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$386+ 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 2/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NKG — LAX
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Nanjing to California

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 January 29, 2026.

This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/92:50 pm
NKG
-
SFO
1 stop15h 10m
Asiana Airlines
Mon 3/1611:50 pm
SFO
-
NKG
1 stop23h 00m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 1/27$716
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Fri 4/242:50 pm
NKG
-
SFO
1 stop15h 10m
Asiana Airlines
Tue 4/2811:30 pm
SFO
-
NKG
1 stop23h 10m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 1/28$750
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 2/2611:20 am
NKG
-
LAX
1 stop23h 40m
Air China
Thu 3/510:25 pm
LAX
-
NKG
1 stop19h 45m
Air China
Deal found 1/27$751
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/138:20 am
NKG
-
SFO
1 stop28h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 3/2012:25 pm
SFO
-
NKG
1 stop33h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/26$766
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/148:20 am
NKG
-
LAX
1 stop16h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Sat 3/2111:35 pm
LAX
-
NKG
1 stop22h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/28$766
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/158:20 am
NKG
-
SFO
1 stop28h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 3/2211:55 pm
SFO
-
NKG
1 stop22h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/28$767
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/132:15 pm
NKG
-
LAX
1 stop18h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 3/1710:15 pm
LAX
-
NKG
1 stop23h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/26$775
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/97:25 am
NKG
-
SFO
2 stops41h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/161:00 pm
SFO
-
NKG
1 stop18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$832
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/2610:15 pm
NKG
-
LAX
1 stop36h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/510:45 pm
LAX
-
NKG
2 stops46h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$857
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/282:15 pm
NKG
-
SFO
1 stop35h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 1/3011:25 am
SFO
-
NKG
1 stop33h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/26$876
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/248:00 am
NKG
-
SFO
1 stop17h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 4/281:00 pm
SFO
-
NKG
1 stop33h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/27$883
This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Eastern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/137:25 am
NKG
-
LAX
1 stop17h 40m
China Eastern
Tue 3/1712:30 pm
LAX
-
NKG
2 stops38h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/28$890

Find flight deals from Nanjing to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Nanjing to California flight deals. Data was last updated January 29, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$716
(Asiana Airlines)

One-way from

$386
(Sichuan Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,046
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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 January 29, 2026.
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

NanjingSan Francisco

NKG - SFO

NKGSFO

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 3/9

2:50 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop15h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 3/16

11:50 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop23h 00m

$716

NanjingSan Francisco

NKG - SFO

NKGSFO

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 4/24

2:50 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop15h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 4/28

11:30 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop23h 10m

$750

NanjingLos Angeles

NKG - LAX

NKGLAX

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 2/26

11:20 am-7:00 pm

1 stop23h 40m

Los Angeles

Thu 3/5

10:25 pm-10:10 am

1 stop19h 45m

$751

NanjingSan Francisco

NKG - SFO

NKGSFO

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 3/13

8:20 am-10:15 pm

1 stop28h 55m

San Francisco

Fri 3/20

12:25 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop33h 35m

$766

NanjingLos Angeles

NKG - LAX

NKGLAX

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 3/14

8:20 am-10:15 am

1 stop16h 55m

Los Angeles

Sat 3/21

11:35 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop22h 25m

$766

NanjingSan Francisco

NKG - SFO

NKGSFO

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 3/15

8:20 am-10:15 pm

1 stop28h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 3/22

11:55 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop22h 05m

$767

NanjingLos Angeles

NKG - LAX

NKGLAX

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 3/13

2:15 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop18h 05m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/17

10:15 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$775

NanjingSan Francisco

NKG - SFO

NKGSFO

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 3/9

7:25 am-9:33 am

2 stops41h 08m

San Francisco

Mon 3/16

1:00 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$832

NanjingLos Angeles

NKG - LAX

NKGLAX

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 2/26

10:15 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop36h 50m

Los Angeles

Thu 3/5

10:45 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops46h 10m

$857

NanjingSan Francisco

NKG - SFO

NKGSFO

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 4/24

8:00 am-10:55 am

1 stop17h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 4/28

1:00 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$883

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Best time to book a flight from Nanjing to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Nanjing to California

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 $464). 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.

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 January 29, 2026.
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
8.1
Very good
501 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Derek,Dec 2025

NRT - ICN

This was a terrible flight. Uncomfortable, incredibly hot in the plane. Will never fly with this airline again.
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
501 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
501 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Derek,Dec 2025

NRT - ICN

This was a terrible flight. Uncomfortable, incredibly hot in the plane. Will never fly with this airline again.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,148 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
501 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Derek,Dec 2025

NRT - ICN

This was a terrible flight. Uncomfortable, incredibly hot in the plane. Will never fly with this airline again.
China Southern
7.3
Good
136 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
501 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Derek,Dec 2025

NRT - ICN

This was a terrible flight. Uncomfortable, incredibly hot in the plane. Will never fly with this airline again.

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 15h 10m. The distance between Nanjing and California is about 6226 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 Korean Air ($319), Sichuan Airlines ($343), and Air China ($345).

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

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

  • 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 $464). 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 3 airlines flying from Nanjing to California

Discover the top 3 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$607Average$966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$701Average$769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Cathay PacificCheapest$713Average$777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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