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$409+ 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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NKG — SFO
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Fri 2/27
Fri 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Nanjing to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nanjing to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 28, 2026.

This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/92:50 pm
NKG
-
SFO
1 stop15h 10m
Asiana Airlines
Mon 3/1611:50 pm
SFO
-
NKG
1 stop23h 00m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 1/27$716
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Fri 4/242:50 pm
NKG
-
SFO
1 stop15h 10m
Asiana Airlines
Tue 4/2811:30 pm
SFO
-
NKG
1 stop23h 10m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 1/25$748
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/138:20 am
NKG
-
SFO
1 stop28h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 3/2012:25 pm
SFO
-
NKG
1 stop33h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/26$766
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/97:25 am
NKG
-
SFO
2 stops41h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/161:00 pm
SFO
-
NKG
1 stop18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$832
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/282:15 pm
NKG
-
SFO
1 stop35h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 1/3011:25 am
SFO
-
NKG
1 stop33h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/26$876
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/248:00 am
NKG
-
SFO
1 stop17h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 4/281:00 pm
SFO
-
NKG
1 stop33h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/27$883
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/911:20 am
NKG
-
SFO
2 stops27h 55m
Air China
Mon 3/166:08 pm
SFO
-
NKG
2 stops25h 02m
Air China
Deal found 1/27$927
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/131:55 pm
NKG
-
SFO
2 stops31h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/1912:40 am
SFO
-
NKG
2 stops24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$977
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/282:15 pm
NKG
-
SFO
1 stop23h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 7/292:00 pm
SFO
-
NKG
1 stop32h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/26$981
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/288:20 am
NKG
-
SFO
2 stops26h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/281:00 am
SFO
-
NKG
2 stops47h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$990
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/282:15 pm
NKG
-
SFO
2 stops20h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 1/3011:30 pm
SFO
-
NKG
2 stops24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,017

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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 January 28, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$716
(Asiana Airlines)

One-way from

$409
(FlightHub)

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April

Average price

$798
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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 January 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Nanjing to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Nanjing

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San Francisco

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Depart

Return

Price

NanjingSan Francisco

NKG - SFO

NKGSFO

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 3/9

2:50 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop15h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 3/16

11:50 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop23h 00m

$716

NanjingSan Francisco

NKG - SFO

NKGSFO

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 4/24

2:50 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop15h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 4/28

11:30 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop23h 10m

$748

NanjingSan Francisco

NKG - SFO

NKGSFO

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 3/13

8:20 am-10:15 pm

1 stop28h 55m

San Francisco

Fri 3/20

12:25 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop33h 35m

$766

NanjingSan Francisco

NKG - SFO

NKGSFO

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 3/9

7:25 am-9:33 am

2 stops41h 08m

San Francisco

Mon 3/16

1:00 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$832

NanjingSan Francisco

NKG - SFO

NKGSFO

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 4/24

8:00 am-10:55 am

1 stop17h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 4/28

1:00 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$883

NanjingSan Francisco

NKG - SFO

NKGSFO

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 3/9

11:20 am-12:15 am

2 stops27h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 3/16

6:08 pm-10:10 am

2 stops25h 02m

$927

NanjingSan Francisco

NKG - SFO

NKGSFO

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 3/13

1:55 pm-6:40 am

2 stops31h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 3/19

12:40 am-3:55 pm

2 stops24h 15m

$977

NanjingSan Francisco

NKG - SFO

NKGSFO

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 2/28

2:15 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop23h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 7/29

2:00 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$981

NanjingSan Francisco

NKG - SFO

NKGSFO

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 2/16

7:25 am-9:00 am

1 stop17h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

12:00 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$1,139

NanjingSan Francisco

NKG - SFO

NKGSFO

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 4/24

10:00 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop37h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 4/27

12:35 am-11:30 am

2 stops43h 55m

$1,180

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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 January 28, 2026.
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
8.1
Very good
501 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.5

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Derek,Dec 2025

NRT - ICN

This was a terrible flight. Uncomfortable, incredibly hot in the plane. Will never fly with this airline again.
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
501 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
501 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.5

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Derek,Dec 2025

NRT - ICN

This was a terrible flight. Uncomfortable, incredibly hot in the plane. Will never fly with this airline again.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,145 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
501 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.5

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Derek,Dec 2025

NRT - ICN

This was a terrible flight. Uncomfortable, incredibly hot in the plane. Will never fly with this airline again.
China Southern
7.3
Good
136 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
501 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.5

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Derek,Dec 2025

NRT - ICN

This was a terrible flight. Uncomfortable, incredibly hot in the plane. Will never fly with this airline again.

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 $716, 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 36% 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 China Eastern ($415), Cathay Pacific ($426), and Asiana Airlines ($426).

  • 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 January 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$607Average$1,072FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$703Average$798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Cathay PacificCheapest$713Average$777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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