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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Nanjing from $644

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — NKG
30 Apr — 7 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Nanjing Lukou Intl are usually found in May or October, booked 36 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Nanjing

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) 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 25 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$659

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,034
XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 3/6-14/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 66h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Nanjing
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($215 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($84 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Nanjing
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Nanjing. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 April 2025.

Thu 1/520:50MEL - NKG
2 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/517:05NKG - MEL
1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$644
Tue 3/611:35MEL - NKG
1 stop33h 50mXiamenAir
Sat 14/622:40NKG - MEL
2 stops32h 55mXiamenAir
Deal found 24/4$659
Sat 26/420:20MEL - NKG
1 stop24h 10mSichuan Airlines
Fri 16/519:45NKG - MEL
1 stop16h 35mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 24/4$683
Sat 26/412:00MEL - NKG
Nonstop11h 10mChina Eastern
Fri 16/521:25NKG - MEL
Nonstop10h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 24/4$1,005
Sat 26/407:25MEL - NKG
1 stop16h 40mCathay Pacific
Fri 16/508:00NKG - MEL
2 stops32h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 24/4$1,021
Tue 1/721:30MEL - NKG
1 stop20h 20mScoot
Mon 14/700:50NKG - MEL
1 stop17h 25mScoot
Deal found 24/4$1,355

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 25 April 2025.
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Melbourne

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Nanjing

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Tue 3/6

11:35-19:25

1 stop33h 50m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 14/6

22:40-09:35

2 stops32h 55m

$659

MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Tue 3/6

21:30-21:00

3 stops25h 30m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 14/6

17:05-20:15

1 stop25h 10m

$767

MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Tue 1/7

07:25-22:05

1 stop16h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 15/7

08:00-11:15

1 stop25h 15m

$1,281

MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Tue 1/7

21:30-15:50

1 stop20h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 14/7

00:50-20:15

1 stop17h 25m

$1,355

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Deals found on 24/4

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Nanjing?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Nanjing. Price data was last updated on 18 April 2025.

Booking 36 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Nanjing. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Nanjing (average of $371). Flying from Melbourne to Nanjing in December is currently the most expensive (average of $800). 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 MEL to NKG?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne 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 25 April 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne to Nanjing in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 25% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Nanjing?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Nanjing. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Nanjing flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Nanjing by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nanjing ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Nanjing when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Nanjing by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nanjing, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

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 25 April 2025.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
850 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

BOS - HKG

It would have been nice to understand the dates of takeoff! We missed our flight and now have to pay an extra $454.00 Very stressful and not easy to check in or get information
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
850 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
850 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

BOS - HKG

It would have been nice to understand the dates of takeoff! We missed our flight and now have to pay an extra $454.00 Very stressful and not easy to check in or get information
Scoot
6.7
Okay
303 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
850 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

BOS - HKG

It would have been nice to understand the dates of takeoff! We missed our flight and now have to pay an extra $454.00 Very stressful and not easy to check in or get information

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Nanjing from Melbourne?

    Located just 36.4 km from the city centre, Nanjing Lukou Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Nanjing from Melbourne. Booking flights from Melbourne to Lukou Intl (NKG) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 7 different airlines.

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

    According to our current data, XiamenAir ($659), Cathay Pacific ($1,281), and Scoot ($1,355) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to Nanjing. These flights start at 22% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Nanjing?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Nanjing? While on average our users pay $791, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $482. The most popular route (Melbourne - Nanjing Lukou Intl), is priced around $644.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Nanjing (average of $371). Flying from Melbourne to Nanjing in December is currently the most expensive (average of $800). 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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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$451Average$629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$462Average$752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air ChinaCheapest$574Average$822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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XiamenAirCheapest$619Average$956FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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China EasternCheapest$699Average$1,029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$902Average$1,114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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