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$552 Find cheap flights from Sydney to Nanjing

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Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Nanjing (SYD-NKG)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sydney to Nanjing that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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21:45 - 17:30SYD-NKG
21h 45m1 stop
20:05 - 19:40NKG-SYD
21h 35m1 stop
$552China Southern
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Tue, 28 May - Sat, 15 Jun
20:20 - 18:30SYD-NKG
24h 10m1 stop
19:45 - 14:15NKG-SYD
16h 30m1 stop
$604Sichuan Airlines
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Tue, 4 Jun - Thu, 6 Jun
11:25 - 09:15SYD-NKG
23h 50m1 stop
14:30 - 09:20NKG-SYD
16h 50m1 stop
$622XiamenAir
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Sun, 26 May - Thu, 6 Jun
08:45 - 20:55SYD-NKG
14h 10m1 stop
07:40 - 08:25NKG-SYD
22h 45m2 stops
$667China Southern
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Mon, 27 May - Thu, 13 Jun
20:30 - 23:05SYD-NKG
28h 35m1 stop
18:55 - 08:00NKG-SYD
11h 05mdirect
$840China Eastern
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Mon, 27 May - Thu, 13 Jun
12:00 - 21:30SYD-NKG
11h 30mdirect
18:55 - 08:00NKG-SYD
11h 05mdirect
$843China Eastern
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Sun, 26 May - Thu, 6 Jun
20:00 - 14:30SYD-NKG
20h 30m1 stop
20:15 - 14:10NKG-SYD
39h 55m2 stops
$844Hainan Airlines
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Tue, 4 Jun - Thu, 6 Jun
19:40 - 12:45SYD-NKG
19h 05m1 stop
21:55 - 14:50NKG-SYD
38h 55m2 stops
$876Air China
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Sun, 26 May - Thu, 6 Jun
19:40 - 15:25SYD-NKG
21h 45m2 stops
21:55 - 14:50NKG-SYD
38h 55m2 stops
$902Air China
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Sun, 26 May - Thu, 6 Jun
20:00 - 10:00SYD-NKG
40h 00m2 stops
20:00 - 14:10NKG-SYD
64h 10m3 stops
$5,610Hainan Airlines
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Tue, 28 May - Sat, 15 Jun

Flights from Sydney to Nanjing - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sydney to Nanjing to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Nanjing?

The average price of all flights from Sydney to Nanjing clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Sydney to Nanjing, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Sydney, you’ll find the best rates on Sundays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Nanjing?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Sydney to Nanjing, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Nanjing is March, where tickets cost $632 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is $1,458 and $1,268 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Nanjing?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Sydney to Nanjing, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to Nanjing, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 27 days before departure.

Which airlines fly direct between Sydney and Nanjing?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Sydney to Nanjing.
There is just one airline that flies from Sydney to Nanjing direct and that is China Eastern. The best one-way deal found from China Eastern for the route is $615.

How many flights are there between Sydney and Nanjing per day?

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Sydney and lands in Nanjing, with an average flight time of 11h 30m. The most common departure time is 12:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 3 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Sydney and Nanjing?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Sydney to Nanjing take?

Direct flights take on average 11h 30m to travel the 12,945 km between Sydney and Nanjing.

What’s the earliest departure time from Sydney to Nanjing?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Sydney at 12:00 and will be landing in Nanjing at 21:30.

What’s the latest departure time from Sydney to Nanjing?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Sydney to Nanjing jets off at 12:00 and lands at 21:30.

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August

High season

September

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$552
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Sydney to Nanjing

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FAQs for booking flights from Sydney to Nanjing

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Nanjing?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Nanjing was $365 for a return ticket.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Sydney to Nanjing?

    Only Asiana Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Sydney to Nanjing flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Nanjing?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sydney to Nanjing flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Nanjing?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Sydney and Nanjing, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sydney to Nanjing?

