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$425+ Cheap flights from Nanjing (NKG) to California

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NKG — LAX
Dec 24 — Dec 311
Tue 12/24
Tue 12/31
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Cheap flight deals from Nanjing to California

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Nanjing (NKG) to California (USCA). 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 December 19, 2024.

Round-trip from

$817
(Asiana Airlines)

One-way from

$425
(Kiwi.com)
From Nanjing Lukou Intl to California
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Best flights from Nanjing to California
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Nanjing to California that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 19, 2024.

This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/112:50 pmNKG - SFO
1 stop15h 10mAsiana Airlines
Sun 2/1611:30 pmSFO - NKG
1 stop22h 20mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 12/18$817
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/119:35 pmNKG - SFO
2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/162:30 pmSFO - NKG
1 stop30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$893
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/2712:45 pmNKG - SFO
2 stops22h 30mChina Southern
Sat 5/312:35 amSFO - NKG
1 stop27h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 12/19$1,141
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/278:00 amNKG - SFO
1 stop24h 30mCathay Pacific
Sat 5/312:15 amSFO - NKG
1 stop30h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/19$1,237
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/2712:55 pmNKG - SJC
2 stops40h 06mKorean Air
Sun 5/47:55 pmSJC - NKG
2 stops48h 55mKorean Air
Deal found 12/18$1,628
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/272:50 pmNKG - LAX
1 stop16h 10mAsiana Airlines
Sun 5/412:10 pmLAX - NKG
1 stop34h 30mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 12/19$920
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/261:25 amNKG - LAX
1 stop32h 40mSingapore Airlines
Sun 5/411:40 pmLAX - NKG
1 stop49h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/19$1,976
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/278:00 amNKG - LAX
1 stop29h 15mCathay Pacific
Sat 5/312:30 amLAX - NKG
1 stop30h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/19$1,237
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/278:00 amNKG - LAX
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/46:00 amLAX - NKG
2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/19$1,247
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/271:45 pmNKG - LAX
1 stop20h 55mChina Southern
Sun 5/411:50 pmLAX - NKG
2 stops50h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 12/18$1,383
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/261:25 amNKG - SFO
1 stop23h 15mSingapore Airlines
Sun 5/411:30 amSFO - NKG
1 stop37h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/19$2,075
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/96:00 pmNKG - LAX
2 stops31h 05mChina Eastern
Thu 3/2712:30 pmLAX - NKG
1 stop20h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/18$4,383

Find flights from Nanjing to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Nanjing to California 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 19, 2024.

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NanjingSan Francisco

NKG - SFO

NKGSFO

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 2/11

2:35 pm-8:46 pm

2 stops22h 11m

San Francisco

Sun 2/16

7:00 am-10:20 pm

2 stops23h 20m

$968

NanjingSan Francisco

NKG - SFO

NKGSFO

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 4/27

2:50 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop15h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

11:30 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop23h 10m

$1,023

NanjingSan Francisco

NKG - SFO

NKGSFO

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 4/27

12:45 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops22h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

12:35 am-7:30 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$1,141

NanjingSan Francisco

NKG - SFO

NKGSFO

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 4/27

8:00 am-5:30 pm

1 stop24h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

12:15 am-10:05 pm

1 stop30h 50m

$1,237

NanjingLos Angeles

NKG - LAX

NKGLAX

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 4/27

8:00 am-10:15 pm

1 stop29h 15m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/3

12:30 am-10:05 pm

1 stop30h 35m

$1,237

NanjingLos Angeles

NKG - LAX

NKGLAX

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 4/27

8:00 am-11:55 pm

2 stops30h 55m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/4

6:00 am-10:05 pm

2 stops25h 05m

$1,247

NanjingLos Angeles

NKG - LAX

NKGLAX

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 4/27

1:45 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/4

11:50 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops50h 00m

$1,383

NanjingSan Jose

NKG - SJC

NKGSJC

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 4/27

12:55 pm-2:01 pm

2 stops40h 06m

San Jose

Sun 5/4

7:55 pm-11:50 am

2 stops48h 55m

$1,628

NanjingLos Angeles

NKG - LAX

NKGLAX

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 4/26

1:25 am-7:05 pm

1 stop32h 40m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/4

11:40 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop49h 10m

$1,976

NanjingSan Francisco

NKG - SFO

NKGSFO

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 4/26

1:25 am-9:40 am

1 stop23h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

11:30 am-3:50 pm

1 stop37h 20m

$2,075

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Best time to book a flight from Nanjing to California

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Travel insights for flights from Nanjing to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Nanjing to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nanjing to California (average of $240). Flying from Nanjing to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $322). 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 CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Nanjing to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 19, 2024.

When flying from Nanjing to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated December 19, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Nanjing to California, such as China Southern, Asiana Airlines and Singapore Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,021 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,021 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,021 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

ANA
8.4
Very good
839 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,021 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
477 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,021 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,331 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,021 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
839 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,021 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Nanjing to California?

    If you book a flight to California from Nanjing, you will be flying from Lukou Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Nanjing Lukou Intl (NKG) is located 22.6 mi from the center of Nanjing.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Nanjing to California are China Southern ($432), Asiana Airlines ($515), and Korean Air ($1,004).

  • What are the most popular routes from Nanjing to California?

    The most popular flight routes from Nanjing to California are Nanjing Lukou Intl - Los Angeles, Nanjing Lukou Intl - Ontario and Nanjing Lukou Intl - San Francisco.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nanjing to California (average of $240). Flying from Nanjing to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $322). 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 4 airlines flying from Nanjing to California

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Nanjing to California. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 19, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
XiamenAirCheapest$719Average$943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
China SouthernCheapest$758Average$1,246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$825Average$1,088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air ChinaCheapest$896Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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