Top Airlines Flying from Melbourne to Nanjing

Choose from 8 airlines fly from Melbourne to Nanjing, including China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, and Sichuan Airlines. China Eastern Airlines has lowest fares on this route.

Search direct flights: from Melbourne to Nanjing for the next 3 months. Book one way from AU$ 424 | Return ticket from AU$ 639.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Information from Melbourne to Nanjing

The distance between Melbourne and Nanjing is about 8,184.1km. The direct flights take around 11 hours 2 minutes. Visit Nanjing during December for peak season energy, or opt for October for fewer crowds and cheaper flights.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 364
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 578
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelDecember
Flight distance8,184.1km
Average flight time11 hours 2 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines

Best Time to Book Flights from Melbourne to Nanjing

The cheapest flights from Melbourne to Nanjing are available between Jan 18 and Jan 25, with one way flights starting from AU$ 286.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

FAQ

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Melbourne to Nanjing?

    At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Melbourne to Nanjing with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Sichuan Airlines Qantas Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 11 hours 2 minutes to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Nanjing (NKG).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Nanjing is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 3 flight per week flying from Melbourne to Nanjing. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/-/-/W/-/F/- -- MU852 (13:21) Qantas Airways: S/-/-/W/-/F/- -- QF4051 (13:21)
  • The cheapest months to fly from Melbourne to Nanjing is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Nanjing on November 13, 2025 with Sichuan Airlines, with prices starting at AU$ 608.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Nanjing, with Melbourne Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (MEL-NKG) is by far the most common option on this route: Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG).
  • The time difference between Nanjing and Melbourne is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.