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$391+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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.
SFO — NKG
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from San Francisco to Nanjing Lukou Intl are usually found in September or August, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

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December

Cheapest in

September

Round-trip from

$782
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$391
(Kiwi.com)
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Nanjing
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Nanjing. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 20, 2024.

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 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 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
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 San Francisco to Nanjing within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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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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

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

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

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

Sat 12/7

11:35 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 12/27

2:15 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop22h 45m

$1,625

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

Sat 12/7

11:40 am-12:10 pm

1 stop32h 30m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 12/29

1:45 pm-9:30 am

1 stop35h 45m

$1,748

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

Sun 12/8

9:40 am-3:45 pm

1 stop38h 05m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 12/27

11:20 pm-7:50 am

1 stop24h 30m

$1,824

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

Tue 11/26

2:50 pm-1:05 am

2 stops42h 15m

$391

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

Mon 12/2

11:35 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops28h 15m

$445

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Nanjing

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Nanjing in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
business-class.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
KAYAKPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Nanjing flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Nanjing flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Nanjing flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Nanjing flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Nanjing flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Nanjing

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Nanjing

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Nanjing?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Nanjing. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

Booking 82 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Nanjing. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Nanjing (average of $1,060). Flying from San Francisco 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 SFO to NKG?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Nanjing in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 31% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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.
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
476 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

China Southern
7.7
Good
122 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Air China
7.3
Good
157 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

China Eastern
7.0
Good
220 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Nanjing round-trip?

    According to our current data, China Southern ($812), China Eastern ($912), and Asiana Airlines ($1,014) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Nanjing. China Southern is priced at 42% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    $445 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from China Southern. You may also be able to find cheap deals on China Eastern and Asiana Airlines, with prices starting from $518 and $607, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Nanjing?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Nanjing?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Nanjing (average of $1,060). Flying from San Francisco 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 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to Nanjing

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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$953Average$1,272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China EasternCheapest$958Average$1,271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$997Average$1,464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air ChinaCheapest$998Average$2,044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,132Average$1,765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,260Average$1,409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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