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Cheap flights from Nanjing to Melbourne Airport from $274

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 14/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NKG — MEL
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Nanjing to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Nanjing (NKG) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$665

One-way from

$274

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$557

Good round-trip deal

$673 or less

Good one-way deal

$579 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 28/6-19/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 30m total
  • Nanjing to Melbourne
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 14/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 10m total
  • Nanjing to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($152 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($85 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Nanjing Lukou Intl to Melbourne.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Nanjing Lukou Intl to Melbourne.
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Cheapest flights from Nanjing to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nanjing to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Sat 28/622:00NKG - MEL
1 stop19h 20mChina Southern
Sat 19/710:20MEL - NKG
1 stop26h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 24/3$665
Thu 8/519:45NKG - MEL
1 stop16h 35mSichuan Airlines
Thu 15/520:20MEL - NKG
1 stop18h 25mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 24/3$724
Thu 8/507:30NKG - MEL
1 stop23h 30mChina Eastern
Thu 15/512:00MEL - NKG
Nonstop11h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 24/3$744
Thu 8/517:05NKG - MEL
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/514:25MEL - NKG
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$826

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from Nanjing to Melbourne 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 25 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Nanjing to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Nanjing

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NanjingMelbourne

NKG - MEL

NKGMEL

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 28/6

22:00-19:20

1 stop19h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 19/7

10:20-10:30

1 stop26h 10m

$665

NanjingMelbourne

NKG - MEL

NKGMEL

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 8/5

19:45-14:20

1 stop16h 35m

Melbourne

Thu 15/5

20:20-12:45

1 stop18h 25m

$724

NanjingMelbourne

NKG - MEL

NKGMEL

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 8/5

07:30-09:00

1 stop23h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 15/5

12:00-21:10

Nonstop11h 10m

$744

NanjingMelbourne

NKG - MEL

NKGMEL

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 8/5

17:05-11:45

1 stop16h 40m

Melbourne

Thu 15/5

14:25-11:35

2 stops23h 10m

$826

NanjingMelbourne

NKG - MEL

NKGMEL

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 14/6

17:05-20:15

1 stop25h 10m

$274

NanjingMelbourne

NKG - MEL

NKGMEL

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 14/6

09:30-22:35

2 stops35h 05m

$414

NanjingMelbourne

NKG - MEL

NKGMEL

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 25/4

21:25-10:00

Nonstop10h 35m

$1,055

NanjingMelbourne

NKG - MEL

NKGMEL

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 23/4

21:25-10:00

Nonstop10h 35m

$1,191

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 23/3

Best time to book a flight from Nanjing to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Nanjing to Melbourne Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nanjing to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nanjing to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Nanjing to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 NKG to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Nanjing to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Nanjing to Melbourne Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 24% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 25 March 2025.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
China Southern
7.4
Good
91 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
China Eastern
7.1
Good
135 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Scoot
6.7
Okay
302 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Nanjing to Melbourne. 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 from for flights from Nanjing to Melbourne?

    For a flight from Nanjing to Melbourne, you will be flying from Lukou Intl. Nanjing Lukou Intl (NKG) is just 36.4 km from the centre of the city. Lukou Intl is the only Nanjing airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. 3 airlines have flights to Melbourne from Nanjing Lukou Intl on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Nanjing to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, China Southern ($665), Sichuan Airlines ($724), and China Eastern ($744) offers the cheapest pricing from Nanjing to Melbourne Airport. You may be able to fly from Nanjing to Melbourne Airport for 23% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Nanjing to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Scoot. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $274. Users have also found prices from $1,055 and $1,191 on China Eastern and Qantas Airways, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Nanjing to Melbourne Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Nanjing to Melbourne Airport? While on average our users pay $633, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $576. The most popular route (Nanjing Lukou Intl - Melbourne), is priced around $620.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Nanjing to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Nanjing to Melbourne?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nanjing to Melbourne 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 Nanjing to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nanjing to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Nanjing to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Nanjing to Melbourne

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Nanjing to Melbourne. 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 25 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$554Average$554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China EasternCheapest$557Average$777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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XiamenAirCheapest$732Average$886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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