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$419+ Cheap flights from California to Nanjing (NKG)

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LAX — NKG
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

Round-trip from

$850
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$419
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$776
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Cheapest flights from California to Nanjing
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Nanjing. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Thu 4/2412:30 pmLAX - NKG
1 stop19h 50mChina Eastern
Tue 5/207:30 amNKG - LAX
1 stop17h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/16$739
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/2210:40 pmLAX - NKG
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/301:50 pmNKG - LAX
1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$845
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sun 5/43:30 pmSFO - NKG
2 stops50h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/82:50 pmNKG - SFO
1 stop37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$850
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2411:55 pmLAX - NKG
1 stop24h 15mXiamenAir
Tue 5/2012:30 pmNKG - LAX
1 stop22h 30mXiamenAir
Deal found 4/17$851
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Sat 4/2612:30 pmLAX - NKG
1 stop32h 20mKorean Air
Mon 5/1212:55 pmNKG - LAX
1 stop17h 40mKorean Air
Deal found 4/17$871
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Mon 8/251:10 pmSFO - NKG
1 stop31h 40mKorean Air
Wed 9/312:55 pmNKG - SFO
1 stop36h 45mKorean Air
Deal found 4/17$890
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Wed 5/711:30 pmSFO - NKG
1 stop23h 10mAsiana Airlines
Wed 5/212:50 pmNKG - SFO
1 stop15h 40mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 4/17$893
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Thu 4/2411:25 pmLAX - NKG
1 stop25h 40mAir China
Tue 5/208:45 amNKG - LAX
2 stops25h 15mAir China
Deal found 4/17$939
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Sat 4/2612:35 amSFO - NKG
1 stop25h 55mChina Southern
Wed 6/119:05 pmNKG - SFO
2 stops38h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 4/16$950
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Wed 5/71:00 pmSFO - NKG
1 stop32h 35mAir China
Wed 5/218:45 amNKG - SFO
1 stop16h 45mAir China
Deal found 4/16$960
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Mon 4/2111:50 pmLAX - NKG
1 stop31h 40mChina Southern
Tue 4/2910:00 pmNKG - LAX
1 stop36h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 4/17$990
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Wed 11/57:50 pmLAX - NKG
1 stop34h 15mSingapore Airlines
Sat 11/1512:30 amNKG - LAX
1 stop33h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,038

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Nanjing that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Nanjing

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

3:30 pm-8:50 am

2 stops50h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 5/8

2:50 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop37h 10m

$850

Los AngelesNanjing

LAX - NKG

LAXNKG

Los Angeles

Thu 5/1

11:55 pm-11:25 am

1 stop20h 30m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 5/17

8:30 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop38h 30m

$853

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

11:30 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop23h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 5/21

2:50 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop15h 40m

$893

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

Sat 4/26

12:35 am-5:30 pm

1 stop25h 55m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 6/11

9:05 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops38h 25m

$950

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

1:00 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop32h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 5/21

8:45 am-10:30 am

1 stop16h 45m

$960

Los AngelesNanjing

LAX - NKG

LAXNKG

Los Angeles

Wed 4/30

12:35 am-10:05 pm

2 stops30h 30m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 5/17

7:45 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop40h 00m

$986

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

Mon 4/21

12:40 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 4/27

12:55 pm-7:52 am

2 stops33h 57m

$1,006

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

Thu 5/8

12:00 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 5/26

7:30 am-9:05 am

1 stop16h 35m

$1,041

Los AngelesNanjing

LAX - NKG

LAXNKG

Los Angeles

Sat 5/10

7:55 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops25h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 6/4

12:35 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop22h 05m

$1,045

Los AngelesNanjing

LAX - NKG

LAXNKG

Los Angeles

Fri 5/23

11:15 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 6/8

1:55 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop21h 50m

$1,109

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nanjing (average of $990). Flying from California to Nanjing in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,898). 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 CA to NKG?

Find hourly flight availability from California 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 April 17, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Nanjing as you normally would.

Rainfall in Nanjing by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nanjing ranges from 1.2 - 6.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.7 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Nanjing when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Nanjing by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nanjing, 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

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 April 17, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Nanjing, such as Korean Air, Japan Airlines and Asiana Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,064 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,064 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,064 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,443 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,064 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
438 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,064 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,064 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
849 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,064 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Nanjing. 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 into for flights to Nanjing from California?

    Located just 22.6 mi from the city center, Nanjing Lukou Intl (NKG) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Nanjing from California.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Korean Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $473. Users have also found prices from $500 and $511 on Sichuan Airlines and China Southern, respectively.

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

    While some choose either Los Angeles - Nanjing Lukou Intl or San Jose - Nanjing Lukou Intl, San Francisco - Nanjing Lukou Intl is the most popular route from California to Nanjing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nanjing (average of $990). Flying from California to Nanjing in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,898). 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 7 airlines flying from California to Nanjing

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from California 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$557Average$766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
XiamenAirCheapest$666Average$834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
China EasternCheapest$729Average$1,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
China SouthernCheapest$737Average$1,376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$753Average$1,526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air ChinaCheapest$822Average$1,557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,295Average$1,813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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