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$431+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, 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 10/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — NKG
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Salinas to Nanjing Lukou Intl are usually found in April or January, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Salinas to Nanjing

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

Round-trip from

$598
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$343
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,550
From Salinas to Nanjing Lukou Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($157 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($79 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Salinas to Nanjing
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas 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 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 9/412:35 amSFO - NKG
2 stops43h 55mChina Southern
Thu 10/301:35 pmNKG - SFO
2 stops22h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 7/30$743
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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

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salinas to Nanjing that are best for you.

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Salinas

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

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

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

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

Mon 10/13

11:30 pm-11:50 am

1 stop21h 20m

$431

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

Sat 10/11

12:35 am-12:30 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$501

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

Fri 10/10

12:20 am-10:05 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$895

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Deals found on 7/30

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Salinas to Nanjing, you should look to book at least 50 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 Salinas to Nanjing?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Nanjing (average of $976). Flying from Salinas 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 S9N to NKG?

Find hourly flight availability from Salinas 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 Salinas 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 reviews from past customers who have flown Asiana Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and Cathay Pacific from Salinas to Nanjing. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
468 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacob,Jul 2025

ICN - JFK

I flew business calls Asiana, everything was great and good! I must say that the service at the Asian business class lounge prior to the flight is very poor, the staff are very cold and not welcome and I asked for some help in getting a food without salt ...I was looked upon as if I ... I am traveling a lot business , and I se people complained a lot in asiana lounge services. Jacob
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
468 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
468 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacob,Jul 2025

ICN - JFK

I flew business calls Asiana, everything was great and good! I must say that the service at the Asian business class lounge prior to the flight is very poor, the staff are very cold and not welcome and I asked for some help in getting a food without salt ...I was looked upon as if I ... I am traveling a lot business , and I se people complained a lot in asiana lounge services. Jacob
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
468 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacob,Jul 2025

ICN - JFK

I flew business calls Asiana, everything was great and good! I must say that the service at the Asian business class lounge prior to the flight is very poor, the staff are very cold and not welcome and I asked for some help in getting a food without salt ...I was looked upon as if I ... I am traveling a lot business , and I se people complained a lot in asiana lounge services. Jacob
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
949 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
468 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacob,Jul 2025

ICN - JFK

I flew business calls Asiana, everything was great and good! I must say that the service at the Asian business class lounge prior to the flight is very poor, the staff are very cold and not welcome and I asked for some help in getting a food without salt ...I was looked upon as if I ... I am traveling a lot business , and I se people complained a lot in asiana lounge services. Jacob
China Southern
7.6
Good
104 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
468 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacob,Jul 2025

ICN - JFK

I flew business calls Asiana, everything was great and good! I must say that the service at the Asian business class lounge prior to the flight is very poor, the staff are very cold and not welcome and I asked for some help in getting a food without salt ...I was looked upon as if I ... I am traveling a lot business , and I se people complained a lot in asiana lounge services. Jacob
Air China
7.3
Good
93 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
468 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacob,Jul 2025

ICN - JFK

I flew business calls Asiana, everything was great and good! I must say that the service at the Asian business class lounge prior to the flight is very poor, the staff are very cold and not welcome and I asked for some help in getting a food without salt ...I was looked upon as if I ... I am traveling a lot business , and I se people complained a lot in asiana lounge services. Jacob

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Salinas 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 Salinas?

    Located just 22.6 mi from the city center, Nanjing Lukou Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Nanjing from Salinas. Booking flights from Salinas to Lukou Intl (NKG) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Salinas from 5 different airlines.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Salinas to Nanjing are China Eastern ($343), Cathay Pacific ($386), and China Southern ($501).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Nanjing (average of $976). Flying from Salinas 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 5 airlines flying from Salinas to Nanjing

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Salinas 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
Cathay PacificCheapest$711Average$1,705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air ChinaCheapest$745Average$1,247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China SouthernCheapest$761Average$1,492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China EasternCheapest$843Average$1,262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$882Average$1,281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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