/918:55 -
Nonstop11h 05m
Deal found 22/8$1,204
Thu 3/919:45 -
2 stops28h 20m
Sun 20/917:05 -
1 stop16h 40m
Deal found 24/8$1,059
Thu 3/920:35 -
1 stop21h 15m
Sun 20/917:05 -
1 stop16h 40m
Deal found 24/8$1,060
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 25 August 2026.
Mon 12/1021:35 -
1 stop21h 15m
Deal found 20/8$378
Wed 30/920:35 -
1 stop29h 30m
Deal found 20/8$423
Wed 4/1113:25 -
1 stop29h 20m
Deal found 24/8$426
Mon 12/1021:00 -
2 stops45h 50m
Deal found 20/8$480
Wed 4/1113:25 -
2 stops26h 45m
Deal found 24/8$507
Sat 19/908:45 -
1 stop16h 50m
Deal found 21/8$522
Sun 11/1016:10 -
2 stops25h 00m
Deal found 23/8$529
Sun 11/1021:35 -
1 stop21h 15m
Deal found 20/8$532
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 25 August 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 25 August 2026.
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Cheapest return flight
SydneyNanjing
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl
SYDNKG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 25/10
21:25-18:15
1 stop23h 50m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Wed 28/10
13:40-15:05
1 stop22h 25m
$824
SydneyNanjing
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl
SYDNKG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 14/10
21:30-23:45
1 stop29h 15m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Wed 21/10
07:50-09:00
2 stops22h 10m
$883
SydneyNanjing
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl
SYDNKG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 25/10
15:15-10:30
1 stop22h 15m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Mon 26/10
13:35-13:35
1 stop21h 00m
$937
SydneyNanjing
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl
SYDNKG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 3/9
19:45-13:00
2 stops19h 15m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Sun 20/9
21:20-08:05
2 stops32h 45m
$1,047
SydneyNanjing
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl
SYDNKG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 11/10
21:20-18:10
1 stop23h 50m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Tue 3/11
19:40-15:05
1 stop16h 25m
$1,077
SydneyNanjing
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl
SYDNKG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 15/10
15:05-13:00
1 stop24h 55m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Tue 3/11
08:20-10:25
2 stops23h 05m
$1,098
Fastest return journey
SydneyNanjing
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl
SYDNKG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 6/9
10:05-19:10
Nonstop11h 05m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Mon 5/10
10:45-09:05
1 stop19h 20m
$1,101
SydneyNanjing
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl
SYDNKG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 25/10
08:40-21:50
1 stop16h 10m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Mon 26/10
14:15-18:00
2 stops24h 45m
$1,151
SydneyNanjing
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl
SYDNKG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 16/10
15:05-22:05
1 stop34h 00m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Sat 7/11
14:15-08:05
2 stops38h 50m
$1,151
SydneyNanjing
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl
SYDNKG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 25/9
10:05-19:10
Nonstop11h 05m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Tue 13/10
18:40-09:00
1 stop35h 20m
$1,152
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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 80 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Nanjing (average of $700). Flying from Sydney to Nanjing in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,378). 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 Sydney to Nanjing?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Sydney to Nanjing flights typically cost between $816 and $1,022 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $670 on Scoot (13 Oct–3 Nov).
How often are flights from Sydney to Nanjing delayed?
About 9% of weekly flights between Sydney and Nanjing have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 120 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 9% 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 57% 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.
Xiamen (XMN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $902.
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 34m.
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 Beijing (PEK) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 03m.
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 25 August 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Sichuan Airlines,Cathay Pacific, 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.
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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How popular is this Sydney to Nanjing flight route?
The Sydney Kingsford Smith to Nanjing Lukou Intl flight path was viewed by 1,557 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 22h 15m. 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 Sichuan Airlines, from $570, and China Eastern, from $584. Users have found that China Southern is 54% 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 Qantas Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $359. China Southern flights start at $372 while deals on China Eastern start at $396 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 (42%), LATAM Airlines (42%), China Eastern( 42%).
What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Nanjing?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $405. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Nanjing Lukou Intl) can be booked for $736 on average, our data indicates $1,699 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Nanjing (average of $700). Flying from Sydney to Nanjing in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,378). 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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