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$411+ Cheap flights from Nanjing (NKG) to California

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NKG — LAX
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
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Cheap flight deals from Nanjing to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Nanjing to California flight deals. Data was last updated July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$659
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$411
(Booking.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$834
From Nanjing Lukou Intl to California
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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 July 30, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/249:05 pmNKG - SFO
2 stops38h 25mChina Southern
Sat 9/2012:35 amSFO - NKG
1 stop18h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 7/30$659
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Sat 9/132:15 pmNKG - SFO
1 stop23h 40mCathay Pacific
Sat 9/2011:10 pmSFO - NKG
1 stop22h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/29$686
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/108:00 amNKG - LAX
1 stop24h 05mCathay Pacific
Thu 11/2710:55 amLAX - NKG
1 stop34h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/30$686
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Wed 12/102:50 pmNKG - SFO
1 stop16h 10mAsiana Airlines
Thu 1/811:30 pmSFO - NKG
1 stop22h 10mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 7/29$705
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Tue 11/252:50 pmNKG - LAX
1 stop32h 00mAsiana Airlines
Sat 5/2312:10 pmLAX - NKG
1 stop34h 30mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 7/29$719
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 10/237:25 amNKG - SFO
1 stop16h 40mChina Eastern
Thu 1/1512:00 pmSFO - NKG
1 stop20h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/29$727
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Wed 9/178:15 amNKG - SFO
1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/263:30 pmSFO - NKG
2 stops39h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$746
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/1010:25 pmNKG - LAX
2 stops36h 35mXiamenAir
Thu 11/2710:45 pmLAX - NKG
1 stop20h 40mXiamenAir
Deal found 7/30$746
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/141:45 pmNKG - SFO
1 stop35h 45mKorean Air
Wed 1/711:40 amSFO - NKG
1 stop32h 30mKorean Air
Deal found 7/29$775
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 12/232:00 pmNKG - SFO
1 stop35h 15mAir China
Sat 1/311:45 amSFO - NKG
1 stop18h 35mAir China
Deal found 7/29$888
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 11/228:20 amNKG - LAX
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1512:15 amLAX - NKG
2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,045
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/252:00 pmNKG - LAX
2 stops39h 24mAir Canada
Sat 5/235:15 pmLAX - NKG
2 stops38h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$1,252

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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

Sun 8/24

9:05 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops38h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 9/20

12:35 am-10:30 am

1 stop18h 55m

$659

NanjingSan Francisco

NKG - SFO

NKGSFO

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 9/13

2:15 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop23h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 9/20

11:10 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop22h 50m

$686

NanjingLos Angeles

NKG - LAX

NKGLAX

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 9/10

8:00 am-5:05 pm

1 stop24h 05m

Los Angeles

Thu 11/27

10:55 am-1:00 pm

1 stop34h 05m

$686

NanjingSan Francisco

NKG - SFO

NKGSFO

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 12/10

2:50 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop16h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 1/8

11:30 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$705

NanjingLos Angeles

NKG - LAX

NKGLAX

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 11/25

2:50 pm-6:50 am

1 stop32h 00m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/16

12:10 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop34h 30m

$719

NanjingSan Francisco

NKG - SFO

NKGSFO

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 10/23

7:25 am-9:05 am

1 stop16h 40m

San Francisco

Thu 1/15

12:00 pm-12:10 am

1 stop20h 10m

$727

NanjingSan Francisco

NKG - SFO

NKGSFO

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 9/17

8:15 am-1:00 pm

1 stop19h 45m

San Francisco

Fri 9/26

3:30 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops39h 30m

$746

NanjingLos Angeles

NKG - LAX

NKGLAX

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 9/10

10:25 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops36h 35m

Los Angeles

Thu 11/27

10:45 pm-11:25 am

1 stop20h 40m

$746

NanjingSan Francisco

NKG - SFO

NKGSFO

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 12/14

1:45 pm-9:30 am

1 stop35h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 1/7

11:40 am-12:10 pm

1 stop32h 30m

$775

NanjingSan Francisco

NKG - SFO

NKGSFO

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 12/23

2:00 pm-9:15 am

1 stop35h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 1/3

11:45 am-10:20 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$888

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nanjing to California (average of $246). Flying from Nanjing to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 July 30, 2025.

When flying from Nanjing to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 July 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Nanjing to California, such as Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, and Singapore Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
467 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

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.

  • 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 Sichuan Airlines ($411), China Southern ($413), and Cathay Pacific ($420).

  • 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 - Los Angeles and Nanjing Lukou Intl - Monterey Regional.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nanjing to California (average of $246). Flying from Nanjing to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 Nanjing to California

Discover the top 5 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 July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$659Average$1,028FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
XiamenAirCheapest$693Average$694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$715Average$821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Cathay PacificCheapest$756Average$757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air ChinaCheapest$761Average$1,114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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