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November 6 - November 22

Cheapest

Best

LGW - Nanjing

$895

$683

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November 9 - November 16

LGW - Nanjing

$885

$716

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October 2 - October 11

Earliest

LGW - Nanjing

$930

$731

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October 2 - October 17

Earliest

LGW - Nanjing

$916

$731

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October 2 - October 27

Earliest

LGW - Nanjing

$911

$732

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November 13 - November 29

LGW - Nanjing

$892

$742

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November 10 - November 22

LHR - Nanjing

$1,003

$753

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November 10 - November 24

LHR - Nanjing

$1,003

$755

Round trip

October 21 - October 27

LHR - Nanjing

$1,001

$778

Round trip

November 8 - November 16

LHR - Nanjing

$990

$778

Round trip

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Insights for flights from London to Nanjing

For travelers planning cheap flights from London to Nanjing, June stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $700. Other cost-effective options include December, where the median fare is $720, and November, with a median fare of $819. These months offer the best opportunities for securing lower prices on this route.

Fares for flights from London to Nanjing typically range from $785–$1291, with a median of $1009. Right now, current fares are below the typical level for this route. Only 8% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional deals can be challenging. New deals show up several times a week, so setting a price alert can be beneficial.

Most itineraries for flights from London to Nanjing connect at least once, as 0% of recent fares were direct flights. For the majority of journeys, you can expect 1 stopover. This means that direct flights from London to Nanjing are not currently available, and travelers should plan for at least one connection.

A typical journey from London to Nanjing takes approximately 20h 45m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries involve at least one stopover, reflecting the overall travel time for this long-haul route.

The distance between London and Nanjing is approximately 9034 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul flight. This significant distance contributes to the extended journey times and the typical fare range observed for this international route.

How much is a round trip from London to Nanjing

Regular price: $785 - $1,674

Prices for flights from London to Nanjing are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from London to Nanjing is $785 to $1674. The current lowest deal is $683 with China Southern Airlines, for travel from Nov 6 to Nov 22.

now $683

Low $785

High $1,674

The cheapest time to fly from London to Nanjing

The cheapest month to fly from London to Nanjing is June, with a median price of $700. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $2694. Prices are generally lower from June to December.

June

Cheapest

Flights from $700

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,694

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Direct flights from London to Nanjing

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Last-minute flights going from London to Nanjing

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Nanjing

London (LHR) - Nanjing (NKG)

Cathay Pacific

$1,050

$1,036

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Nanjing

London (LHR) - Nanjing (NKG)

Cathay Pacific

$1,162

$1,127

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Nanjing

London (STN) - Nanjing (NKG)

Ryanair

$1,276

$1,097

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Nanjing

London (LHR) - Nanjing (NKG)

Cathay Pacific

$1,255

$1,127

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Nanjing

London (LHR) - Nanjing (NKG)

China Southern Airlines

$1,105

$882

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Nanjing

London (LHR) - Nanjing (NKG)

Cathay Pacific

$1,209

$1,127

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Nanjing

26 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 27

$1,196 → $942

21%

12 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 22

$1,003 → $753

25%

14 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 24

$1,003 → $755

25%

6 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 27

$1,001 → $778

22%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Nanjing

London - Nanjing route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from London to Nanjing are below the typical level at $683.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in June for prices around $700

Historically, June is the cheapest month to fly from London to Nanjing, with a median price of $700.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 20h 45m

The typical flight duration from London to Nanjing is 20 hours and 45 minutes, including layovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Direct flights are not available for this route; connecting flights are dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Southern Airlines offers deals

China Southern Airlines has offered 41 deals for connecting flights on this route historically.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from London to Nanjing appear regularly, about 0.43 deals per day.

London main airports to depart from

Gatwick (LGW)

Cheapest

Gatwick Airport offers a convenient option for flights from London to Nanjing.

📍 ~45 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$746

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow Airport is a major hub for flights from London to Nanjing.

📍 ~25 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$753

London City (LCY)

London City Airport provides a close-to-city option for flights to Nanjing.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$1004

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend Airport is an alternative for flights from London to Nanjing.

📍 ~60 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$963

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted Airport is another option for flights from London to Nanjing.

📍 ~50 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$1022

Luton (LTN)

Luton Airport offers an alternative departure point for flights to Nanjing.

📍 ~45 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$999

Nanjing main airports to arrive at

Nanjing Lukou International (NKG)

Cheapest

Nanjing Lukou International Airport is a convenient arrival airport for flights to Nanjing.

📍 ~30 km from Nanjing (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$683

Airports nearby Nanjing used as alternative

Changzhou Benniu (CZX)

Changzhou Benniu is a useful alternative, especially with excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Nanjing.

📍 ~94 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$849

Yangzhou Taizhou International (YTY)

Yangzhou Taizhou International is a convenient secondary regional hub due to its very close proximity to Nanjing.

📍 ~101 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$885

Sunan Shuofang International (WUX)

Sunan Shuofang International is a major regional airport with strong high-speed rail links to Nanjing.

📍 ~135 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$859

Hefei Xinqiao International (HFE)

Cheapest

Hefei Xinqiao International is a good alternative for travelers heading west or into Anhui province.

📍 ~175 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$741

Nantong Xingdong (NTG)

Nantong Xingdong is a viable alternative for eastern-bound domestic travel, including business class options.

📍 ~200 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$846

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Nanjing

Nanjing, China

65% AI deal score

$9,522

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nanjing

Finding affordable flights often involves comparing prices across various airlines and booking sites. Being flexible with your travel dates and considering different departure or arrival times can also help. Setting up price alerts may notify you when fares drop.

Booking in advance can sometimes secure better prices, though last-minute deals occasionally appear. Prices often fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you identify a good booking window. There isn't a single best time that applies to all routes.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes reveal more economical flight options. While it may add to travel time, the potential savings could be significant. Always consider the total cost and convenience when choosing.

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