    You can catch a direct flight from Sydney to Nanjing on on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sydney to Nanjing, Hainan Airlines or China Southern?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Nanjing are Hainan Airlines and China Southern. With an average price for the route of $737 and an overall rating of 7.9, Hainan Airlines is the most popular choice. China Southern is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $810 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to Nanjing?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sydney to Nanjing.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney to Nanjing?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nanjing from Sydney is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney to Nanjing?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Nanjing with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney to Nanjing?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Nanjing from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sydney to Nanjing

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $332 or less one-way and $652 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Nanjing Lukou Intl?

Find which airlines fly direct from Kingsford Smith to Lukou Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wednesday

China Eastern, Qantas Airways

China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Friday

China Eastern, Qantas Airways

China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Sunday

China Eastern, Qantas Airways

China Eastern, Qantas Airways

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Direct returns

Nanjing Lukou Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tuesday

China Eastern, Qantas Airways

China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Thursday

China Eastern, Qantas Airways

China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Saturday

China Eastern, Qantas Airways

China Eastern, Qantas Airways

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Top 5 airlines serving from Sydney to Nanjing

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney to Nanjing. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.9
Hainan AirlinesOverall score based on 103 reviews
7.7Food
7.9Boarding
8.4Crew
8.1Comfort
7.9Entertainment
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They asked how much cash i have . I said no cash they said bring cash from atm . Why they even care about my cash.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Dec 2023PEK - HKT
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They asked how much cash i have . I said no cash they said bring cash from atm . Why they even care about my cash.

Flight was scheduled to depart at 1210 hrs. It was delayed 1 hour 20 minutes (maybe for air traffic control reasons). The seats were worn out and very uncomfortable. Lunch was typical for airline. Flight free were friendly.

Pros: "Na"
Cons: "Over one and an half hours delay - sitting on the airplane"
Pros: "Lots of movie options, the food was good (had multiple food dish options for each meal)"
Pros: "Good and pleasant service, new plane very clean including regular WC cleanups"
Cons: "Boarding could have been done in groups"
Pros: "I would like to never fly through China again"
Cons: "I had a 9 hour layover in Beijing and they still couldn’t get my bag on the plane to Seattle"
Pros: "Everything was great, service on flight was really nice."
Cons: "Transferring suitcases between 3 flights was not great, with security check etc. Would fly with them again. Anytime, no hesitation."
Pros: "I had a very bad experience on checking in. I went to check in at Beijing Capital airport over 1 hour (about at least 65-70 minutes) earlier than the time of taking off on Nov. 2, However, I wasn’t allowed to check in. The staff said I was late and asked me to spend extra $200 to reschedule my flight. Therefore I had to spend $200 on changing my flight to next day on November 3, which was one day late back to Boston than I expected. That’s too bad and incredible!"
Cons: "There are a couple of things need to be improved. First of all, the food were not fresh, especially the salad dish. In mean dish, the beef cooked with too much dark source and tasted salty. Hope you could improve the food quality near future! Secondly, the luggages came out too late. All passengers had waited for their luggages for more than 1hour, which was really too long. Please consider about the concerns! Thanks!"
Pros: "New aircraft used like their 787-800s"
Cons: "Since Hainan is a Chinese airline, a lot Ig Ygritte move and music choices are Chinese, but I wish they had more non-Chinese content and choices"
Pros: "For the price, Hainan is a good value."
Cons: "I find that hainan just isn’t as “polished” as perhaps other air carriers in Asia are such as Cathay, Thai or Singapore"

We bought the business class tickets. The check-in staff and onboard crew were excellent, providing commendable service throughout. However, it was disappointing to find that China Southern Airlines does not have a lounge at SFO. Instead, passengers were provided with a $35 per person food voucher, which fell short of expectations. Furthermore, the quality of the onboard food left much to be desired, marking a significant decline compared to our previous flight experience in 2019, prior to the pandemic.

Wuhan - Dubai. Old plane: 1. Only USB charger. No power outlet to plug in.. 2. Super narrow seat layout 3. Toilet cover consistently fell down and hit my back when sitting on it.. :( 4. Entertainment system touch screen not sensitive, and need to press hard or use finger tips to hit. Crew were very nice and accommodating though.

