Cheap Flights from San Francisco International to Nanking / Nanjing

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Nanking / Nanjing flights are currently cheapest in September.

San Francisco International to Nanking / Nanjing: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Francisco International to Nanjing below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Nanking / Nanjing.

San Francisco to Nanjing: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundAED 3,813
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Nanking / Nanjing: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from San Francisco International to Nanking / Nanjing is AED 3,813. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Francisco International to Nanking / Nanjing. But we found flights with one or more stops from AED 3,821.
There are no flights flying from San Francisco International to Nanking / Nanjing, as of March 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Nanking / Nanjing is usually March 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Nanking / Nanjing Airport on Friday, September 12, 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Francisco International Airport and Nanking / Nanjing Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Nanking / Nanjing but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Nanjing is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Korean Air offers the cheapest flight tickets to Nanking / Nanjing.

Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG): what you need to know

  • You can expect longer queues during popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

  • To break up your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to find a city that catches your eye. The most popular stopovers on the SFO - NKG route include:

    • Beijing Capital International Airport

    • Hong Kong International Airport

    • Kansai International Airport

  • Before booking your cheap ticket from SFO to NKG, check whether you need a visa to enter China. Travel document and visa requirements may vary and are updated often. For the latest information, contact the nearest consulate or embassy of the country you're going to.

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport is AED 1,553. For a return flight on this route, the best price is AED 3,813. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap flight tickets from SFO to NKG if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.

  • If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for a ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.

  • Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll get notified straight away if there's a better deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you time searching for cheap flight tickets from SFO to NKG every day.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.

Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Arriving at Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)

Getting from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to central Nanjing

  • Nanjing Lukou International Airport to central Nanjing is around 39 minutes by car. It's approximately 40 kilometers away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.

When to fly to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)

  • June is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Nanjing in April.

  • The warmest month in Nanjing is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 34ºC. Book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • Look for cheap flight tickets from SFO to NKG in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC and 11ºC on average.

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Complete your Nanjing trip with hotels and a car rental

  • You've booked your cheap ticket to Nanjing Lukou International Airport — now it's time to find somewhere to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Nanjing.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.