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$342+ Cheap flights from Nanjing (NKG) to California

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 12/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NKG — LAX
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$592
(Air China)

One-way from

$349
(Air China)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$740
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Cheapest flights from Nanjing to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nanjing to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Tue 11/187:35 amNKG - LAX
1 stop26h 25mAir China
Tue 1/208:55 pmLAX - NKG
1 stop29h 25mAir China
Deal found 10/27$592
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/109:05 pmNKG - LAX
1 stop36h 55mAir China
Tue 3/109:55 pmLAX - NKG
1 stop33h 30mAir China
Deal found 10/28$593
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/161:40 pmNKG - LAX
1 stop21h 50mSichuan Airlines
Sun 1/189:30 pmLAX - NKG
2 stops44h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 10/27$600
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Tue 11/1812:05 pmNKG - LAX
1 stop21h 55mAir China
Fri 1/2310:25 pmLAX - NKG
1 stop22h 15mAir China
Deal found 10/27$626
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Thu 11/209:30 amNKG - LAX
1 stop15h 35mChina Eastern
Wed 1/2111:30 amLAX - NKG
1 stop20h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/27$631
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Sat 11/227:25 amNKG - LAX
1 stop17h 40mChina Eastern
Wed 1/2111:30 amLAX - NKG
1 stop20h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/27$651
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Thu 11/208:55 pmNKG - LAX
1 stop38h 05mAir China
Sun 1/181:20 pmLAX - NKG
1 stop31h 20mAir China
Deal found 10/27$660
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Sun 11/168:55 pmNKG - LAX
1 stop38h 05mAir China
Tue 1/138:55 pmLAX - NKG
1 stop29h 25mAir China
Deal found 10/27$667
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Sun 11/167:30 pmNKG - LAX
1 stop15h 30mXiamenAir
Thu 1/1510:45 pmLAX - NKG
1 stop27h 40mXiamenAir
Deal found 10/27$670
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/1610:30 amNKG - LAX
1 stop24h 30mXiamenAir
Sun 1/1810:45 pmLAX - NKG
1 stop20h 40mXiamenAir
Deal found 10/27$673
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Wed 11/198:55 pmNKG - LAX
1 stop38h 05mAir China
Sun 1/181:20 pmLAX - NKG
1 stop17h 00mAir China
Deal found 10/27$701
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Thu 11/204:30 pmNKG - LAX
1 stop18h 30mXiamenAir
Tue 1/2010:45 pmLAX - NKG
2 stops24h 15mXiamenAir
Deal found 10/27$703

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Nanjing to California 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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Nanjing to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Nanjing

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NanjingLos Angeles

NKG - LAX

NKGLAX

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 11/16

2:50 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop16h 00m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/18

11:30 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$709

NanjingLos Angeles

NKG - LAX

NKGLAX

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 11/15

2:50 pm-6:50 am

1 stop32h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/4

11:30 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$709

NanjingLos Angeles

NKG - LAX

NKGLAX

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 11/13

2:50 pm-6:50 am

1 stop32h 00m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/9

10:10 am-1:50 pm

1 stop36h 40m

$709

NanjingLos Angeles

NKG - LAX

NKGLAX

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 11/12

2:50 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop16h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/4

11:30 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$709

NanjingLos Angeles

NKG - LAX

NKGLAX

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 11/13

2:50 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop16h 00m

Los Angeles

Sat 3/7

9:10 am-1:50 pm

1 stop36h 40m

$709

NanjingLos Angeles

NKG - LAX

NKGLAX

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 11/12

2:50 pm-6:50 am

1 stop32h 00m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/9

11:30 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$709

NanjingLos Angeles

NKG - LAX

NKGLAX

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 11/10

2:50 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop16h 00m

Los Angeles

Sat 3/7

11:30 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$709

NanjingLos Angeles

NKG - LAX

NKGLAX

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 11/9

2:50 pm-6:50 am

1 stop32h 00m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/9

10:10 am-1:50 pm

1 stop36h 40m

$709

NanjingLos Angeles

NKG - LAX

NKGLAX

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 12/24

2:50 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop16h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/20

12:10 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop34h 30m

$725

NanjingSan Francisco

NKG - SFO

NKGSFO

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 3/9

2:50 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop15h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 3/14

11:50 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop23h 00m

$765

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Best time to book a flight from Nanjing to California

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nanjing to California (average of $451). Flying from Nanjing to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of $841). 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 CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Nanjing to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 30, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Nanjing to California is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 31% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated October 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Nanjing to California, such as Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and China Southern. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
483 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yony,Sep 2025

MNL - ICN

Clean airplanes, crew very helpful and plane was on time. I did not like the food choices.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
483 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
483 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yony,Sep 2025

MNL - ICN

Clean airplanes, crew very helpful and plane was on time. I did not like the food choices.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,044 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
483 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yony,Sep 2025

MNL - ICN

Clean airplanes, crew very helpful and plane was on time. I did not like the food choices.
China Southern
7.4
Good
117 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
483 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yony,Sep 2025

MNL - ICN

Clean airplanes, crew very helpful and plane was on time. I did not like the food choices.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Nanjing to California?

    If you book a flight to California from Nanjing, you will be flying from Lukou Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Nanjing Lukou Intl (NKG) is located 22.6 mi from the center of Nanjing.

  • How long is the flight from Nanjing to California?

    Departing from Nanjing to California will take you 16h. The distance between Nanjing and California is about 6562 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Nanjing to California are China Eastern ($358), China Southern ($401), and Asiana Airlines ($429).

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

    The most popular flight routes from Nanjing to California are Nanjing Lukou Intl - Los Angeles, Nanjing Lukou Intl - Ontario and Nanjing Lukou Intl - San Francisco.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Nanjing to California?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nanjing to California 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 California?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nanjing to California (average of $451). Flying from Nanjing to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of $841). 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 4 airlines flying from Nanjing to California

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Nanjing to California. 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$607Average$1,003FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
XiamenAirCheapest$693Average$695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$701Average$804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Cathay PacificCheapest$713Average$757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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