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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Nanjing from $343

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China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 11:20 pmSFO-NKG
20h 20m1 stop
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9:30 am - 9:05 amNKG-SFO
14h 35m1 stop
$684China Eastern
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jue., ago. 14 - jue., ago. 28
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:05 am - 1:00 pmSFO-NKG
20h 55m1 stop
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8:00 am - 11:30 amNKG-SFO
18h 30m1 stop
$694Cathay Pacific
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mié., ago. 13 - jue., ago. 28
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:35 pm - 9:50 pmSFO-NKG
30h 15m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:15 pm - 10:40 pmNKG-SFO
23h 25m1 stop
$707Cathay Pacific
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lun., ene. 12 - mar., mar. 31
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:05 am - 10:05 pmSFO-NKG
30h 00m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:15 pm - 5:30 pmNKG-SFO
18h 15m1 stop
$710Cathay Pacific
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mié., sep. 10 - jue., sep. 18
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:55 pm - 1:00 pmSFO-NKG
33h 05m1 stop
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8:20 am - 5:20 pmNKG-SFO
24h 00m1 stop
$722Cathay Pacific
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lun., oct. 13 - jue., oct. 30
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:40 pm - 1:00 pmSFO-NKG
32h 20m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:15 pm - 5:30 pmNKG-SFO
18h 15m1 stop
$725Cathay Pacific
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jue., sep. 11 - jue., sep. 18
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:55 pm - 1:00 pmSFO-NKG
33h 05m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:15 pm - 9:45 amNKG-SFO
35h 30m1 stop
$745Cathay Pacific
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mar., oct. 14 - mar., nov. 4
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 10:30 amSFO-NKG
18h 55m1 stop
China Southern Logo
6:55 pm - 8:30 pmNKG-SFO
40h 35m2 stops
$769China Southern
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sáb., ago. 16 - dom., ago. 24
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 2:00 pmSFO-NKG
35h 00m2 stops
China Eastern Logo
9:30 am - 9:05 amNKG-SFO
14h 35m1 stop
$805China Eastern
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jue., ago. 14 - jue., ago. 28
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 5:15 pmSFO-NKG
25h 40m2 stops
China Southern Logo
9:35 pm - 7:40 pmNKG-SFO
38h 05m2 stops
$870China Southern
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lun., oct. 13 - dom., nov. 2

China Southern flights from San Francisco to Nanjing

Our best China Southern deals on San Francisco to Nanjing flight tickets
China Southern
Aug 16
SFO12:35 amSan Francisco
18h 55m
1 stop
NKG10:30 amNanjing Lukou Intl
Aug 24
NKG6:55 pmNanjing Lukou Intl
40h 35m
2 stops
SFO8:30 pmSan Francisco
$769
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China Southern
Oct 13
SFO12:35 amSan Francisco
25h 40m
2 stops
NKG5:15 pmNanjing Lukou Intl
Nov 2
NKG9:35 pmNanjing Lukou Intl
38h 05m
2 stops
SFO7:40 pmSan Francisco
$870
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China Southern
Sep 6
SFO12:35 amSan Francisco
41h 35m
2 stops
NKG9:10 amNanjing Lukou Intl
Oct 10
NKG10:05 pmNanjing Lukou Intl
37h 35m
1 stop
SFO8:40 pmSan Francisco
$900
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Cathay Pacific flights from San Francisco to Nanjing

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on San Francisco to Nanjing flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Aug 13
SFO1:05 amSan Francisco
20h 55m
1 stop
NKG1:00 pmNanjing Lukou Intl
Aug 28
NKG8:00 amNanjing Lukou Intl
18h 30m
1 stop
SFO11:30 amSan Francisco
$694
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Cathay Pacific
Jan 12
SFO11:35 pmSan Francisco
30h 15m
1 stop
NKG9:50 pmNanjing Lukou Intl
Mar 31
NKG2:15 pmNanjing Lukou Intl
23h 25m
1 stop
SFO10:40 pmSan Francisco
$707
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Cathay Pacific
Sep 10
SFO1:05 amSan Francisco
30h 00m
1 stop
NKG10:05 pmNanjing Lukou Intl
Sep 18
NKG2:15 pmNanjing Lukou Intl
18h 15m
1 stop
SFO5:30 pmSan Francisco
$710
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated julio 30, 2025.
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San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

jue. 8/14

12:00 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

jue. 8/28

9:30 am-9:05 am

1 stop14h 35m

$684

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

mié. 8/13

1:05 am-1:00 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

jue. 8/28

8:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop18h 30m

$694

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

lun. 1/12

11:35 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop30h 15m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

mar. 3/31

2:15 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$707

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

mié. 9/10

1:05 am-10:05 pm

1 stop30h 00m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

jue. 9/18

2:15 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$710

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

lun. 10/13

12:55 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop33h 05m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

jue. 10/30

8:20 am-5:20 pm

1 stop24h 00m

$722

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

jue. 9/11

1:40 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop32h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

jue. 9/18

2:15 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$725

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

mar. 10/14

12:55 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop33h 05m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

mar. 11/4

2:15 pm-9:45 am

1 stop35h 30m

$745

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

sáb. 8/16

12:35 am-10:30 am

1 stop18h 55m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

dom. 8/24

6:55 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops40h 35m

$769

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

jue. 8/14

12:00 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops35h 00m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

jue. 8/28

9:30 am-9:05 am

1 stop14h 35m

$805

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

lun. 10/13

12:35 am-5:15 pm

2 stops25h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

dom. 11/2

9:35 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops38h 05m

$870

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Nanjing?

The month of April is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Nanjing from San Francisco, with most prices found around $946. If you are unable to visit Nanjing during the month of April, then departing from San Francisco during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $950.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Nanjing?

The cheapest day to depart from San Francisco to Nanjing is on a Sunday. Travelers who choose to depart for Nanjing on a Sunday will often find tickets for as low as $1,439. The most expensive day to fly to Nanjing is Thursday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,616.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Nanjing?

Flying to Nanjing from San Francisco in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $1,244 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,686.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Nanjing from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Nanjing for around $1,215 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Nanjing from San Francisco for as low as $830 on momondo.

How have San Francisco to Nanjing flight prices changed over time?

As of July 2025, prices for San Francisco to Nanjing flights are approximately 57% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Francisco to Nanjing according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best Price Found

$343

Fastest flight time

17h 05m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Nanjing

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Nanjing from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $343. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Nanjing found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $684.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Nanjing takes 17h 05m
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Nanjing. Popular non-direct route for this connection is San Francisco Airport - Nanjing Lukou Intl Airport.
There is 1 airport near Nanjing: Nanjing Lukou Intl (NKG)
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  • How far is San Francisco to Nanjing Lukou Intl by plane?

    Nanjing Lukou Intl is 6204.0 mi away from San Francisco. Typically, this will take 18h 55m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Nanjing Lukou Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Nanjing Lukou Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Nanjing Lukou Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Nanjing Lukou Intl Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Francisco Airport to Nanjing Lukou Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nanjing Lukou Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Nanjing Lukou Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Nanjing Lukou Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular airline from San Francisco to Nanjing?

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Nanjing

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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $711Free CancellationRating
7.6
949 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom $745Free CancellationRating
7.3
93 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom $761Free CancellationRating
7.6
104 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom $843Free CancellationRating
7.2
158 reviews
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Asiana AirlinesPriceFrom $882Free CancellationRating
8.2
467 reviews
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