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$560+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — NKG
Jul 7 — Jul 141
Mon 7/7
Mon 7/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing

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 July 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,009
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$560
(Gurufare)

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December

Cheapest in

August
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Nanjing Lukou Intl
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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 July 2, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 11/107:07 amBWI - NKG
2 stops38h 03mAir China
Fri 11/285:10 pmNKG - BWI
2 stops27h 51mAir China
Deal found 7/2$1,009
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 11/109:10 amIAD - NKG
2 stops36h 00mAir China
Mon 12/12:00 pmNKG - IAD
2 stops30h 21mAir China
Deal found 7/2$1,125
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Mon 11/1011:50 amIAD - NKG
1 stop35h 20mKorean Air
Mon 12/11:45 pmNKG - IAD
1 stop33h 05mKorean Air
Deal found 7/2$1,158
This CheapTickets deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 CheapTickets is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/169:59 amDCA - NKG
2 stops37h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/232:50 pmNKG - DCA
2 stops42h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,329
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 11/106:00 amBWI - NKG
2 stops41h 10mKorean Air
Mon 12/11:45 pmNKG - BWI
2 stops38h 55mKorean Air
Deal found 7/1$1,401
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/1111:00 amIAD - NKG
2 stops48h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/256:15 pmNKG - IAD
2 stops50h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,406
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Mon 8/117:31 pmDCA - NKG
2 stops38h 34mCathay Pacific
Mon 8/258:00 amNKG - DCA
2 stops24h 16mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/2$1,797
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Mon 9/811:47 amIAD - NKG
2 stops46h 18mCathay Pacific
Sat 9/208:00 amNKG - IAD
2 stops38h 57mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/1$2,602
This AranGrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/811:23 amBWI - NKG
2 stops46h 42mCathay Pacific
Sat 9/208:00 amNKG - BWI
2 stops27h 06mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/1$2,670
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/87:00 pmBWI - NKG
2 stops36h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/2011:15 amNKG - BWI
3 stops34h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$5,716

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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 July 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

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Nanjing

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Price

BaltimoreNanjing

BWI - NKG

BWINKG

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 11/10

7:07 am-10:10 am

2 stops38h 03m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 11/28

5:10 pm-8:01 am

2 stops27h 51m

$1,009

Washington, D.C.Nanjing

IAD - NKG

IADNKG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/10

9:10 am-10:10 am

2 stops36h 00m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 12/1

2:00 pm-7:21 am

2 stops30h 21m

$1,125

Washington, D.C.Nanjing

IAD - NKG

IADNKG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/10

11:50 am-12:10 pm

1 stop35h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 12/1

1:45 pm-9:50 am

1 stop33h 05m

$1,158

Washington, D.C.Nanjing

DCA - NKG

DCANKG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/16

9:59 am-11:50 am

2 stops37h 51m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 8/23

2:50 pm-8:59 pm

2 stops42h 09m

$1,329

BaltimoreNanjing

BWI - NKG

BWINKG

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 11/10

6:00 am-12:10 pm

2 stops41h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 12/1

1:45 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops38h 55m

$1,401

Washington, D.C.Nanjing

IAD - NKG

IADNKG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/11

11:00 am-11:00 pm

2 stops48h 00m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 8/25

6:15 pm-8:40 am

2 stops50h 25m

$1,406

Washington, D.C.Nanjing

DCA - NKG

DCANKG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 8/11

7:31 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops38h 34m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 8/25

8:00 am-8:16 pm

2 stops24h 16m

$1,797

Washington, D.C.Nanjing

IAD - NKG

IADNKG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/8

11:47 am-10:05 pm

2 stops46h 18m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 9/20

8:00 am-10:57 am

2 stops38h 57m

$2,602

BaltimoreNanjing

BWI - NKG

BWINKG

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 9/8

11:23 am-10:05 pm

2 stops46h 42m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 9/20

8:00 am-11:06 pm

2 stops27h 06m

$2,670

BaltimoreNanjing

BWI - NKG

BWINKG

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 9/8

7:00 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops36h 55m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 9/20

11:15 am-9:55 am

3 stops34h 40m

$5,716

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to NKG?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 2, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 24% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 2, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Korean Air, Cathay Pacific, and United Airlines 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.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,101 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,101 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,101 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
922 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,101 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,101 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
Air China
7.2
Good
92 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,101 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

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

    Air China, at $1,009, was found to be the cheapest airline from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Korean Air and Cathay Pacific. You may be able to fly from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing for 34% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Korean Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $601. Users have also found prices from $655 and $1,007 on Air China and Cathay Pacific, respectively.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing (average of $957). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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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Alternative routes for Washington, D.C. to Nanjing

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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 July 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$1,028Average$1,405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Korean AirCheapest$1,142Average$1,189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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