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$603 Find cheap flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing

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Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Nanjing (LAX-NKG)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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10:50 pm - 8:25 pmLAX-NKG
30h 35m1 stop
6:40 am - 8:30 pmNKG-LAX
28h 50m1 stop
$859Air China
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Tue, Sep 10 - Tue, Oct 8
10:50 pm - 4:05 pmLAX-NKG
26h 15m2 stops
1:35 pm - 8:30 pmNKG-LAX
21h 55m1 stop
$876Air China
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Tue, Sep 10 - Tue, Oct 8
10:50 pm - 2:50 pmLAX-NKG
25h 00m2 stops
11:40 am - 8:30 pmNKG-LAX
23h 50m2 stops
$893Air China
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Tue, Sep 10 - Tue, Oct 8
11:40 pm - 3:50 pmLAX-NKG
25h 10m1 stop
1:25 am - 12:50 pmNKG-LAX
26h 25m2 stops
$1,071Singapore Airlines
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Tue, Sep 10 - Mon, Oct 7
11:40 pm - 3:50 pmLAX-NKG
25h 10m1 stop
1:25 am - 9:40 pmNKG-LAX
35h 15m1 stop
$1,141Singapore Airlines
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Tue, Sep 10 - Mon, Oct 7
12:30 pm - 11:05 pmLAX-NKG
19h 35m1 stop
10:35 pm - 10:05 amNKG-LAX
50h 30m2 stops
$1,279China Eastern
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Thu, Sep 12 - Thu, Sep 26
11:00 pm - 1:40 pmLAX-NKG
23h 40m1 stop
2:50 pm - 4:00 pmNKG-LAX
16h 10m1 stop
$1,329Asiana Airlines
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Tue, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 25
11:00 pm - 1:40 pmLAX-NKG
23h 40m1 stop
2:50 pm - 4:00 pmNKG-LAX
16h 10m1 stop
$1,348Asiana Airlines
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Mon, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 24
1:15 am - 1:00 pmLAX-NKG
20h 45m1 stop
2:15 pm - 10:15 pmNKG-LAX
23h 00m1 stop
$1,386Cathay Pacific
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Mon, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 24
1:15 am - 1:00 pmLAX-NKG
20h 45m1 stop
2:15 pm - 9:55 pmNKG-LAX
22h 40m1 stop
$1,442Cathay Pacific
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Mon, Sep 9 - Tue, Oct 29

Flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Nanjing?

The average price of all flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Los Angeles to Nanjing, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Los Angeles, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Nanjing?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing is October, where tickets cost $1,309 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and July, where the average cost of tickets is $3,230 and $2,434 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to Nanjing, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 86 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Asiana Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $603. KAYAK users also found Los Angeles to Nanjing round-trip flights on Air China from $859 and on Singapore Airlines from $1,071.

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December

High season

September

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$603
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 28% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Nanjing based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing

  • What is the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Nanjing?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Nanjing was $603 for a one-way ticket and $859 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Los Angeles and Nanjing?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Los Angeles and on arrival in Nanjing.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Los Angeles to Nanjing?

    When flying out of Los Angeles you will be using Los Angeles. You will be landing at Nanjing, also known as Nanjing Lukou Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to Nanjing?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Los Angeles and Nanjing, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Nanjing from Los Angeles?

    Xiamen is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Los Angeles to Nanjing.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing, Asiana Airlines or Singapore Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing are Asiana Airlines and Singapore Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,906 and an overall rating of 8.3, Asiana Airlines is the most popular choice. Singapore Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,269 and an overall rating of 8.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to Nanjing?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nanjing from Los Angeles is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Nanjing with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline. Booking your flights between Los Angeles and NKG can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to Nanjing?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Nanjing from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 5 airlines serving from Los Angeles to Nanjing

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Los Angeles to Nanjing. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Los Angeles to Nanjing? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
China SouthernOverall score based on 285 reviews
8.0Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.4Food
8.3Crew
7.8Comfort
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We bought the business class tickets. The check-in staff and onboard crew were excellent, providing commendable service throughout. However, it was disappointing to find that China Southern Airlines does not have a lounge at SFO. Instead, passengers were provided with a $35 per person food voucher, which fell short of expectations. Furthermore, the quality of the onboard food left much to be desired, marking a significant decline compared to our previous flight experience in 2019, prior to the pandemic.

