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$408+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Nanjing (NKG)

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SFO — NKG
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Nanjing

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Nanjing (NKG). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$788
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$444
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,563
From San Francisco to Nanjing Lukou Intl
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Nanjing
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Nanjing. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 11/1711:35 pmSFO - NKG
2 stops32h 00mChina Southern
Mon 12/111:40 amNKG - SFO
2 stops24h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 6/11$740
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 10/2011:30 pmSFO - NKG
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/101:45 pmNKG - SFO
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$787
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 8/201:00 pmSFO - NKG
1 stop32h 35mAir China
Fri 9/55:05 pmNKG - SFO
1 stop32h 25mAir China
Deal found 6/11$804
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 9/2811:30 pmSFO - NKG
1 stop23h 10mAsiana Airlines
Fri 10/102:50 pmNKG - SFO
1 stop15h 40mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 6/11$857
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 10/2512:50 pmSFO - NKG
1 stop32h 20mKorean Air
Sun 11/21:45 pmNKG - SFO
1 stop35h 45mKorean Air
Deal found 6/10$858
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 9/288:55 amSFO - NKG
2 stops23h 10mChina Eastern
Sat 10/117:25 amNKG - SFO
1 stop16h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/11$965
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Wed 9/311:30 amSFO - NKG
1 stop37h 20mSingapore Airlines
Thu 9/1812:50 amNKG - SFO
1 stop23h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,084

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Nanjing that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

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Nanjing

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

Mon 11/17

11:35 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops32h 00m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 12/1

11:40 am-7:40 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$740

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

Mon 10/20

11:30 pm-11:50 am

1 stop21h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 11/10

1:45 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$787

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

Wed 8/20

1:00 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop32h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 9/5

5:05 pm-10:30 am

1 stop32h 25m

$804

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

Sun 9/28

11:30 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop23h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 10/10

2:50 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop15h 40m

$857

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

Sat 10/25

12:50 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop32h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 11/2

1:45 pm-10:30 am

1 stop35h 45m

$858

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

Sun 9/28

8:55 am-11:05 pm

2 stops23h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 10/11

7:25 am-9:05 am

1 stop16h 40m

$965

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

Wed 9/3

11:30 am-3:50 pm

1 stop37h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 9/18

12:50 am-9:40 am

1 stop23h 50m

$1,084

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

Thu 11/6

11:35 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops44h 55m

$408

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

Thu 11/6

11:30 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$482

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

Wed 7/30

1:00 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$493

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Nanjing

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Nanjing. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

Booking 50 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Nanjing. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Nanjing (average of $957). Flying from San Francisco 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 SFO to NKG?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 June 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Nanjing in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 27% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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 June 12, 2025.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

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
1,088 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

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
440 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

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
1,302 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

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
892 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

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.
China Southern
7.5
Good
99 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

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 San Francisco to Nanjing. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Nanjing round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air China ($804), China Southern ($844), and Asiana Airlines ($889) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Nanjing. Air China is priced at 34% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    $444 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from China Southern. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Asiana Airlines and Air China, with prices starting from $486 and $493, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Nanjing?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Nanjing?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Nanjing (average of $957). Flying from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Nanjing

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$745Average$1,184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$753Average$1,286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
China SouthernCheapest$870Average$1,415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China EasternCheapest$872Average$1,257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,295Average$1,909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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