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SYD — NKG
12 Feb — 19 Feb1
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 March or November, booked 24 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Monday
Cheap 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 13 January 2026.
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 13 January 2026.
Sat 14/215:15
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop28h 30m
China Southern
Fri 27/211:40
NKG
-
SYD
1 stop18h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 11/1$558
Tue 28/421:00
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop16h 40m
Hainan Airlines
Wed 20/512:50
NKG
-
SYD
1 stop23h 15m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 12/1$567
Mon 27/421:45
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop14h 45m
China Southern
Tue 19/522:00
NKG
-
SYD
1 stop19h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 11/1$587
Tue 24/321:25
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop23h 50m
Sichuan Airlines
Wed 13/513:55
NKG
-
SYD
1 stop22h 20m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 13/1$590
Wed 4/321:25
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop23h 05m
Sichuan Airlines
Mon 16/313:40
NKG
-
SYD
1 stop22h 00m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 12/1$623
Sat 14/214:00
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop23h 10m
Air China
Fri 27/217:15
NKG
-
SYD
2 stops19h 15m
Air China
Deal found 11/1$644
Tue 3/320:05
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop22h 40m
Scoot
Tue 17/317:00
NKG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 20m
Scoot
Deal found 12/1$650
Sun 1/215:15
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop23h 15m
China Southern
Thu 30/422:10
NKG
-
SYD
1 stop30h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 12/1$662
Tue 3/309:20
SYD
-
NKG
2 stops27h 25m
China Eastern
Tue 17/307:25
NKG
-
SYD
1 stop23h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 12/1$681
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 13 January 2026.
Sat 14/215:15
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop28h 30m
China Southern
Fri 27/211:40
NKG
-
SYD
1 stop18h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 11/1$558
Tue 24/321:25
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop18h 00m
Sichuan Airlines
Wed 25/319:40
NKG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 13/1$590
Sat 14/214:00
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop23h 10m
Air China
Fri 27/217:15
NKG
-
SYD
2 stops19h 15m
Air China
Deal found 11/1$644
Mon 27/421:45
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop14h 45m
China Southern
Tue 19/522:00
NKG
-
SYD
1 stop19h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 11/1$587
Tue 24/321:25
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop23h 50m
Sichuan Airlines
Wed 13/513:55
NKG
-
SYD
1 stop22h 20m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 13/1$590
Thu 5/321:25
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop26h 40m
Sichuan Airlines
Mon 16/310:40
NKG
-
SYD
1 stop25h 00m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 12/1$623
Thu 5/321:25
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop23h 50m
Sichuan Airlines
Fri 20/313:40
NKG
-
SYD
1 stop22h 00m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 12/1$623
Thu 5/321:25
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop23h 05m
Sichuan Airlines
Wed 18/319:40
NKG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 12/1$623
Thu 5/321:25
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop26h 40m
Sichuan Airlines
Tue 17/319:40
NKG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 12/1$623
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 13 January 2026.
Sun 1/210:00
SYD
-
NKG
Nonstop11h 00m
China Eastern
Thu 30/418:55
NKG
-
SYD
Nonstop11h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 12/1$787
Wed 4/310:00
SYD
-
NKG
Nonstop11h 00m
Qantas Airways
Tue 17/317:20
NKG
-
SYD
Nonstop11h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 12/1$1,163
Sun 1/310:00
SYD
-
NKG
Nonstop11h 00m
China Eastern
Thu 19/317:20
NKG
-
SYD
Nonstop11h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 12/1$1,389
Last-minute flights from Sydney to Nanjing
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Nanjing. Data last updated 13 January 2026 and is based on user searches.