1. I got very poor check in experience with the counter lady . This is the first airline I ever experienced that no combine check in weight allow . Even we have 4 of us but weight counter by piece . So we wasted lot of time argue and repack . This is super crazy 2. Next I left my Samsung tablet on the plane . And I started to escalate and finally spoke to southern airline lost and found in Malaysia and the amazing answer she give is : system nothing found and please try to call southern airline in china 🧐 . I have been flying many other airlines but this is my first encounterment with such irresponsible airline response and no empathy given to customer . My feeling is nobody bother whether how customer like me feel and I’m just too small for the management to take note .

No red vine, no whiskey, no vodka. No that I wanted all of them at once but still...

During flight, some passengers perform stomping leg exercises which disturb the comfort (I.e. sleep) of other passengers.

No good but was short flight. Both of our China Southern flights were on time. No surprises.

The flight was okay it was the kayak customer service that was poor, I have been trying to change my name on my flight ticket 3 days before my flight and nothing got done about it even tho I messaged so many times and phoned, all I got in return was that is was being processed and still to this day nothing has been done about it, I think it’s disgusting and un needed stress to the trip.

The food was perfect. The boarding process is a bit long. Given the late boarding time, I felt very tired by the time I was seated.

Quality flight from start to finish. Customer service is evidently very important to this company. The staff really exceeded expectations.

Traveling with the Chinese airlines , their service superior to the US Airlines , they are much more friendly and the seats are comfortable , In the past I flew with United , now ,United Airline will become history for me .

The plane was small and a little stuffy inside the plane.

Going to Xiamen they did not offer any wine and basically offered two food choices in tin trays. Something you would expect on a domestic flight in China not a $10k business class flight. The flight attendant admitted they also stopped paying for satellite Wi-Fi; which they used to offer and now don't - without apology. Normally I am a huge fan of a non-stop but the difference between Japanese or US carriers is a large one and well worth a stop in Korea or Japan rather than pay double for no amenities at all. The plane is nice, but the experience was below par.

Once on board, everything is perfect. The young and pretty flight attendants warmly welcome each passenger and demonstrate excellent service attitudes. As passengers board one after another, the flight attendants begin to inquire about our meal preferences. I requested to see a wine list and choose a suitable red wine. She replied that there were no menus or wine lists, but she would take a photo of the red wine options on her phone and show me later. After lunch, the flight attendants began to ask about dinner arrangements. It turns out that there were only three options for dinner: seafood, chicken, and beef, exactly the same as lunch.

Cons: "Shouldn’t have babies or small kids in the business class"
Pros: "There was a good amount of leg room for an economy seat"
Cons: "I wish there was a bigger movie selection"
Pros: "There was a good amount of leg room for an economy seat"
Cons: "I wish it had more movie options"
Pros: "Crew was very good and professional, yes the seats were comfortable"
Cons: "I think the Xiamen knows how to run an airline."
Cons: "They wouldn’t let us in the plane due to passport expiring within 6 months of travel. That should have been something you should have put out there during the booking process. We’re now not going on vacation and are having a hard time getting anything back from a trip we couldn’t take"
Pros: "Crew was nice"
Cons: "It was extremely loud the entire trip and after traveling for more than 24 hours beforehand, it was an extremely uncomfortable trip."
Pros: "The crew was nice"
Cons: "My tv monitor didn’t work and my wife’s chair wouldn’t stay reclined"

For the price we paid, we had a really good flight. The seats and bed (business class) was extremely comfortable. I have no complaints. The crew were very attentive and helpful. They spoke English and there were no misunderstanding although their English wasn’t perfect or fluent. You will never go hungry as there was ample food and drinks but their food for mediocre. The entertainment was limited to older movies and the wifi didn’t allow you to access some Social media. Apart from the above, it was a very pleasant flight. Would highly recommend them.

Cheapest option from Gatwick £400 cheaper than Emirates and Qatar. Entertainment no where near as good as Emirates and Qatar, but saved £400 so all good.

Great staff and food. Seats pretty uncomfortable but plenty of legroom. Entertainment system outdated.

