Cheap flights from Nanjing to Sydney from $487

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 25/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NKG — SYD
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Nanjing to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Nanjing (NKG) to Sydney (SYD). 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 18 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$658

One-way from

$487

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$884

Good round-trip deal

$884 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 1/11-8/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 69h 05m total
  • Nanjing to Sydney
25/9
  • 25/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 50m total
  • Nanjing to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($162 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($56 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Nanjing Lukou Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith.

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Cheapest flights from Nanjing to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nanjing to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 September 2025.

Sat 1/1117:55NKG - SYD
1 stop34h 35mChina Southern
Sat 8/1109:20SYD - NKG
1 stop34h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 17/9$658
Fri 31/1007:25NKG - SYD
1 stop23h 35mChina Eastern
Fri 7/1112:00SYD - NKG
1 stop15h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/9$688
Sat 1/1115:10NKG - SYD
2 stops40h 50mChina Eastern
Sat 8/1113:30SYD - NKG
2 stops23h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/9$694
Thu 9/1013:45NKG - SYD
1 stop27h 40mChina Southern
Fri 17/1022:15SYD - NKG
1 stop25h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 17/9$706
Sat 1/1117:00NKG - SYD
1 stop22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1113:30SYD - NKG
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/9$815
Thu 9/1019:05NKG - SYD
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/1013:00SYD - NKG
Nonstop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/9$1,048

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Fly from

Nanjing

Fly to

Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NanjingSydney

NKG - SYD

NKGSYD

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 1/11

17:55-07:30

1 stop34h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/11

09:20-16:50

1 stop34h 30m

$658

NanjingSydney

NKG - SYD

NKGSYD

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 31/10

07:25-10:00

1 stop23h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 7/11

12:00-00:10

1 stop15h 10m

$688

NanjingSydney

NKG - SYD

NKGSYD

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 1/11

15:10-11:00

2 stops40h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/11

13:30-09:45

2 stops23h 15m

$694

NanjingSydney

NKG - SYD

NKGSYD

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 9/10

13:45-20:25

1 stop27h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 17/10

22:15-21:00

1 stop25h 45m

$706

NanjingSydney

NKG - SYD

NKGSYD

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 14/3

07:25-13:35

1 stop27h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/3

12:00-00:10

1 stop15h 10m

$752

NanjingSydney

NKG - SYD

NKGSYD

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 14/3

14:35-10:55

1 stop17h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/3

12:35-23:10

1 stop13h 35m

$907

NanjingSydney

NKG - SYD

NKGSYD

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 1/11

22:55-11:00

2 stops33h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/11

10:45-14:55

3 stops31h 10m

$974

NanjingSydney

NKG - SYD

NKGSYD

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 25/9

23:20-06:10

2 stops52h 50m

$487

NanjingSydney

NKG - SYD

NKGSYD

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 25/9

10:30-09:20

1 stop20h 50m

$779

NanjingSydney

NKG - SYD

NKGSYD

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 25/9

19:15-08:00

Nonstop10h 45m

$1,084

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Deals found on 15/9

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nanjing to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Nanjing to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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 NKG to SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from Nanjing to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Nanjing to Sydney in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 36% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 18 September 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Nanjing to Sydney, such as China Southern, Air China, andChina Eastern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

Related info for your journey

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

    To fly from Nanjing to Sydney, you need to book a flight from Lukou Intl (NKG) to Kingsford Smith (SYD). Nonstop flights to Sydney Kingsford Smith from Nanjing Lukou Intl take 23h 35m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there is 1 outbound flight from Lukou Intl to Kingsford Smith offered by 3 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Nanjing to Sydney flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Nanjing to Sydney?

    China Southern and China Eastern can get you from Nanjing to Sydney in just under 23h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h. The distance from Nanjing to Sydney is about 8044 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Flying on China Southern is currently your cheapest option to Sydney, with prices starting at $528. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air China and China Eastern, with the lowest prices starting at $627 and $765, respectively. China Southern is 37% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Nanjing to Sydney?

    Before booking your flight to Sydney from Nanjing, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: LATAM Airlines (77%), Qantas Airways (76%), China Eastern( 76%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Nanjing to Sydney?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $881. While the most popular route (Nanjing Lukou Intl - Sydney Kingsford Smith) can be booked for $688 on average, our data indicates $885 when flying from Nanjing to Sydney.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Nanjing to Sydney?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nanjing to Sydney 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 Nanjing to Sydney?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nanjing to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Nanjing to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Nanjing to Sydney

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Nanjing to Sydney. 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 18 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$528Average$1,034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest$627Average$689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest$765Average$934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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