Tue 20/121:25
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop19h 20m
Sichuan Airlines
Fri 23/119:40
NKG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 11/1$704
Wed 21/121:25
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop19h 20m
Sichuan Airlines
Fri 23/119:40
NKG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 11/1$705
Sun 1/215:15
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop23h 15m
China Southern
Thu 30/422:10
NKG
-
SYD
1 stop30h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 12/1$662
Sun 1/212:00
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop15h 10m
China Eastern
Thu 30/418:55
NKG
-
SYD
Nonstop11h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 12/1$780
Sun 1/220:40
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop16h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/417:05
NKG
-
SYD
2 stops23h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$795
Sat 14/215:15
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop28h 30m
China Southern
Fri 27/211:40
NKG
-
SYD
1 stop18h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 11/1$558
Sat 14/214:00
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop23h 10m
Air China
Fri 27/217:15
NKG
-
SYD
2 stops19h 15m
Air China
Deal found 11/1$644
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 13 January 2026.
Wed 4/212:30
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop29h 55m
XiamenAir
Deal found 12/1$389
Wed 4/210:00
SYD
-
NKG
Nonstop11h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 12/1$447
Wed 4/220:05
SYD
-
NKG
3 stops43h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$474
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 13 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Nanjing that are best for you.
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Sydney
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Nanjing
Route
Depart
Return
Price
SydneyNanjing
SYD - NKG
SYDNKG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 14/2
15:15-16:45
1 stop28h 30m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Fri 27/2
11:40-09:25
1 stop18h 45m
$558
SydneyNanjing
SYD - NKG
SYDNKG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 27/4
21:45-10:30
1 stop14h 45m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Tue 19/5
22:00-19:40
1 stop19h 40m
$587
SydneyNanjing
SYD - NKG
SYDNKG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 24/3
21:25-12:25
1 stop18h 00m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Wed 25/3
19:40-14:40
1 stop16h 00m
$590
SydneyNanjing
SYD - NKG
SYDNKG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 24/3
21:25-18:15
1 stop23h 50m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Wed 13/5
13:55-14:15
1 stop22h 20m
$590
SydneyNanjing
SYD - NKG
SYDNKG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 5/3
21:25-21:05
1 stop26h 40m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Mon 16/3
10:40-14:40
1 stop25h 00m
$623
SydneyNanjing
SYD - NKG
SYDNKG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 5/3
21:25-18:15
1 stop23h 50m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Fri 20/3
13:40-14:40
1 stop22h 00m
$623
SydneyNanjing
SYD - NKG
SYDNKG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 5/3
21:25-17:30
1 stop23h 05m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Wed 18/3
19:40-14:40
1 stop16h 00m
$623
SydneyNanjing
SYD - NKG
SYDNKG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 5/3
21:25-21:05
1 stop26h 40m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Tue 17/3
19:40-14:40
1 stop16h 00m
$623
SydneyNanjing
SYD - NKG
SYDNKG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 14/2
14:00-10:10
1 stop23h 10m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Fri 27/2
17:15-15:30
2 stops19h 15m
$644
SydneyNanjing
SYD - NKG
SYDNKG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 4/2
12:30-15:25
1 stop29h 55m
$389
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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 9 January 2026.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney to Nanjing, you should look to book at least 24 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 $434). Flying from Sydney to Nanjing in December is currently the most expensive (average of $845). 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 13 January 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 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 13 January 2026.
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.
Related info for your journey
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What airports do I use to fly from Sydney to Nanjing?
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 11h 20m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 7 airlines when you book a flight from Kingsford Smith to Nanjing.
How popular is this Sydney to Nanjing flight route?
The Sydney Kingsford Smith to Nanjing Lukou Intl flight path was viewed by 2,271 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 18h. 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 $444. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Hainan Airlines, from $460, and Sichuan Airlines, from $469. Users have found that China Southern is 49% 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 $251. Hong Kong Airlines flights start at $351 while deals on China Eastern start at $359 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 $392. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Nanjing Lukou Intl) can be booked for $593 on average, our data indicates $2,324 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 $434). Flying from Sydney to Nanjing in December is currently the most expensive (average of $845). 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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Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to Nanjing. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 13 January 2026.
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