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$407+ Cheap flights from Nanjing (NKG) to San Francisco (SFO)

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 4/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NKG — SFO
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Best flights from Nanjing to San Francisco
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Nanjing to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/258:15 amNKG - SFO
1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/12:30 pmSFO - NKG
1 stop30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$709
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/42:50 pmNKG - SFO
1 stop15h 10mAsiana Airlines
Tue 4/711:30 pmSFO - NKG
1 stop23h 10mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 12/10$712
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/42:15 pmNKG - SFO
1 stop18h 05mCathay Pacific
Mon 4/612:20 amSFO - NKG
1 stop30h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/9$716
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/49:50 pmNKG - SFO
2 stops37h 50mChina Southern
Mon 4/612:35 amSFO - NKG
2 stops25h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 12/10$849
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/44:00 pmNKG - SFO
2 stops31h 31mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/612:35 amSFO - NKG
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$848
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/292:50 pmNKG - SFO
1 stop15h 10mAsiana Airlines
Sun 2/111:50 pmSFO - NKG
1 stop22h 00mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 12/9$990

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Nanjing (NKG) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$709
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$407
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$856
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Nanjing to San Francisco 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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Nanjing to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Nanjing

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NanjingSan Francisco

NKG - SFO

NKGSFO

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 1/25

8:15 am-12:30 pm

1 stop20h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

2:30 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop30h 55m

$709

NanjingSan Francisco

NKG - SFO

NKGSFO

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 3/4

2:50 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop15h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 4/7

11:30 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop23h 10m

$712

NanjingSan Francisco

NKG - SFO

NKGSFO

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 3/4

2:15 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop18h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 4/6

12:20 am-10:05 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$716

NanjingSan Francisco

NKG - SFO

NKGSFO

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 3/4

4:00 pm-7:31 am

2 stops31h 31m

San Francisco

Mon 4/6

12:35 am-9:00 pm

2 stops29h 25m

$848

NanjingSan Francisco

NKG - SFO

NKGSFO

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 3/4

9:50 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops37h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 4/6

12:35 am-4:50 pm

2 stops25h 15m

$849

NanjingSan Francisco

NKG - SFO

NKGSFO

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 1/29

2:50 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop15h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

11:50 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$990

NanjingSan Francisco

NKG - SFO

NKGSFO

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 4/12

10:00 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops37h 30m

$407

NanjingSan Francisco

NKG - SFO

NKGSFO

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 4/13

2:50 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$460

NanjingSan Francisco

NKG - SFO

NKGSFO

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 4/12

12:55 pm-10:40 am

1 stop36h 45m

$564

NanjingSan Francisco

NKG - SFO

NKGSFO

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 4/12

8:00 am-11:15 am

1 stop18h 15m

$770

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Deals found on 12/10

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Nanjing to San Francisco in December.
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 Nanjing-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Nanjing-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Nanjing-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Nanjing-San Francisco 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 Nanjing-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Nanjing to San Francisco

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

Find hourly flight availability from Nanjing to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Nanjing to San Francisco at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 27% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Nanjing to San Francisco, such as Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and China Southern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
492 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BKK - ICN

We wished that Asiana Airlines website should perform better by itself. Thanks to "Genfly" by Kayak that helped us get the tickets for us. Genfly also follow up with update flights schedule all the way. We gave Asiana Airlines "GOOD", and "Genfly" by Kayak "EXCELLENT" **** BTW...we will do it again nest time. Real passengers.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
492 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
492 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BKK - ICN

We wished that Asiana Airlines website should perform better by itself. Thanks to "Genfly" by Kayak that helped us get the tickets for us. Genfly also follow up with update flights schedule all the way. We gave Asiana Airlines "GOOD", and "Genfly" by Kayak "EXCELLENT" **** BTW...we will do it again nest time. Real passengers.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,095 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
492 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BKK - ICN

We wished that Asiana Airlines website should perform better by itself. Thanks to "Genfly" by Kayak that helped us get the tickets for us. Genfly also follow up with update flights schedule all the way. We gave Asiana Airlines "GOOD", and "Genfly" by Kayak "EXCELLENT" **** BTW...we will do it again nest time. Real passengers.
China Southern
7.5
Good
122 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
492 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BKK - ICN

We wished that Asiana Airlines website should perform better by itself. Thanks to "Genfly" by Kayak that helped us get the tickets for us. Genfly also follow up with update flights schedule all the way. We gave Asiana Airlines "GOOD", and "Genfly" by Kayak "EXCELLENT" **** BTW...we will do it again nest time. Real passengers.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Nanjing to San Francisco?

    For as low as $712, Asiana Airlines can have you in San Francisco from Nanjing in 15h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6226 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Flying on China Southern is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $607. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Asiana Airlines and Cathay Pacific, with the lowest prices starting at $703 and $713, respectively. You may be able to fly from Nanjing to San Francisco for 38% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Nanjing to San Francisco are Cathay Pacific ($426), Asiana Airlines ($426), and Air China ($431).

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nanjing to San Francisco 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 3 airlines flying from Nanjing to San Francisco

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Nanjing to San Francisco. 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$607Average$1,145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$703Average$861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Cathay PacificCheapest$713Average$777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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