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Cheap flights from Nanjing to Sydney from $405

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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NKG — SYD
1 May — 8 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 1 April 2026.

Wed 17/611:20
NKG
-
SYD
1 stop25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 15/719:40
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$793
Fri 5/614:15
NKG
-
SYD
1 stop19h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 7/610:10
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop13h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 30/3$992
Fri 5/613:30
NKG
-
SYD
1 stop22h 45m
Sichuan Airlines
Sun 7/620:20
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop24h 00m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 31/3$1,019
Thu 1/1017:05
NKG
-
SYD
1 stop24h 15m
Scoot
Wed 7/1014:00
SYD
-
NKG
1 stop37h 05m
Scoot
Deal found 30/3$1,269
Fri 5/607:25
NKG
-
SYD
1 stop23h 35m
China Eastern
Sun 7/610:05
SYD
-
NKG
Nonstop11h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 29/3$1,426

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Round-trip from

$793

One-way from

$405

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Average price

$627
17/6-15/7
  • 17/6-15/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 30m total
  • Nanjing to Sydney
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 15/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 15m total
  • Nanjing to Sydney
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($89 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

NanjingSydney

NKG - SYD

NKGSYD

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 5/6

08:00-11:45

1 stop25h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/6

10:10-22:05

1 stop13h 55m

$992

NanjingSydney

NKG - SYD

NKGSYD

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 17/6

15:35-14:05

1 stop20h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/7

09:45-18:20

3 stops34h 35m

$1,067
Fastest return journey

NanjingSydney

NKG - SYD

NKGSYD

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 5/6

07:25-09:00

1 stop23h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/6

10:05-19:10

Nonstop11h 05m

$1,426
Cheapest one-way

NanjingSydney

NKG - SYD

NKGSYD

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 28/4

17:05-19:20

1 stop24h 15m

$439

NanjingSydney

NKG - SYD

NKGSYD

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 2/5

14:15-19:35

3 stops27h 20m

$514

NanjingSydney

NKG - SYD

NKGSYD

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 5/5

14:15-19:35

3 stops27h 20m

$560

NanjingSydney

NKG - SYD

NKGSYD

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 23/4

08:00-22:20

3 stops36h 20m

$604

NanjingSydney

NKG - SYD

NKGSYD

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 29/4

08:00-20:10

1 stop34h 10m

$691

NanjingSydney

NKG - SYD

NKGSYD

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 26/4

08:00-11:45

1 stop25h 45m

$710

NanjingSydney

NKG - SYD

NKGSYD

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 12/5

14:15-07:45

2 stops39h 30m

$795

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Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Nanjing to Sydney, such as China Eastern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
200 reviews
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Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.1

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LGW - PVG

Not much selection for westerners with regards to videos. But the upgrade was amazing. So gave 5 stars. Thank you.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
200 reviews
China Eastern
7.2
Good
200 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.1

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LGW - PVG

Not much selection for westerners with regards to videos. But the upgrade was amazing. So gave 5 stars. Thank you.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Nanjing to Sydney. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this Nanjing to Sydney flight route?

    Flights from Nanjing Lukou Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith have been viewed 11 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Nanjing to Sydney?

    Cathay Pacific can get you from Nanjing to Sydney in just under 25h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Nanjing to Sydney is about 8044 km.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Nanjing to Sydney round-trip?

    Flying on China Eastern is currently your cheapest option to Sydney, with prices starting at $743. China Eastern is 6% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $250 on Scoot. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Southern from $376 and XiamenAir from $386 one-way.

  • 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: Qantas Airways (100%), LATAM Airlines (100%), China Eastern( 100%).

  • 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.

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China EasternCheapest$743Average$864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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