6.0 GoodMichelle, Apr 2024SFO - CAN
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We bought the business class tickets. The check-in staff and onboard crew were excellent, providing commendable service throughout. However, it was disappointing to find that China Southern Airlines does not have a lounge at SFO. Instead, passengers were provided with a $35 per person food voucher, which fell short of expectations. Furthermore, the quality of the onboard food left much to be desired, marking a significant decline compared to our previous flight experience in 2019, prior to the pandemic.

Wuhan - Dubai. Old plane: 1. Only USB charger. No power outlet to plug in.. 2. Super narrow seat layout 3. Toilet cover consistently fell down and hit my back when sitting on it.. :( 4. Entertainment system touch screen not sensitive, and need to press hard or use finger tips to hit. Crew were very nice and accommodating though.

During flight, some passengers perform stomping leg exercises which disturb the comfort (I.e. sleep) of other passengers.

No good but was short flight. Both of our China Southern flights were on time. No surprises.

The flight was okay it was the kayak customer service that was poor, I have been trying to change my name on my flight ticket 3 days before my flight and nothing got done about it even tho I messaged so many times and phoned, all I got in return was that is was being processed and still to this day nothing has been done about it, I think it’s disgusting and un needed stress to the trip.

The food was perfect. The boarding process is a bit long. Given the late boarding time, I felt very tired by the time I was seated.

Quality flight from start to finish. Customer service is evidently very important to this company. The staff really exceeded expectations.

Traveling with the Chinese airlines , their service superior to the US Airlines , they are much more friendly and the seats are comfortable , In the past I flew with United , now ,United Airline will become history for me .

Pros: "Yes, seats were very comfortable and crew members were extremely helpful"
Cons: "Everything was excellent."
Pros: "see SH to GZ prior flight. The same."
Cons: "Same problems. Get KFC or McDonalds to cater. No one enjoys the airline's food which I suspect is prepared on a very small budget. Even a sandwich with a pre-packaged drink would elevate the foodservice."

The overall flight went well and the aircrew was pleasant.

Cathay Pacific seems to be an airline in trouble and on its way out. Lots of broken or poorly functioning things like entertainment screens, seats, and enough well trained staff to handle a full flight. Sad...

The flight crew was exceptionally good. Personal needs were well met. The food choices were very nice.

Excellent. Planes are a little older and could get some refurbishment, but besides that everything was excellent.

While I was in great pain, the seat was sufficiently comfortable to allow me to rest and not be in so much pain.

we were upgraded which was a blessing and tender mercy for us. I fell the day before and was in extreme pain from knee to shoulder. Sitting in a more comfortable seat during the flight was an unexpected blessing and experience.

Seats were very comfortable. Crew were excellent. Food very good.

Flight crew was especially thoughtful and attentive, made sure our seats were comfortable so we could rest on the long flight

The crew were fine. I didn’t enjoy the food at all. I found it unappetising and really had trouble eating it. The comfort level was fine and our return flight is with Cathay Pacific but honestly I probably wouldn’t fly Cathay Pacific again.

Everything went smooth. All flights were on time No changing gates, . No changing flights . It was like a completely different airlines tha n the last time I used Cathay Pacific . The last flight, 2 months ago, I had before this one was from Philippines also . I got changed in Manila and was told it only added 2 hours onto my flight . My 20 hour return trip ended up being 30 hours return with a 10.0 hour layover in New York with no seats anywhere . Everyone was sleeping or sitting on the floor . Unlike the hotel I was given in Manila to wait for this flight home . I never thought I would use Cathay Pacific again . But I did and this time you were great! I should have complained about the flight and layover from Hell a couple months ago. Consider that I am complaining about that august/23 flight now . Thank you got the great flying experience on my way home from philippines .

For the price we paid, we had a really good flight. The seats and bed (business class) was extremely comfortable. I have no complaints. The crew were very attentive and helpful. They spoke English and there were no misunderstanding although their English wasn’t perfect or fluent. You will never go hungry as there was ample food and drinks but their food for mediocre. The entertainment was limited to older movies and the wifi didn’t allow you to access some Social media. Apart from the above, it was a very pleasant flight. Would highly recommend them.

