NKG - MEL

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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
$738
Typical prices: $671-$687
China Southern
Sun 22/11Wed 2/12
NKG - MEL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$456
Typical prices: $342-$1,150
Air China
Tue 13/10
NKG - MEL • 1 stop
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3 days a week
Wed, Fri, Sun
You can fly direct with China Eastern. Average duration is 10h 25m
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Cheap Flights from Nanjing to Melbourne (NKG-MEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Nanjing to Melbourne 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Nanjing to Melbourne

Sun, 22 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
China Southern Logo
19:05 - 21:30
NKG
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MEL
23h 25m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
23:30 - 10:30
MEL
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NKG
14h 00m
1 stop
$738China Southern
Mon, 24 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug
China Eastern Logo
07:25 - 09:00
NKG
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MEL
23h 35m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
11:00 - 23:10
MEL
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NKG
14h 10m
1 stop
$852China Eastern
Sun, 30 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep
Cathay Pacific Logo
08:00 - 05:55
NKG
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MEL
19h 55m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
07:25 - 13:00
MEL
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NKG
31h 35m
1 stop
$907Cathay Pacific
Sat, 12 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep
China Southern Logo
22:00 - 08:40
NKG
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MEL
32h 40m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
10:20 - 12:30
MEL
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NKG
28h 10m
1 stop
$963China Southern
Sun, 22 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:00 - 21:20
NKG
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MEL
25h 20m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:20 - 15:45
MEL
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NKG
33h 25m
2 stops
$1,045Multiple Airlines
Sun, 30 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep
Cathay Pacific Logo
08:00 - 21:40
NKG
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MEL
35h 40m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
07:25 - 22:05
MEL
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NKG
16h 40m
1 stop
$1,117Cathay Pacific
Mon, 24 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug
Cathay Pacific Logo
08:00 - 05:55
NKG
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MEL
19h 55m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
06:15 - 22:05
MEL
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NKG
41h 50m
2 stops
$1,120Cathay Pacific
Mon, 24 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug
China Eastern Logo
07:25 - 09:00
NKG
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MEL
23h 35m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
11:00 - 23:10
MEL
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NKG
14h 10m
1 stop
$1,127China Eastern
Sat, 12 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:25 - 20:20
NKG
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MEL
34h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:20 - 12:30
MEL
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NKG
28h 10m
1 stop
$1,155Multiple Airlines
Sat, 12 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:05 - 20:20
NKG
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MEL
25h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:00 - 15:50
MEL
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NKG
44h 50m
3 stops
$1,186Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Nanjing to Melbourne flights

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Nanjing to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Nanjing to Melbourne Airport, 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 Nanjing to Melbourne Airport is April, where tickets cost $0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,954 and $1,489 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Nanjing to Melbourne Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at $1,350 on average.

Good to know

Low season

November

Cheapest flight

$456
Best time to beat the crowds (42% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (35% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Nanjing to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Nanjing to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
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FAQs for booking Nanjing to Melbourne flights

  • How many flights are there between Nanjing and Melbourne Airport per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Nanjing and lands in Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 10h 25m. The most common departure time is 21:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 1 flights.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Nanjing to Melbourne Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nanjing to Melbourne Airport was $456 for a one-way ticket and $738 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Nanjing to Melbourne?

    On your way to Melbourne, you’ll fly out from Nanjing Lukou Intl. You’ll be landing at Melbourne.

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

    The Airbus A330-200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Nanjing to Melbourne flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Nanjing to Melbourne?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Nanjing and Melbourne.

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

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

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

    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 Nanjing to Melbourne.

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

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

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

    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 Melbourne with an airline and back to Nanjing with another airline.

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

    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 Melbourne from Nanjing up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Nanjing Lukou Intl to Melbourne?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Nanjing Lukou Intl to Melbourne.
Find which airlines fly direct from Nanjing Lukou Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Nanjing Lukou Intl to Melbourne

Wednesday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Friday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Sunday

China Eastern

China Eastern

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Direct returns

Melbourne to Nanjing Lukou Intl

Monday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Thursday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Saturday

China Eastern

China Eastern

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Nanjing to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Nanjing to Melbourne. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Nanjing to Melbourne? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
China EasternOverall score based on 229 reviews
6.9Food
7.8Crew
7.2Comfort
7.6Boarding
6.3Entertainment
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Suck! Sat in plane on the tarmac (hot) over 2 hours

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, July 2026
PVG - LAX
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Suck! Sat in plane on the tarmac (hot) over 2 hours

This was my first time ever flying China Eatern and it will not be my last. I was very satisfied with my whole experience and trip. Thank you very much and until soon.

The flight was delayed. The staff made us wait in the room that is too small and it was crowded and with no seats available for waiting. They did not tell us why the delay occurred.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking at the gate, then there was another ticket checking at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Not sure which idiot made this absolutely unnecessary arrangement.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking by the gate, then there was another ticket checking right at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Don't understand why the duplication?

I was traveling alone with an infant, so the crew was incredibly helpful. Both the international and subsequent domestic flights were impeccable.

Plane was good. But food was bad and air host was so rude. I will never fly with China Eastern again

The ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers. A BIG ISSUE FOR NON-CHINESE PASSENGERS IS THE ABILITY TO CHECK IN ONLINE, by making so difficult or almost impossible there is no chance to get a seat assignment ahead of time then go to the airport and get what is left. THIS IS NOT a SKY TEAM modality.

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