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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Nanjing from $389

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Nanjing departing on 9/13. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 5:30 pmSFO  San Francisco-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl
25h 55m2 stops Wuhan Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
6:55 pm - 8:40 pmNKG  Nanjing Lukou Intl-SFO San Francisco
40h 45m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan
$766China Southern
Thu, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 14
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 3:40 pmSFO  San Francisco-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl
24h 05m2 stops Wuhan Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
1:45 pm - 8:40 pmNKG  Nanjing Lukou Intl-SFO San Francisco
21h 55m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan
$770China Southern
Mon, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 15
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 12:10 amSFO  San Francisco-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl
20h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
7:25 am - 9:00 amNKG  Nanjing Lukou Intl-SFO San Francisco
17h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$844China Eastern
Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:20 pm - 1:40 pmSFO  San Francisco-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl
23h 20m1 stop Incheon Intl
Asiana Airlines Logo
2:50 pm - 2:00 pmNKG  Nanjing Lukou Intl-SFO San Francisco
15h 10m1 stop Incheon Intl
$848Asiana Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 3
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:20 pm - 1:40 pmSFO  San Francisco-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl
23h 20m1 stop Incheon Intl
Asiana Airlines Logo
2:50 pm - 3:30 pmNKG  Nanjing Lukou Intl-SFO San Francisco
15h 40m1 stop Incheon Intl
$848Asiana Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:44 pm - 11:30 amSFO  San Francisco-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl
26h 46m2 stops Los Angeles Guangzhou Baiyun
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:55 pm - 7:40 pmNKG  Nanjing Lukou Intl-SFO San Francisco
41h 45m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan
$859Multiple Airlines
Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 18
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 11:45 pmSFO  San Francisco-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl
20h 45m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
7:30 pm - 9:05 amNKG  Nanjing Lukou Intl-SFO San Francisco
28h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$874China Eastern
Thu, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:37 pm - 10:30 amSFO  San Francisco-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl
25h 53m2 stops Los Angeles Guangzhou Baiyun
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:55 pm - 8:40 pmNKG  Nanjing Lukou Intl-SFO San Francisco
40h 45m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan
$874Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 14
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:00 pm - 1:00 pmSFO  San Francisco-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl
33h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:15 pm - 10:40 pmNKG  Nanjing Lukou Intl-SFO San Francisco
23h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$902Cathay Pacific
Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 11
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:55 pm - 9:50 pmSFO  San Francisco-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl
30h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:15 pm - 9:15 pmNKG  Nanjing Lukou Intl-SFO San Francisco
23h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$902Cathay Pacific
Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 1

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China Southern flights from San Francisco to Nanjing

Our best China Southern deals on San Francisco to Nanjing flight tickets
China Southern
Oct 1
SFO12:35 amSan Francisco
25h 55m
2 stops
NKG5:30 pmNanjing Lukou Intl
Oct 14
NKG6:55 pmNanjing Lukou Intl
40h 45m
2 stops
SFO8:40 pmSan Francisco
$766
China Southern
Sep 28
SFO12:35 amSan Francisco
24h 05m
2 stops
NKG3:40 pmNanjing Lukou Intl
Oct 15
NKG1:45 pmNanjing Lukou Intl
21h 55m
2 stops
SFO8:40 pmSan Francisco
$770
China Southern
Nov 9
SFO11:35 pmSan Francisco
25h 10m
2 stops
NKG4:45 pmNanjing Lukou Intl
Nov 23
NKG1:35 pmNanjing Lukou Intl
22h 05m
2 stops
SFO7:40 pmSan Francisco
$781

Asiana Airlines flights from San Francisco to Nanjing

Our best Asiana Airlines deals on San Francisco to Nanjing flight tickets
Asiana Airlines
Nov 26
SFO11:50 pmSan Francisco
22h 00m
1 stop
NKG1:50 pmNanjing Lukou Intl
Mar 17
NKG2:50 pmNanjing Lukou Intl
15h 10m
1 stop
SFO3:00 pmSan Francisco
$848
Asiana Airlines
Sep 27
SFO11:20 pmSan Francisco
23h 20m
1 stop
NKG1:40 pmNanjing Lukou Intl
Oct 4
NKG2:50 pmNanjing Lukou Intl
15h 40m
1 stop
SFO3:30 pmSan Francisco
$849
Asiana Airlines
Sep 29
SFO11:20 pmSan Francisco
23h 20m
1 stop
NKG1:40 pmNanjing Lukou Intl
Oct 15
NKG2:50 pmNanjing Lukou Intl
15h 40m
1 stop
SFO3:30 pmSan Francisco
$853

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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 August 13, 2026.
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San FranciscoNanjing

SFO San Francisco - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

SFONKG

San Francisco

Thu 10/1

12:35 am-5:30 pm

2 stops25h 55m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 10/14

6:55 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops40h 45m

$766

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO San Francisco - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

SFONKG

San Francisco

Mon 9/28

12:35 am-3:40 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 10/15

1:45 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops21h 55m

$770
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO San Francisco - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

SFONKG

San Francisco

Mon 11/9

12:00 pm-12:10 am

1 stop20h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 11/16

7:25 am-9:00 am

1 stop17h 35m

$844

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO San Francisco - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

SFONKG

San Francisco

Tue 10/20

11:20 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 11/3

2:50 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$848

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO San Francisco - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

SFONKG

San Francisco

Wed 9/30

11:20 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 10/14

2:50 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop15h 40m

$848

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO San Francisco - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

SFONKG

San Francisco

Sat 11/7

4:44 pm-11:30 am

2 stops26h 46m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 11/18

5:55 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops41h 45m

$859

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO San Francisco - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

SFONKG

San Francisco

Thu 10/1

12:00 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 10/14

7:30 pm-9:05 am

1 stop28h 35m

$874

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO San Francisco - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

SFONKG

San Francisco

Wed 9/30

5:37 pm-10:30 am

2 stops25h 53m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 10/14

6:55 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops40h 45m

$874

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO San Francisco - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

SFONKG

San Francisco

Thu 10/1

1:00 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop33h 00m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 10/11

2:15 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$902

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO San Francisco - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

SFONKG

San Francisco

Tue 11/24

10:55 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop30h 55m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 12/1

2:15 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop23h 00m

$902

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Nanjing?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Nanjing from San Francisco, with most prices found around $704. If you are unable to visit Nanjing during the month of September, then departing from San Francisco during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $747.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco 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 $1,012 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 $820 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on San Francisco to Nanjing flights?

You could potentially save up to 4% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to Nanjing flight.

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

As of August 2026, prices for San Francisco to Nanjing flights are approximately 32% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Francisco to Nanjing

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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Fastest flight time

22h 00m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Nanjing takes 22h 00m
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Nanjing. There are no popular flight routes from San Francisco to Nanjing.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Nanjing

  • How far is San Francisco to Nanjing Lukou Intl by plane?

    Nanjing Lukou Intl is 6204.9 mi away from San Francisco. Typically, this will take 22h 00m 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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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Air ChinaPriceFrom $693Free CancellationRating
7.4
160 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $704Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,451 reviews
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Asiana AirlinesPriceFrom $736Free CancellationRating
8.1
556 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom $739Free CancellationRating
7.3
232 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom $914Free CancellationRating
7.4
174 reviews
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