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$406+ Cheap flights from California to Nanjing (NKG)

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LAX — NKG
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Nanjing

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Nanjing flight deals. Data was last updated July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$598
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$343
(Mytrip)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,640
From California to Nanjing Lukou Intl
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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 July 31, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2512:00 pmSFO - NKG
1 stop20h 20mChina Eastern
Thu 10/97:25 amNKG - SFO
1 stop16h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/31$598
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/1411:55 pmLAX - NKG
1 stop28h 30mXiamenAir
Thu 9/44:30 pmNKG - LAX
1 stop18h 30mXiamenAir
Deal found 7/30$639
This Air China 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1210:00 pmLAX - NKG
1 stop25h 10mAir China
Mon 9/19:30 pmNKG - LAX
1 stop36h 30mAir China
Deal found 7/30$685
This lol.travel 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/131:05 amSFO - NKG
1 stop20h 55mCathay Pacific
Thu 8/288:00 amNKG - SFO
1 stop18h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/29$694
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.
Thu 8/1412:30 pmLAX - NKG
1 stop19h 50mChina Eastern
Fri 9/57:25 amNKG - LAX
1 stop17h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/30$729
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.
Thu 9/412:35 amSFO - NKG
2 stops43h 55mChina Southern
Thu 10/301:35 pmNKG - SFO
2 stops22h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 7/30$743
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2512:00 pmSFO - NKG
1 stop20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/91:45 pmNKG - SFO
2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$748
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/1511:15 pmLAX - NKG
1 stop22h 30mSichuan Airlines
Thu 9/47:45 pmNKG - LAX
1 stop40h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 7/31$748
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Wed 11/59:10 amLAX - NKG
1 stop35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/161:45 pmNKG - LAX
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$765
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Sat 8/3011:50 pmLAX - NKG
1 stop19h 40mChina Southern
Sat 9/64:45 pmNKG - LAX
1 stop17h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 7/31$766
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Tue 8/51:25 amLAX - NKG
1 stop20h 35mCathay Pacific
Tue 8/262:15 pmNKG - LAX
1 stop17h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/31$819
This Asiana Airlines 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 Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/1512:40 pmLAX - NKG
1 stop34h 00mAsiana Airlines
Sun 9/72:50 pmNKG - LAX
1 stop16h 10mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 7/30$875

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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 July 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Nanjing that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Nanjing

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

Thu 9/25

12:00 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 10/9

7:25 am-9:05 am

1 stop16h 40m

$598

Los AngelesNanjing

LAX - NKG

LAXNKG

Los Angeles

Thu 8/14

11:55 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop28h 30m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 9/4

4:30 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$639

Los AngelesNanjing

LAX - NKG

LAXNKG

Los Angeles

Tue 8/12

10:00 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop25h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 9/1

9:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop36h 30m

$685

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

Wed 9/24

12:20 am-10:05 pm

1 stop30h 45m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 10/9

8:00 am-5:30 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$694

Los AngelesNanjing

LAX - NKG

LAXNKG

Los Angeles

Thu 8/14

12:30 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 9/5

7:25 am-10:05 am

1 stop17h 40m

$729

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

Thu 9/4

12:35 am-11:30 am

2 stops43h 55m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 10/30

1:35 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops22h 05m

$743

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

Thu 9/25

12:00 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 10/9

1:45 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops21h 45m

$748

Los AngelesNanjing

LAX - NKG

LAXNKG

Los Angeles

Fri 8/15

11:15 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 9/4

7:45 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop40h 00m

$748

Los AngelesNanjing

LAX - NKG

LAXNKG

Los Angeles

Wed 11/5

9:10 am-12:10 pm

1 stop35h 00m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 11/16

1:45 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$765

Los AngelesNanjing

LAX - NKG

LAXNKG

Los Angeles

Sat 8/30

11:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop19h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 9/6

4:45 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$766

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Deals found on 7/31

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Best time to book a flight from California to Nanjing

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nanjing (average of $976). Flying from California to Nanjing in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,854). 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 CA to NKG?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Nanjing. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Nanjing as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Nanjing

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nanjing. 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 Nanjing. Reviews last updated July 31, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Nanjing, 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

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
468 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
949 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

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.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for China Eastern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $343. Users have also found prices from $386 and $406 on Cathay Pacific and XiamenAir, respectively.

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

    While some choose either Los Angeles - Nanjing Lukou Intl or Ontario - Nanjing Lukou Intl, San Francisco - 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nanjing (average of $976). Flying from California to Nanjing in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,854). 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$557Average$687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
XiamenAirCheapest$660Average$798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
Cathay PacificCheapest$711Average$1,564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China EasternCheapest$712Average$1,121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
China SouthernCheapest$737Average$1,327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air ChinaCheapest$741Average$1,168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$819Average$1,136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Korean AirCheapest$881Average$950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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