Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Nanjing?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Sydney to Nanjing flights typically cost between $650 and $1,080 in November. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $705 on Scoot (2 Nov–1 Dec).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Singapore (SIN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,093.

Question 2

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Nanjing?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Sydney to Nanjing flights typically cost between $650 and $1,080 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $705 on Scoot (2 Nov–1 Dec).

Question 3

What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Nanjing flights?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Nanjing flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Guangzhou (CAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 58% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Nanjing on Cheapflights.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Beijing (PEK) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 03m.

Question 7

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Hong Kong (HKG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 42m.

Question 9

How often are flights from Sydney to Nanjing delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 11% of weekly flights between Sydney and Nanjing have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 127 minutes.

Question 10

How popular is this Sydney to Nanjing flight route?

Accepted Answer

The Sydney Kingsford Smith to Nanjing Lukou Intl flight path was viewed by 1,512 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 11

How long is the flight from Sydney to Nanjing?

Accepted Answer

Departing from Sydney to Nanjing will take you 29h 20m. There are 8044 km between Sydney and Nanjing. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 12

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

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sydney to Nanjing round-trip from $529. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Sichuan Airlines, from $587, and China Eastern, from $599. Users have found that China Southern is 47% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with China Southern, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $366. Qantas Airways flights start at $370 while deals on Hong Kong Airlines start at $372 one-way.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney to Nanjing, you should look to book at least 74 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.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Nanjing (average of $780). Flying from Sydney to Nanjing in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,708). 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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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.

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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).

Question 18

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Nanjing?

Accepted Answer

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $457. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Nanjing Lukou Intl) can be booked for $734 on average, our data indicates $1,688 when flying from Sydney to Nanjing.

Question 19

What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Nanjing?

Accepted Answer

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 (86%), LATAM Airlines (86%), China Eastern( 86%).

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 21

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to NKG?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 22

What airports do I use to fly from Sydney to Nanjing?

Accepted Answer

Booking a flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Nanjing Lukou Intl (NKG) is your only option if you wish to fly from Sydney to Nanjing. On a typical day, there is 1 flight from Kingsford Smith to Lukou Intl, all of which are around 10h 50m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 6 airlines when you book a flight from Kingsford Smith to Nanjing.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 24

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Nanjing?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 26

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Sydney to Nanjing?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Sydney to Nanjing via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 27

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Sydney to Nanjing?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Sydney to Nanjing for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 28

Can Cheapflights find flights from Sydney to Nanjing with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Nanjing from Sydney shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 29

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Sydney to Nanjing become cheaper?

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Of course! You can now track prices for flights from Sydney to Nanjing and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

Round-trip from	$705
One-way from	$495
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$814
Good round-trip deal	$971 or less
Good one-way deal	$555 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
China Southern	Cheapest$529	Average$941	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Sichuan Airlines	Cheapest$587	Average$740	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$599	Average$1,021	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Scoot	Cheapest$733	Average$1,214	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Scoot flights
XiamenAir	Cheapest$839	Average$1,144	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time49%	Search XiamenAir flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$959	Average$1,404	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights

Cheap flights from Sydney to Nanjing from $473

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 22/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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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 74 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?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to NKG?

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?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Nanjing flights typically cost between $650 and $1,080 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $705 on Scoot (2 Nov–1 Dec).

How often are flights from Sydney to Nanjing delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between Sydney and Nanjing have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 127 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 11% of flights being delayed.

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

Guangzhou (CAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 58% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Nanjing on Cheapflights.

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

Singapore (SIN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,093.

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

Flights via Hong Kong (HKG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 42m.

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

Flights via Beijing (PEK) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 03m.

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Sydney to Nanjing flights typically cost between $650 and $1,080 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $705 on Scoot (2 Nov–1 Dec).