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$322+ Cheap flights from California to Nanjing (NKG)

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LAX — NKG
ene. 26 — feb. 21
dom. 1/26
dom. 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) to Nanjing (NKG). 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 enero 21, 2025.

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$571
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One-way from

$322
(Trip.com)
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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 enero 21, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 3/2810:30 pmLAX - NKG
1 stop31h 30mSichuan Airlines
dom. 4/611:50 amNKG - LAX
1 stop24h 25mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 1/21$571
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
mar. 4/1511:55 pmLAX - NKG
1 stop22h 35mXiamenAir
mar. 4/2210:20 amNKG - LAX
1 stop24h 40mXiamenAir
Deal found 1/20$691
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 2/2410:00 pmLAX - NKG
1 stop21h 30mChina Southern
vie. 3/211:35 pmNKG - LAX
1 stop20h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 1/21$723
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 3/2810:30 pmLAX - NKG
1 stop29h 00mMultiple Airlines
dom. 4/62:30 pmNKG - LAX
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$726
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
jue. 3/611:30 amLAX - NKG
2 stops34h 45mChina Eastern
jue. 3/137:25 amNKG - LAX
1 stop17h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/20$740
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 3/94:22 pmSFO - NKG
2 stops28h 03mMultiple Airlines
jue. 4/102:30 pmNKG - SFO
2 stops24h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$855
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
lun. 3/101:00 pmSFO - NKG
2 stops34h 15mChina Eastern
jue. 4/177:30 amNKG - SFO
1 stop16h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/20$857
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
mar. 4/810:00 pmLAX - NKG
2 stops27h 05mAir China
lun. 4/1411:40 amNKG - LAX
1 stop23h 30mAir China
Deal found 1/20$861
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
lun. 3/106:00 pmSFO - NKG
2 stops25h 30mChina Southern
jue. 4/101:45 pmNKG - SFO
2 stops21h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 1/21$898
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
lun. 3/104:40 pmSFO - NKG
2 stops29h 00mAir China
vie. 4/118:45 pmNKG - SFO
1 stop28h 45mAir China
Deal found 1/21$979
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
mié. 4/98:40 pmLAX - NKG
1 stop28h 10mSingapore Airlines
lun. 4/141:25 amNKG - LAX
1 stop35h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,003
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mar. 2/1111:30 pmSFO - NKG
1 stop22h 20mAsiana Airlines
mié. 2/192:50 pmNKG - SFO
1 stop15h 10mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,030

Find flights from California to Nanjing within your budget

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 enero 21, 2025.

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Los AngelesNanjing

LAX - NKG

LAXNKG

Los Angeles

vie. 3/28

10:30 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop31h 30m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

dom. 4/6

11:50 am-9:15 pm

1 stop24h 25m

$558

Los AngelesNanjing

LAX - NKG

LAXNKG

Los Angeles

mar. 4/15

11:55 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

mar. 4/22

10:20 am-8:00 pm

1 stop24h 40m

$691

Los AngelesNanjing

LAX - NKG

LAXNKG

Los Angeles

vie. 3/28

10:30 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop29h 00m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

dom. 4/6

8:45 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop38h 25m

$722

Los AngelesNanjing

LAX - NKG

LAXNKG

Los Angeles

lun. 2/24

10:00 pm-11:30 am

1 stop21h 30m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

vie. 3/21

1:35 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$723

Los AngelesNanjing

LAX - NKG

LAXNKG

Los Angeles

jue. 3/6

11:30 am-2:15 pm

2 stops34h 45m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

jue. 3/13

7:25 am-10:05 am

1 stop17h 40m

$740

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

dom. 3/9

4:22 pm-11:25 am

2 stops28h 03m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

jue. 4/10

2:30 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops24h 14m

$855

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

lun. 3/10

1:00 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops34h 15m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

jue. 4/17

7:30 am-9:05 am

1 stop16h 35m

$857

Los AngelesNanjing

LAX - NKG

LAXNKG

Los Angeles

mar. 4/8

10:00 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops27h 05m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

lun. 4/14

11:40 am-8:10 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$861

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

lun. 3/10

6:00 pm-10:30 am

2 stops25h 30m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

jue. 4/10

1:45 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops21h 45m

$898

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

lun. 3/10

4:40 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops29h 00m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

vie. 4/11

8:45 pm-10:30 am

1 stop28h 45m

$979

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Best time to book a flight from California to Nanjing

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Travel insights for flights from California to Nanjing

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

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 $1,042). Flying from California to Nanjing in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,920). 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 enero 21, 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 enero 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Nanjing, such as China Southern, China Eastern and Air China. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

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
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

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
852 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

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
466 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

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
1,328 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

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
830 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

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 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 XiamenAir. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $330. Users have also found prices from $400 and $434 on Sichuan Airlines and Air China, respectively.

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

    While some choose either San Francisco - Nanjing Lukou Intl or Ontario - Nanjing Lukou Intl, Los Angeles - 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 $1,042). Flying from California to Nanjing in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,920). 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 enero 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$676Average$996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
XiamenAirCheapest$730Average$1,010FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
China SouthernCheapest$737Average$1,345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air ChinaCheapest$745Average$1,689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China EasternCheapest$898Average$1,288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$997Average$1,614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,410Average$1,740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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