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$474+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA 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 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — NKG
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Irvine to Nanjing Lukou Intl are usually found in February or March, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Irvine to Nanjing

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AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$870
(oojo)

One-way from

$474
(FlightHub)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,255
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Cheapest flights from Irvine to Nanjing
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Irvine to Nanjing. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 11/512:10 pmLAX - NKG
1 stop33h 30mAsiana Airlines
Sun 11/162:50 pmNKG - LAX
1 stop34h 50mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 4/30$819
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Sat 9/2712:40 pmLAX - NKG
1 stop32h 10mKorean Air
Sun 10/261:45 pmNKG - LAX
1 stop34h 45mKorean Air
Deal found 4/30$870
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/112:30 pmLAX - NKG
1 stop19h 50mChina Eastern
Mon 5/127:25 amNKG - LAX
1 stop17h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/30$932
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Fri 5/212:30 pmLAX - NKG
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/72:15 pmNKG - LAX
1 stop35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,015
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Sat 9/2711:40 pmLAX - NKG
1 stop32h 55mSingapore Airlines
Sat 10/2512:50 amNKG - LAX
1 stop35h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,041
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Sat 5/1011:50 pmLAX - NKG
1 stop28h 40mChina Southern
Wed 6/412:35 pmNKG - LAX
1 stop22h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 4/30$1,080
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/811:15 pmLAX - NKG
1 stop28h 15mSichuan Airlines
Mon 7/147:45 pmNKG - LAX
1 stop40h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,081
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Thu 6/511:55 pmLAX - NKG
1 stop28h 30mXiamenAir
Wed 6/118:30 pmNKG - LAX
1 stop38h 30mXiamenAir
Deal found 4/29$1,114
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Tue 6/2410:00 pmLAX - NKG
1 stop25h 10mAir China
Tue 7/157:30 amNKG - LAX
1 stop26h 30mAir China
Deal found 4/29$1,345
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Fri 5/301:39 pmLAX - NKG
2 stops39h 16mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/1611:15 amNKG - LAX
2 stops35h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,443
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Sun 5/1812:30 amLAX - NKG
1 stop21h 30mCathay Pacific
Thu 5/292:15 pmNKG - LAX
1 stop17h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/30$1,529

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Irvine 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Irvine to Nanjing that are best for you.

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Irvine

Fly to

Nanjing

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesNanjing

LAX - NKG

LAXNKG

Los Angeles

Mon 5/19

12:30 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops34h 30m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 5/29

7:25 am-10:05 am

1 stop17h 40m

$992

Los AngelesNanjing

LAX - NKG

LAXNKG

Los Angeles

Sat 5/10

11:00 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop23h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 6/4

2:50 pm-9:50 am

1 stop34h 00m

$1,002

Los AngelesNanjing

LAX - NKG

LAXNKG

Los Angeles

Sat 5/10

11:50 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop28h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 6/4

12:35 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop22h 05m

$1,080

Los AngelesNanjing

LAX - NKG

LAXNKG

Los Angeles

Tue 7/8

11:15 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop28h 15m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 7/14

7:45 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop40h 00m

$1,081

Los AngelesNanjing

LAX - NKG

LAXNKG

Los Angeles

Sat 5/10

11:00 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop23h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 6/4

8:45 am-3:58 pm

2 stops22h 13m

$1,097

Los AngelesNanjing

LAX - NKG

LAXNKG

Los Angeles

Thu 6/5

11:55 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop28h 30m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 6/11

8:30 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop38h 30m

$1,114

Los AngelesNanjing

LAX - NKG

LAXNKG

Los Angeles

Tue 6/24

10:00 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop25h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 7/15

7:30 am-7:00 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$1,345

Los AngelesNanjing

LAX - NKG

LAXNKG

Los Angeles

Fri 5/30

1:39 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops39h 16m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 6/16

11:15 am-7:36 am

2 stops35h 21m

$1,443

Los AngelesNanjing

LAX - NKG

LAXNKG

Los Angeles

Sun 5/18

12:30 am-1:00 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 5/29

2:15 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$1,529

Los AngelesNanjing

LAX - NKG

LAXNKG

Los Angeles

Tue 5/13

11:00 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop23h 40m

$474

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Best time to book a flight from Irvine to Nanjing

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Irvine to Nanjing?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Irvine to Nanjing. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Irvine to Nanjing, you should look to book at least 66 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Nanjing (average of $990). Flying from Irvine to Nanjing in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,950). 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 IR9 to NKG?

Find hourly flight availability from Irvine 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 May 1, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Nanjing by month

Plan your trip to Nanjing by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nanjing ranges from 1.2 - 6.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.7 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Nanjing when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Nanjing by month

Plan your trip to Nanjing by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nanjing, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Irvine to Nanjing, see what other customers have to say about Korean Air, ANA and Asiana Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,068 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

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
1,068 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,068 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

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.
ANA
8.3
Very good
852 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,068 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

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
442 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,068 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

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
1,292 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,068 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

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
7.5
Good
855 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,068 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

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 Irvine 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 Irvine?

    Most people fly into Nanjing Lukou Intl (NKG) if they book a flight to Nanjing from Irvine. On average, Lukou Intl has 0 inbound flights from Irvine per day from 7 airlines. Nanjing Lukou Intl is conveniently located just 22.6 mi from Nanjing’s city center.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $474 on Asiana Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air China from $602 and United Airlines from $652 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Nanjing (average of $990). Flying from Irvine to Nanjing in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,950). 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 7 airlines flying from Irvine to Nanjing

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Irvine 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$557Average$710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
XiamenAirCheapest$664Average$824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
China EasternCheapest$729Average$1,052FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
China SouthernCheapest$737Average$1,368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air ChinaCheapest$788Average$1,249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,115Average$1,727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,382Average$1,657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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