Cheapest option from Gatwick £400 cheaper than Emirates and Qatar. Entertainment no where near as good as Emirates and Qatar, but saved £400 so all good.

Great staff and food. Seats pretty uncomfortable but plenty of legroom. Entertainment system outdated.

The flight was cancelled without any reason. But the next flight to Shanghai has to be cancelled to pay penalty.

Gatwick London-Shanghai -Bangkok.. Would have liked entertainment screens, but I know these planes are not that new. Cheap flights at the time of booking, Emirates wanted double so you get what you paid for. I would fly again with them, but if Emirates was the same price I would go with them.

We were cutting it close on our connecting flight and notified all staff at departing gate and flight attendants. From the start, we were told to check in with the international transfer desk by everyone, except for one lady who wanted to argue the time difference that was already taken into account. We also asked if we could try to exit the plane first (our family of 4 and 8 others on the same connecting flight). They just told us to check in with international transfers. We landed and had very little time to make our next flight. We were not offered any assistance or communication to the receiving gate. We ran all the way to the international transfers gate only to be turned away. I think we could have made it if we were allowed to exit and a call was made to other check in counter. After that we spent 6 grueling hours with our kids trying to rebook a flight. No food of any type of compensation was offered besides a dirty hotel room. The ladies with China Eastern at the Shanghai International counter were rude an unhelpful. We were directed to 3 different counters and waited before they said they forgot about a hotel. It was a long, miserable day. I believe this could have all been avoided.

The landings were smooth . Being unable to check-in online was terribly stressful and the queue at Haneda exemely long. We paid extra for window seats and did not get them.

Flight was fine, however we were not able to check in online, this adds to travel stress. Luckily check-in at Heathrow was quick, but we did not get the seats we paid extra for. We paid for a window and 2 aisle seats from Shanghai to Tokyo leg, but they changed us to middle seats. Not good :(

You’re in the three parts of my life, the China Eastern air crew remembered and wish me happy birthday. I was given pastries on two different occasions and a complementary drink. The stew is wish me happy birthday and gave me a birthday card. Everything was first class. Thank you.

Again, I was presented with birthday pastries two times as a celebrated my birthday on both legs of my trip. I will keep flying to China using China Eastern airlines. As they made this trip a special one thank you.

The plane was small and a little stuffy inside the plane.

Going to Xiamen they did not offer any wine and basically offered two food choices in tin trays. Something you would expect on a domestic flight in China not a $10k business class flight. The flight attendant admitted they also stopped paying for satellite Wi-Fi; which they used to offer and now don't - without apology. Normally I am a huge fan of a non-stop but the difference between Japanese or US carriers is a large one and well worth a stop in Korea or Japan rather than pay double for no amenities at all. The plane is nice, but the experience was below par.

Once on board, everything is perfect. The young and pretty flight attendants warmly welcome each passenger and demonstrate excellent service attitudes. As passengers board one after another, the flight attendants begin to inquire about our meal preferences. I requested to see a wine list and choose a suitable red wine. She replied that there were no menus or wine lists, but she would take a photo of the red wine options on her phone and show me later. After lunch, the flight attendants began to ask about dinner arrangements. It turns out that there were only three options for dinner: seafood, chicken, and beef, exactly the same as lunch.

Cons: "Shouldn’t have babies or small kids in the business class"
Pros: "There was a good amount of leg room for an economy seat"
Cons: "I wish there was a bigger movie selection"
Pros: "There was a good amount of leg room for an economy seat"
Cons: "I wish it had more movie options"
Pros: "Crew was very good and professional, yes the seats were comfortable"
Cons: "I think the Xiamen knows how to run an airline."
Cons: "They wouldn’t let us in the plane due to passport expiring within 6 months of travel. That should have been something you should have put out there during the booking process. We’re now not going on vacation and are having a hard time getting anything back from a trip we couldn’t take"
Pros: "Crew was nice"
Cons: "It was extremely loud the entire trip and after traveling for more than 24 hours beforehand, it was an extremely uncomfortable trip."
Pros: "The crew was nice"
Cons: "My tv monitor didn’t work and my wife’s chair wouldn’t stay reclined"

