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$424+ Cheap flights from Nanjing (NKG) to San Francisco (SFO)

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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NKG — SFO
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Nanjing to San Francisco

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

$756
(Cathay Pacific)

One-way from

$424
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$893
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Cheapest flights from Nanjing to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nanjing to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/38:00 amNKG - SFO
1 stop18h 30mCathay Pacific
Tue 9/212:05 amSFO - NKG
1 stop31h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/28$756
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 5/42:50 pmNKG - SFO
1 stop37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/114:45 pmSFO - NKG
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$842
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/72:50 pmNKG - SFO
1 stop15h 40mAsiana Airlines
Sat 11/811:30 pmSFO - NKG
1 stop22h 10mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 3/28$868
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/31:50 pmNKG - SFO
1 stop35h 40mAir China
Wed 9/31:00 pmSFO - NKG
1 stop18h 15mAir China
Deal found 3/28$889
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/310:00 pmNKG - SFO
2 stops40h 58mChina Southern
Tue 9/212:35 amSFO - NKG
1 stop23h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 3/28$1,017
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/38:45 amNKG - SFO
1 stop20h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/66:51 pmSFO - NKG
2 stops36h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/28$1,093
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/87:30 amNKG - SFO
1 stop16h 35mChina Eastern
Fri 10/318:55 amSFO - NKG
2 stops24h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/27$1,442
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/61:25 amNKG - SFO
1 stop23h 15mSingapore Airlines
Sat 11/89:40 amSFO - NKG
1 stop45h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/28$1,697

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Nanjing to San Francisco 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 Nanjing to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Nanjing

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NanjingSan Francisco

NKG - SFO

NKGSFO

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 6/3

8:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop18h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 9/2

12:05 am-10:05 pm

1 stop31h 00m

$756

NanjingSan Francisco

NKG - SFO

NKGSFO

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 5/4

2:50 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop37h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 5/11

4:45 pm-12:50 am

1 stop17h 05m

$842

NanjingSan Francisco

NKG - SFO

NKGSFO

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 9/7

2:50 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop15h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 11/8

11:30 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$868

NanjingSan Francisco

NKG - SFO

NKGSFO

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 6/3

1:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop35h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 9/3

1:00 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$889

NanjingSan Francisco

NKG - SFO

NKGSFO

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 6/3

10:00 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops40h 58m

San Francisco

Tue 9/2

12:35 am-3:30 pm

1 stop23h 55m

$1,017

NanjingSan Francisco

NKG - SFO

NKGSFO

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 5/3

8:45 am-2:10 pm

1 stop20h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

6:51 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops36h 24m

$1,093

NanjingSan Francisco

NKG - SFO

NKGSFO

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 9/8

7:30 am-9:05 am

1 stop16h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 10/31

8:55 am-12:10 am

2 stops24h 15m

$1,442

NanjingSan Francisco

NKG - SFO

NKGSFO

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 9/6

1:25 am-9:40 am

1 stop23h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 11/8

9:40 am-11:15 pm

1 stop45h 35m

$1,697

NanjingSan Francisco

NKG - SFO

NKGSFO

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 5/4

3:25 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop36h 35m

$424

NanjingSan Francisco

NKG - SFO

NKGSFO

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 6/3

8:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop18h 30m

$442

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Compare providers for flights from Nanjing to San Francisco

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 Nanjing to San Francisco in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice 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 Nanjing-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Nanjing-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Nanjing-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Nanjing-San Francisco 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 Nanjing-San Francisco 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 Nanjing to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Nanjing with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Nanjing to San Francisco

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nanjing to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Nanjing to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 NKG to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Nanjing to San Francisco. 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 optimal to fly from Nanjing to San Francisco at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 11% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
440 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
837 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.
China Southern
7.5
Good
94 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Nanjing to San Francisco. 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 Nanjing to San Francisco round-trip?

    Flying on Cathay Pacific is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $756. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Asiana Airlines and Air China, with the lowest prices starting at $868 and $889, respectively. You may be able to fly from Nanjing to San Francisco for 28% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Nanjing to San Francisco are Cathay Pacific ($442), Air China ($506), and China Southern ($740).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nanjing to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Nanjing to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 3 airlines flying from Nanjing to San Francisco

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Nanjing to San Francisco. 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
China SouthernCheapest$698Average$944FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$813Average$907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air ChinaCheapest$971Average$1,382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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