The flight was cancelled without any reason. But the next flight to Shanghai has to be cancelled to pay penalty.

Gatwick London-Shanghai -Bangkok.. Would have liked entertainment screens, but I know these planes are not that new. Cheap flights at the time of booking, Emirates wanted double so you get what you paid for. I would fly again with them, but if Emirates was the same price I would go with them.

We were cutting it close on our connecting flight and notified all staff at departing gate and flight attendants. From the start, we were told to check in with the international transfer desk by everyone, except for one lady who wanted to argue the time difference that was already taken into account. We also asked if we could try to exit the plane first (our family of 4 and 8 others on the same connecting flight). They just told us to check in with international transfers. We landed and had very little time to make our next flight. We were not offered any assistance or communication to the receiving gate. We ran all the way to the international transfers gate only to be turned away. I think we could have made it if we were allowed to exit and a call was made to other check in counter. After that we spent 6 grueling hours with our kids trying to rebook a flight. No food of any type of compensation was offered besides a dirty hotel room. The ladies with China Eastern at the Shanghai International counter were rude an unhelpful. We were directed to 3 different counters and waited before they said they forgot about a hotel. It was a long, miserable day. I believe this could have all been avoided.

The landings were smooth . Being unable to check-in online was terribly stressful and the queue at Haneda exemely long. We paid extra for window seats and did not get them.

Flight was fine, however we were not able to check in online, this adds to travel stress. Luckily check-in at Heathrow was quick, but we did not get the seats we paid extra for. We paid for a window and 2 aisle seats from Shanghai to Tokyo leg, but they changed us to middle seats. Not good :(

You’re in the three parts of my life, the China Eastern air crew remembered and wish me happy birthday. I was given pastries on two different occasions and a complementary drink. The stew is wish me happy birthday and gave me a birthday card. Everything was first class. Thank you.

Again, I was presented with birthday pastries two times as a celebrated my birthday on both legs of my trip. I will keep flying to China using China Eastern airlines. As they made this trip a special one thank you.

The flight was delayed for almost 5 hours, but I understand that it was not up to the company, however how they could handle the situation better, they never apologized for that delay, moreover despite passengers being there for 7 hours only thing they did was to give a bowl of instant noodles, afterwards on the plane tiny snacks, people were there starting from lunch time and we’ve arrived to destination at almost midnight

Flight was delayed for 2 hours for no reason, then we spent almost an hour after boarding because of the weather conditions. If we left on time we could avoid that 😾

Pros: "Friendly crew and helpful staff"
Cons: "Missed connection from PEK to XIY due to delayed arrival and early departure. From XIY to PEK, booked and confirmed 11 departure, changed to 12:30 without notification or explaination. Rushed connections at PEK, pretty much ran from the minute left plan to another terminal, through custom, through all the health check points, security check. Just keep the fights on time and keep the original schedules, not arbitrarily change them."
Pros: "The crew was accommodating during the flight but spoke very little English and could not help with information on connecting flight."
Cons: "We missed our connecting flight due to a delay and the airline would not let us through because we could have made our second flight...."
Cons: "Connecting though Beijing from Taipei to LAX is not recommended if you can avoid it!"
Cons: "Seats are narrow, leg room poor, and food service is minimal."
Pros: "The seats on business were comfy, the service excellent, the movie selection was fair to poor, the food was also fair to good largely because they served a heavy lunch rather than a light breakfast."
Cons: "The food and movie selection."
Pros: "The crew was okay. The seating was great on all except for one leg."
Cons: "On one leg, it must have been an older plane, because the business class seats barely reclined."
Cons: "More TV show choices and more Hollywood movies although I understand it's a Chinese airline not American."
Pros: "Crew was great and was happy to get gluten free food i could eat"
Cons: "Not lose my bags :("

Sydney - Nanjing Flights

Departure:

Sydney (SYD)Australia

Destination:

Nanjing (NKG)China

Return flight deals:

Nanjing - Sydney

Cabin classes:

$2,230
$4,080
$484

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