The flight was delayed for almost 5 hours, but I understand that it was not up to the company, however how they could handle the situation better, they never apologized for that delay, moreover despite passengers being there for 7 hours only thing they did was to give a bowl of instant noodles, afterwards on the plane tiny snacks, people were there starting from lunch time and we’ve arrived to destination at almost midnight

Flight was delayed for 2 hours for no reason, then we spent almost an hour after boarding because of the weather conditions. If we left on time we could avoid that 😾

Pros: "Friendly crew and helpful staff"
Cons: "Missed connection from PEK to XIY due to delayed arrival and early departure. From XIY to PEK, booked and confirmed 11 departure, changed to 12:30 without notification or explaination. Rushed connections at PEK, pretty much ran from the minute left plan to another terminal, through custom, through all the health check points, security check. Just keep the fights on time and keep the original schedules, not arbitrarily change them."
Pros: "The crew was accommodating during the flight but spoke very little English and could not help with information on connecting flight."
Cons: "We missed our connecting flight due to a delay and the airline would not let us through because we could have made our second flight...."
Cons: "Connecting though Beijing from Taipei to LAX is not recommended if you can avoid it!"
Cons: "Seats are narrow, leg room poor, and food service is minimal."
Pros: "The seats on business were comfy, the service excellent, the movie selection was fair to poor, the food was also fair to good largely because they served a heavy lunch rather than a light breakfast."
Cons: "The food and movie selection."
Pros: "The crew was okay. The seating was great on all except for one leg."
Cons: "On one leg, it must have been an older plane, because the business class seats barely reclined."
Cons: "More TV show choices and more Hollywood movies although I understand it's a Chinese airline not American."
Pros: "Crew was great and was happy to get gluten free food i could eat"
Cons: "Not lose my bags :("

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Los Angeles to Nanjing found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/10Tue
1 stopAsiana Airlines
34h 00mLAX-NKG
$603
9/10Tue
2 stopsAir China
30h 25mLAX-NKG
$638
5/15Wed
1 stopXiamenAir
26h 25mLAX-NKG
$760
9/9Mon
1 stopCathay Pacific
20h 45mLAX-NKG
$765
5/16Thu
1 stopXiamenAir
22h 35mLAX-NKG
$807
7/6Sat
1 stopChina Southern
28h 40mLAX-NKG
$871
5/20Mon
1 stopChina Southern
28h 40mLAX-NKG
$932
7/5Fri
1 stopCathay Pacific
20h 45mLAX-NKG
$1,026
6/26Wed
3 stopsChina Eastern
38h 35mLAX-NKG
$1,533
6/19Wed
3 stopsChina Eastern
38h 35mLAX-NKG
$1,611

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Last minute flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing

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These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/5Sun
multi-stopAir China
17h 00mLAX-NKG
9/17Tue
multi-stopAir China
28h 50mNKG-LAX
$1,283
5/8Wed
multi-stop
35h 40mLAX-NKG
6/4Tue
multi-stop
15h 30mNKG-LAX
$1,288
5/8Wed
multi-stop
35h 40mLAX-NKG
6/1Sat
multi-stop
15h 30mNKG-LAX
$1,289
5/8Wed
multi-stop
35h 40mLAX-NKG
6/3Mon
multi-stop
15h 30mNKG-LAX
$1,290
5/8Wed
multi-stopCathay Pacific
33h 35mLAX-NKG
6/4Tue
multi-stopCathay Pacific
23h 20mNKG-LAX
$1,490
5/4Sat
multi-stopCathay Pacific
21h 30mLAX-NKG
9/15Sun
multi-stopCathay Pacific
23h 00mNKG-LAX
$1,525
5/8Wed
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
34h 30mLAX-NKG
6/4Tue
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
34h 45mNKG-LAX
$1,685
5/6Mon
multi-stopChina Eastern
19h 35mLAX-NKG
7/23Tue
multi-stopChina Eastern
26h 40mNKG-LAX
$1,753
5/5Sun
multi-stopChina Eastern
19h 35mLAX-NKG
7/29Mon
multi-stopChina Eastern
50h 40mNKG-LAX
$1,854
5/8Wed
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
34h 30mLAX-NKG
5/29Wed
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
34h 45mNKG-LAX
$1,903

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