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$488+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Nanjing (NKG)

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WAS — NKG
Feb 14 — Feb 211
Sat 2/14
Sat 2/21
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 January 15, 2026.

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eDreams
3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

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$1,086
(KAYAK)

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$488
(KAYAK)
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 15, 2026.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/173:35 pm
IAD
-
NKG
2 stops44h 35m
Etihad Airways
Wed 4/17:30 am
NKG
-
IAD
2 stops38h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/13$1,086
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1812:50 pm
IAD
-
NKG
1 stop35h 20m
Korean Air
Wed 4/112:55 pm
NKG
-
IAD
1 stop34h 20m
Korean Air
Deal found 1/13$1,106
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/238:38 am
BWI
-
NKG
2 stops39h 32m
Korean Air
Mon 4/612:55 pm
NKG
-
BWI
2 stops40h 59m
Korean Air
Deal found 1/14$1,122
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/213:35 pm
IAD
-
NKG
2 stops33h 55m
Etihad Airways
Wed 4/17:30 am
NKG
-
IAD
2 stops38h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/13$1,126
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/2012:50 pm
IAD
-
NKG
1 stop35h 20m
Korean Air
Wed 4/112:55 pm
NKG
-
IAD
1 stop34h 20m
Korean Air
Deal found 1/13$1,156
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 1/198:25 am
IAD
-
NKG
2 stops36h 45m
Air China
Tue 1/278:55 pm
NKG
-
IAD
2 stops36h 59m
Air China
Deal found 1/15$1,167
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/206:00 am
BWI
-
NKG
2 stops42h 10m
Korean Air
Wed 4/112:55 pm
NKG
-
BWI
2 stops37h 59m
Korean Air
Deal found 1/14$1,172
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Tue 1/2010:00 pm
IAD
-
NKG
1 stop35h 20m
Air China
Tue 1/278:55 pm
NKG
-
IAD
2 stops35h 40m
Air China
Deal found 1/15$1,172
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/247:40 pm
BWI
-
NKG
2 stops52h 10m
Korean Air
Mon 9/2812:55 pm
NKG
-
BWI
2 stops40h 02m
Korean Air
Deal found 1/13$1,179
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Tue 3/310:00 pm
IAD
-
NKG
1 stop32h 55m
Air China
Tue 6/168:45 am
NKG
-
IAD
1 stop22h 45m
Air China
Deal found 1/14$1,187
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/233:45 pm
IAD
-
NKG
2 stops30h 25m
Air China
Fri 4/311:15 am
NKG
-
IAD
1 stop20h 15m
Air China
Deal found 1/13$1,197
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1711:57 am
DCA
-
NKG
2 stops45h 53m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 4/62:15 pm
NKG
-
DCA
2 stops46h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/14$1,199

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 January 15, 2026.
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Washington, D.C.Nanjing

IAD - NKG

IADNKG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/18

3:35 pm-12:10 am

2 stops44h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 4/1

7:30 am-9:45 am

2 stops38h 15m

$1,086

Washington, D.C.Nanjing

IAD - NKG

IADNKG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/22

3:35 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops43h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 3/31

7:30 am-9:45 am

2 stops38h 15m

$1,086

Washington, D.C.Nanjing

IAD - NKG

IADNKG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/18

3:35 pm-12:10 am

2 stops44h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 4/2

7:30 am-9:45 am

2 stops38h 15m

$1,086

Washington, D.C.Nanjing

IAD - NKG

IADNKG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/19

3:35 pm-12:10 am

2 stops44h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 4/1

7:30 am-9:45 am

2 stops38h 15m

$1,086

Washington, D.C.Nanjing

IAD - NKG

IADNKG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/23

12:50 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop35h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 4/1

12:55 pm-11:15 am

1 stop34h 20m

$1,106

BaltimoreNanjing

BWI - NKG

BWINKG

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 3/23

7:24 am-12:10 pm

2 stops40h 46m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 4/1

12:55 pm-2:54 pm

2 stops37h 59m

$1,122

Washington, D.C.Nanjing

IAD - NKG

IADNKG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/21

3:35 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops33h 55m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 3/31

7:30 am-9:45 am

2 stops38h 15m

$1,126

Washington, D.C.Nanjing

IAD - NKG

IADNKG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/21

3:35 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops33h 55m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 4/1

7:30 am-9:45 am

2 stops38h 15m

$1,126

Washington, D.C.Nanjing

IAD - NKG

IADNKG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/21

12:50 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop35h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 4/1

12:55 pm-11:15 am

1 stop34h 20m

$1,156

BaltimoreNanjing

BWI - NKG

BWINKG

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 3/21

8:38 am-12:10 pm

2 stops39h 32m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 4/1

12:55 pm-2:54 pm

2 stops37h 59m

$1,172

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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 Washington, D.C. to Nanjing in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Nanjing flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Nanjing flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Nanjing flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Nanjing flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Washington, D.C.-Nanjing flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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 January 15, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air China from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air China
7.2
Good
137 reviews

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

6.3

Overall

7.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 5
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BKK - TFU

It would be nice to have backseat TV or complimentary Wi-Fi.
Air China
7.2
Good
137 reviews
Air China
7.2
Good
137 reviews

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

6.3

Overall

7.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 5
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BKK - TFU

It would be nice to have backseat TV or complimentary Wi-Fi.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    Most people fly into Nanjing Lukou Intl (NKG) if they book a flight to Nanjing from Washington, D.C.. On average, Lukou Intl has 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day from 2 airlines. Nanjing Lukou Intl is conveniently located just 22.6 mi from Nanjing’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing?

    Departing from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing will take you 35h 20m. Washington, D.C. and Nanjing are separated by a distance of 7436 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing round-trip?

    Air China, at $1,028, was found to be the cheapest airline from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Korean Air.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing?

    Most travelers choose Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Nanjing Lukou Intl, Baltimore/Washington - Nanjing Lukou Intl or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Nanjing Lukou Intl when deciding on the best route from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 January 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$1,028Average$1,259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Korean AirCheapest$1,084Average$1,189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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