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$415+ 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 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — NKG
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Nanjing Lukou Intl are usually found in February or September, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Nanjing

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 March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$946
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$421
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,039
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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 March 28, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Mon 8/2511:30 pmSFO - NKG
1 stop23h 10mAsiana Airlines
Wed 9/32:50 pmNKG - SFO
1 stop15h 40mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 3/26$946
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/2511:57 pmSFO - NKG
2 stops43h 08mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/2311:15 amNKG - SFO
2 stops28h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,022
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Tue 5/612:35 amSFO - NKG
1 stop18h 55mChina Southern
Wed 5/2110:00 pmNKG - SFO
2 stops37h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 3/26$1,033
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 4/2512:40 pmSFO - NKG
1 stop32h 10mKorean Air
Fri 5/212:55 pmNKG - SFO
1 stop36h 45mKorean Air
Deal found 3/27$1,051
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 amSFO - NKG
1 stop37h 20mSingapore Airlines
Wed 5/215:05 pmNKG - SFO
1 stop31h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,150
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/78:58 amSFO - NKG
2 stops23h 22mChina Eastern
Wed 5/217:30 amNKG - SFO
2 stops22h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/26$1,215
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/71:00 pmSFO - NKG
2 stops31h 35mAir China
Wed 5/218:45 amNKG - SFO
1 stop16h 45mAir China
Deal found 3/26$1,248
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 8/241:05 amSFO - NKG
1 stop20h 55mCathay Pacific
Wed 9/38:00 amNKG - SFO
1 stop18h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/27$1,484

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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Nanjing that are best for you.

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San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

Mon 8/25

11:30 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop23h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 9/3

2:50 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop15h 40m

$946

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

Mon 8/25

11:57 pm-10:05 am

2 stops43h 08m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 9/23

11:15 am-12:59 am

2 stops28h 44m

$1,022

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

12:35 am-10:30 am

1 stop18h 55m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 5/21

10:00 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops37h 30m

$1,033

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

Fri 4/25

12:40 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 5/2

12:55 pm-10:40 am

1 stop36h 45m

$1,051

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

11:30 am-3:50 pm

1 stop37h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 5/21

5:05 pm-9:40 am

1 stop31h 35m

$1,150

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

8:58 am-11:20 pm

2 stops23h 22m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 5/21

7:30 am-3:15 pm

2 stops22h 45m

$1,215

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

1:00 pm-11:35 am

2 stops31h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 5/21

8:45 am-10:30 am

1 stop16h 45m

$1,248

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

Sun 8/24

1:05 am-1:00 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 9/3

8:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop18h 30m

$1,484

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

4:45 pm-12:50 am

1 stop17h 05m

$415

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

Wed 4/2

12:40 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 10m

$483

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Nanjing flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Nanjing

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 March 21, 2025.

Booking 40 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Nanjing (average of $990). Flying from San Francisco to Nanjing in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,882). 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 March 28, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Nanjing in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 27% 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 March 28, 2025.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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
1,050 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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
440 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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
1,285 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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
837 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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.
China Southern
7.5
Good
94 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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 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, Asiana Airlines ($946), China Southern ($1,050), and Korean Air ($1,051) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Nanjing. Asiana Airlines is priced at 28% 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?

    $483 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Korean Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Asiana Airlines and China Southern, with prices starting from $501 and $621, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Nanjing (average of $990). Flying from San Francisco to Nanjing in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,882). 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 5 airlines flying from San Francisco to Nanjing

Discover the top 5 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$854Average$1,461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China EasternCheapest$872Average$1,182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
China SouthernCheapest$936Average$1,360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$997Average$1,366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,327Average$1,806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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