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

Flights via Hong Kong (HKG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 25m. Find deals

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

Flights via Shenzhen (SZX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 40m. Find deals

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

Haikou (HAK) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $633. Find deals

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

Beijing (PEK) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 38% of one-stop itineraries from Nanjing to Sydney on Cheapflights. Find deals

How popular is this Nanjing to Sydney flight route?

Flights from Nanjing Lukou Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith have been viewed 15 times in the past calendar month.

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 is the cheapest day to fly from Nanjing to Sydney?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Nanjing to Sydney flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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.

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 most popular airlines that fly from Nanjing to Sydney?

Before booking your flight from Nanjing to Sydney, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Air China, China Southern or China Eastern.

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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Nanjing to Sydney flights typically cost between $761 and $890 in November. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $658 on China Southern (1 Nov-8 Nov).

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Round-trip from	$658
One-way from	$487
Popular in	January
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Average price	$884
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2 total stops
69h 05m total
Nanjing to Sydney

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52h 50m total
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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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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 14/314:35NKG - SYD

1 stop17h 20mHong Kong Airlines

Mon 16/312:35SYD - NKG

1 stop13h 35mHong Kong Airlines

Deal found 15/9$907

Sat 1/1122:55NKG - SYD

2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/1110:45SYD - NKG

3 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$974

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 14/307:25NKG - SYD

1 stop27h 10mChina Eastern

Mon 16/312:00SYD - NKG

1 stop15h 10mChina Eastern

Deal found 17/9$752

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Thu 9/1013:45NKG - SYD

1 stop27h 40mChina Southern

Fri 17/1022:15SYD - NKG

1 stop25h 45mChina Southern

Deal found 17/9$706

Thu 9/1019:05NKG - SYD

1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 17/1013:00SYD - NKG

Nonstop11h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$1,048

Thu 30/1000:55NKG - SYD

1 stop28h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1111:15SYD - NKG

1 stop27h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,063

Fri 31/1007:25NKG - SYD

1 stop23h 35mChina Eastern

Fri 7/1112:00SYD - NKG

1 stop15h 10mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/9$688

One-way flights from Nanjing to Sydney
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Thu 25/923:20NKG - SYD

2 stops52h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$487

Thu 25/910:30NKG - SYD

1 stop20h 50mXiamenAir

Deal found 15/9$779

Thu 25/919:15NKG - SYD

Nonstop10h 45mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/9$1,084

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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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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?

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.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

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.

China Southern

7.5

Good

110 reviews

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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.

China Southern

7.5

Good

110 reviews

China Southern

7.5

Good

110 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 5

6.0

Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Air China

7.3

Good

101 reviews

China Southern

7.5

Good

110 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 5

6.0

Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

China Eastern

7.2

Good

166 reviews

China Southern

7.5

Good

110 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 5

6.0

Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Related info for your journey

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?
Flights from Nanjing Lukou Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith have been viewed 15 times in the past calendar month.
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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China Southern	Cheapest$528	Average$1,034	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Air China	Cheapest$627	Average$689	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$765	Average$934	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights

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