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$391+ Cheap flights from California to Nanjing (NKG)

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 11/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — NKG
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Nanjing

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 November 20, 2024.

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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 November 20, 2024.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 11/249:30 pmLAX - NKG
1 stop28h 55mSichuan Airlines
Thu 12/127:40 pmNKG - LAX
1 stop39h 20mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 11/19$669
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/99:30 amLAX - NKG
1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/232:20 amNKG - LAX
1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$676
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/51:50 pmSFO - NKG
2 stops43h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/242:20 amNKG - SFO
1 stop27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$782
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Mon 11/2510:00 pmLAX - NKG
1 stop30h 35mChina Southern
Sun 12/88:10 pmNKG - LAX
1 stop38h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 11/20$782
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Tue 12/311:30 amLAX - NKG
1 stop20h 40mChina Eastern
Tue 12/107:25 amNKG - LAX
1 stop17h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/19$792
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2811:35 pmSFO - NKG
2 stops23h 20mChina Southern
Mon 12/98:30 amNKG - SFO
2 stops27h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 11/19$812
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/2512:00 pmSFO - NKG
1 stop20h 10mChina Eastern
Sat 12/77:00 amNKG - SFO
1 stop18h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/19$912
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/810:45 pmLAX - NKG
1 stop26h 40mXiamenAir
Wed 12/2510:25 pmNKG - LAX
3 stops36h 35mXiamenAir
Deal found 11/19$974
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2712:10 pmSFO - NKG
1 stop33h 40mAsiana Airlines
Tue 12/102:50 pmNKG - SFO
1 stop15h 10mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,035
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/3012:05 pmSFO - NKG
2 stops30h 45mAir China
Tue 12/104:25 pmNKG - SFO
2 stops33h 25mAir China
Deal found 11/19$1,203
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Tue 12/33:20 pmONT - NKG
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/108:35 amNKG - ONT
2 stops41h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,472
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/711:35 pmSFO - NKG
1 stop21h 25mCathay Pacific
Fri 12/272:15 pmNKG - SFO
1 stop22h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/19$1,625

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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Los AngelesNanjing

LAX - NKG

LAXNKG

Los Angeles

Mon 12/9

9:30 am-1:05 am

1 stop23h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 12/23

2:20 am-7:30 am

1 stop21h 10m

$676

Los AngelesNanjing

LAX - NKG

LAXNKG

Los Angeles

Tue 12/3

9:30 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops28h 55m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 12/27

1:50 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop21h 10m

$743

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

Thu 12/5

1:50 pm-1:05 am

2 stops43h 15m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 12/24

2:20 am-1:30 pm

1 stop27h 10m

$782

Los AngelesNanjing

LAX - NKG

LAXNKG

Los Angeles

Tue 12/3

11:30 am-12:10 am

1 stop20h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 12/10

7:25 am-9:05 am

1 stop17h 40m

$792

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

Thu 12/5

11:35 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 12/26

8:30 am-7:40 pm

2 stops27h 10m

$812

Los AngelesNanjing

LAX - NKG

LAXNKG

Los Angeles

Thu 12/5

5:30 pm-2:55 pm

3 stops29h 25m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 12/25

1:35 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$902

Los AngelesNanjing

LAX - NKG

LAXNKG

Los Angeles

Tue 1/7

10:45 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop26h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 1/28

6:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$906

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

Sun 1/26

11:30 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 2/10

2:50 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$1,014

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

Thu 12/5

12:00 pm-12:10 am

1 stop20h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 12/26

7:25 am-9:00 am

1 stop17h 35m

$1,023

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

Sat 11/30

12:05 pm-10:50 am

2 stops30h 45m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 12/10

4:25 pm-9:50 am

2 stops33h 25m

$1,203

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nanjing (average of $1,060). Flying from California to Nanjing in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,877). 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 November 20, 2024.

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 November 20, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Nanjing, such as China Southern, China Eastern and Korean Air. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
476 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

China Southern
7.7
Good
122 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

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 China Southern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $445. Users have also found prices from $449 and $462 on XiamenAir and Sichuan Airlines, respectively.

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

    While some choose either San Francisco - Nanjing Lukou Intl or San Jose - 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nanjing (average of $1,060). Flying from California to Nanjing in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,877). 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 8 airlines flying from California to Nanjing

Discover the top 8 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$737Average$1,340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$806Average$1,001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
XiamenAirCheapest$830Average$1,076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
Air ChinaCheapest$840Average$1,747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China EasternCheapest$958Average$1,303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$997Average$1,656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,132Average$1,729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,260Average$1,409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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