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$338+ Cheap flights from California 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 2/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — NKG
Mar 4 — Mar 111
Wed 3/4
Wed 3/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Nanjing

Cheapest flights from California to Nanjing
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Nanjing. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 2, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 9/311:55 pm
LAX
-
NKG
1 stop24h 30m
XiamenAir
Thu 9/1712:30 pm
NKG
-
LAX
1 stop22h 30m
XiamenAir
Deal found 1/31$632
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Sun 2/1511:30 am
LAX
-
NKG
1 stop20h 40m
China Eastern
Tue 3/107:25 am
NKG
-
LAX
1 stop17h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/31$649
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/159:30 pm
LAX
-
NKG
1 stop28h 45m
Sichuan Airlines
Fri 3/201:40 pm
NKG
-
LAX
1 stop21h 25m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 2/1$654
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 9/1511:55 pm
LAX
-
NKG
1 stop20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/295:10 pm
NKG
-
LAX
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31$655
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/1811:30 am
LAX
-
NKG
1 stop20h 40m
China Eastern
Wed 3/1110:00 pm
NKG
-
LAX
1 stop27h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 2/1$680
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2811:15 pm
LAX
-
NKG
1 stop22h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Mon 9/77:45 pm
NKG
-
LAX
1 stop39h 45m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 1/30$684
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 4/1812:35 am
SFO
-
NKG
1 stop29h 25m
China Southern
Thu 5/78:35 am
NKG
-
SFO
2 stops26h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 2/1$685
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/89:30 pm
LAX
-
NKG
1 stop28h 45m
Sichuan Airlines
Thu 3/127:40 pm
NKG
-
LAX
1 stop39h 25m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 1/29$692
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 4/211:55 pm
LAX
-
NKG
1 stop20h 30m
XiamenAir
Wed 4/228:30 pm
NKG
-
LAX
1 stop38h 30m
XiamenAir
Deal found 1/31$697
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Wed 4/110:00 am
LAX
-
NKG
1 stop34h 50m
Korean Air
Fri 4/2412:55 pm
NKG
-
LAX
1 stop16h 55m
Korean Air
Deal found 1/31$706
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 4/2012:00 pm
SFO
-
NKG
1 stop20h 20m
China Eastern
Thu 5/77:30 am
NKG
-
SFO
1 stop16h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 2/1$741
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/1812:00 pm
SFO
-
NKG
1 stop18h 20m
Air China
Mon 3/308:55 pm
NKG
-
SFO
1 stop30h 25m
Air China
Deal found 1/31$768

Find flight deals from California to Nanjing

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Nanjing flight deals. Data was last updated February 2, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$649
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$338
(Mytrip)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$847
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 February 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Nanjing that are best for you.

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Los AngelesNanjing

LAX - NKG

LAXNKG

Los Angeles

Wed 2/18

11:30 am-12:10 am

1 stop20h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 3/11

10:00 pm-10:05 am

1 stop27h 05m

$680

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

Sat 4/18

12:35 am-9:00 pm

1 stop29h 25m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 5/7

8:35 am-8:30 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$685

Los AngelesNanjing

LAX - NKG

LAXNKG

Los Angeles

Wed 4/1

10:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop34h 50m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 4/24

12:55 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$706

Los AngelesNanjing

LAX - NKG

LAXNKG

Los Angeles

Mon 3/2

10:35 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop31h 15m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 3/9

8:20 am-5:20 pm

1 stop24h 00m

$736

Los AngelesNanjing

LAX - NKG

LAXNKG

Los Angeles

Tue 4/7

11:15 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop28h 15m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 4/19

1:55 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$747

Los AngelesNanjing

LAX - NKG

LAXNKG

Los Angeles

Wed 2/18

9:15 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop32h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 3/18

2:15 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$802

Los AngelesNanjing

LAX - NKG

LAXNKG

Los Angeles

Mon 3/30

12:30 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 4/22

12:55 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$806

Los AngelesNanjing

LAX - NKG

LAXNKG

Los Angeles

Mon 4/6

6:00 am-11:50 am

2 stops38h 50m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 4/20

12:55 pm-9:40 am

1 stop35h 45m

$812

Los AngelesNanjing

LAX - NKG

LAXNKG

Los Angeles

Wed 4/1

10:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop34h 50m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 4/20

12:55 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops25h 00m

$817

Los AngelesNanjing

LAX - NKG

LAXNKG

Los Angeles

Tue 4/7

5:44 pm-11:50 am

2 stops51h 06m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 4/20

12:55 pm-9:40 am

1 stop35h 45m

$824

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nanjing (average of $560). Flying from California to Nanjing in June is currently the most expensive (average of $957). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Nanjing. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Located just 22.6 mi from the city center, Nanjing Lukou Intl (NKG) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Nanjing from California.

  • How long is the flight from California to Nanjing?

    Airlines like China Eastern, China Southern, and Korean Air fly from California to Nanjing in about 20h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 14h 10m. The distance between California and Nanjing 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 California to Nanjing one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Air China. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $310. Users have also found prices from $316 and $316 on Sichuan Airlines and XiamenAir, respectively.

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

    While some choose either San Francisco - Nanjing Lukou Intl or Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Nanjing Lukou Intl, Los Angeles - Nanjing Lukou Intl is the most popular route from California to Nanjing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nanjing (average of $560). Flying from California to Nanjing in June is currently the most expensive (average of $957). 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 8 airlines flying from California to Nanjing

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from California 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 February 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$578Average$687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Air ChinaCheapest$624Average$1,174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$656Average$1,052FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
XiamenAirCheapest$660Average$798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
China SouthernCheapest$678Average$1,474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Cathay PacificCheapest$679Average$863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China EasternCheapest$702Average$924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Korean AirCheapest$704Average$903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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