$480+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 10/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — NKG
May 4 — May 111
1 adult, Economy
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Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Nanjing Lukou Intl are usually found in April or February, 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 April 29, 2025.
Most accurate provider | AranGrant 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | AranGrant 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $886 (FlightHub) |
One-way from | $518 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | April |
Average price | $967 |
Find flight deals from San Francisco to Nanjing
Cheapest flights from San Francisco to NanjingExplore 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 April 29, 2025.
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 April 29, 2025.
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2011:35 pmSFO - NKG
2 stops44h 55mChina Southern
Thu 12/41:35 pmNKG - SFO
2 stops22h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 4/28![China Southern logo]()
$837
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/312:00 pmSFO - NKG
1 stop20h 20mChina Eastern
Sun 5/117:25 amNKG - SFO
2 stops39h 28mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/27![China Eastern logo]()
$886
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/233:30 pmSFO - NKG
1 stop29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/33:25 pmNKG - SFO
1 stop36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$890
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/711:30 pmSFO - NKG
1 stop23h 10mAsiana Airlines
Wed 5/212:50 pmNKG - SFO
1 stop15h 40mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 4/28![Asiana Airlines logo]()
$891
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2812:40 pmSFO - NKG
1 stop32h 10mKorean Air
Wed 5/1412:55 pmNKG - SFO
1 stop36h 45mKorean Air
Deal found 4/27![Korean Air logo]()
$903
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Sun 4/2712:20 amSFO - NKG
1 stop21h 40mCathay Pacific
Wed 5/148:00 amNKG - SFO
1 stop18h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/27![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$1,102
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/71:00 pmSFO - NKG
3 stops41h 05mAir China
Wed 5/218:45 amNKG - SFO
1 stop16h 45mAir China
Deal found 4/28![Air China logo]()
$1,104
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Fri 11/219:40 amSFO - NKG
1 stop38h 05mSingapore Airlines
Sat 11/2912:30 amNKG - SFO
1 stop23h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/26![Singapore Airlines logo]()
$1,193
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Nanjing that are best for you.
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Depart
Return
Price
San FranciscoNanjing
SFO - NKG
SFONKG
San Francisco
Fri 5/23
3:30 pm-11:50 am
1 stop29h 20m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Tue 6/3
3:25 pm-1:00 pm
1 stop36h 35m
$890
San FranciscoNanjing
SFO - NKG
SFONKG
San Francisco
Sun 5/11
11:30 pm-1:40 pm
1 stop23h 10m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Sun 5/18
2:50 pm-3:30 pm
1 stop15h 40m
$902
San FranciscoNanjing
SFO - NKG
SFONKG
San Francisco
Mon 5/26
12:00 pm-2:00 pm
2 stops35h 00m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Sat 6/7
7:25 am-3:16 pm
2 stops22h 51m
$945
San FranciscoNanjing
SFO - NKG
SFONKG
San Francisco
Thu 5/15
12:35 am-5:30 pm
2 stops25h 55m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Thu 5/29
1:45 pm-8:30 pm
2 stops21h 45m
$965
San FranciscoNanjing
SFO - NKG
SFONKG
San Francisco
Thu 5/15
12:20 am-1:00 pm
1 stop21h 40m
Nanjing Lukou Intl
Mon 5/26
2:15 pm-10:40 pm
1 stop23h 25m
$1,363
San FranciscoNanjing
SFO - NKG
SFONKG
San Francisco
Sat 10/18
11:30 pm-1:40 pm
1 stop23h 10m
$480
San FranciscoNanjing
SFO - NKG
SFONKG
San Francisco
Tue 5/6
4:45 pm-10:25 am
2 stops50h 40m
$518
San FranciscoNanjing
SFO - NKG
SFONKG
San Francisco
Fri 10/17
12:50 pm-11:50 am
1 stop32h 00m
$610
San FranciscoNanjing
SFO - NKG
SFONKG
San Francisco
Mon 5/5
12:35 am-10:30 am
2 stops42h 55m
$623
San FranciscoNanjing
SFO - NKG
SFONKG
San Francisco
Sat 10/18
1:00 pm-5:00 pm
3 stops37h 00m
$739
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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Nanjing
Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Nanjing in April.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Nanjing flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Nanjing flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Nanjing flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Nanjing flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Nanjing flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Nanjing
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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Nanjing
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 April 25, 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 $990). Flying from San Francisco 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 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 April 29, 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 April 29, 2025.
Boarding
8.3
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.7
Food
8.0
Overall
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayRamón,Feb 2025
ICN - SGN
Boarding
8.3
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.7
Food
8.0
Overall
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayRamón,Feb 2025
ICN - SGN
Boarding
8.3
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.7
Food
8.0
Overall
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayRamón,Feb 2025
ICN - SGN
Boarding
8.3
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.7
Food
8.0
Overall
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayRamón,Feb 2025
ICN - SGN
Boarding
8.3
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.7
Food
8.0
Overall
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayRamón,Feb 2025
ICN - SGN
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$753 | Average$1,286 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% | |
| Cheapest$854 | Average$1,325 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time67% | |
| Cheapest$870 | Average$1,415 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$872 | Average$1,170 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$1,294 | Average$1,856 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% |