Which airports can I use when flying from Los Angeles to Nanjing?

Flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Nanjing Lukou Intl (NKG).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing?

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing: • Economy Class • Premium Economy Class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing pass through?

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing most commonly connect through: • Incheon Intl (ICN) - 30% of one-stop connections • Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) - 20% of one-stop connections • Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) - 18% of one-stop connections • Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 16% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $718 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $959, a difference of $241. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How expensive are last-minute Los Angeles to Nanjing flights?

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 27% above the $901 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

How long is a flight from Los Angeles to Nanjing?

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Nanjing takes 00m, covering 6,561 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles to Nanjing?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

How are flight prices from Los Angeles to Nanjing looking right now?

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Nanjing are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $424, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Los Angeles to Nanjing?

Flying via Beijing Capital (PEK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 18h 47m, compared with 18h 51m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and 19h 16m via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN).

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Nanjing?

Nanjing is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles (China Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a Los Angeles to Nanjing flight?

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing range from $709 to $1,332, with an average of $901 over the past 12 months. Anything below $709 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Nanjing?

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing typically range from $709 to $1,332. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $651, on Sichuan Airlines.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Nanjing. It’s 21% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 6% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Nanjing?

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Nanjing at $654 round-trip. •December ($1,773) and June ($1,406) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 171% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing the cheapest?

Flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing are cheapest 15 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 43% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Nanjing?

Sichuan Airlines ($651) and China Southern ($717) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Nanjing according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Los Angeles to Nanjing?

Incheon Intl (ICN) is the most popular layover for the Los Angeles to Nanjing route. 30% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ICN.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Los Angeles to Nanjing?

Flights via Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $681. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Los Angeles to Nanjing which airport offers the shortest layover?

Beijing Capital (PEK) had the shortest average connection time for Los Angeles to Nanjing layovers at 10h 08m over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Los Angeles to Nanjing

Fri, Nov 27 - Tue, Dec 1

9:30 pm - 6:15 pmLAX Los Angeles-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

28h 45m2 stops Hangzhou Chengdu Tianfu Intl

11:25 am - 7:00 pmNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LAX Los Angeles

23h 35m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

$651Sichuan Airlines

Tue, Nov 24 - Sun, Dec 6

9:30 pm - 6:15 pmLAX Los Angeles-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

28h 45m2 stops Hangzhou Chengdu Tianfu Intl

11:50 am - 7:00 pmNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LAX Los Angeles

23h 10m1 stop Chengdu

$667Sichuan Airlines

Wed, Jan 20 - Mon, Mar 1

10:00 pm - 2:20 pmLAX Los Angeles-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

24h 20m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

3:30 pm - 6:30 pmNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LAX Los Angeles

19h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$717China Southern

Fri, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 24

10:00 pm - 4:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

26h 25m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

9:30 am - 6:30 pmNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LAX Los Angeles

25h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$717China Southern

Tue, Nov 24 - Sun, Dec 6

9:00 am - 1:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

36h 50m1 stop Incheon Intl

2:50 pm - 6:40 amNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LAX Los Angeles

31h 50m1 stop Incheon Intl

$721Asiana Airlines

Sun, Jan 31 - Sat, Feb 20

9:00 am - 1:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

36h 50m1 stop Incheon Intl

2:50 pm - 6:40 amNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LAX Los Angeles

31h 50m1 stop Incheon Intl

$730Asiana Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3

11:30 am - 11:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

20h 25m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

2:45 pm - 9:05 amNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LAX Los Angeles

34h 20m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$734China Eastern

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 15

11:30 am - 11:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

20h 25m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

7:25 am - 9:05 amNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LAX Los Angeles

17h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$734China Eastern

Mon, Nov 16 - Fri, Mar 5

11:00 am - 12:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

33h 10m1 stop Incheon Intl

1:45 pm - 8:30 amNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LAX Los Angeles

34h 45m1 stop Incheon Intl

$765Korean Air

Mon, Nov 16 - Wed, Mar 10

11:00 am - 12:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

33h 10m1 stop Incheon Intl

1:45 pm - 8:30 amNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LAX Los Angeles

34h 45m1 stop Incheon Intl

$765Korean Air

Recent last minute flight deals from Los Angeles to Nanjing

Sun, Nov 1 - Tue, Nov 17

9:30 pm - 9:30 amLAX Los Angeles-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

44h 00m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

11:50 am - 7:00 pmNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LAX Los Angeles

23h 10m1 stop Chengdu

$678Sichuan Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Tue, Nov 17

9:30 pm - 6:15 pmLAX Los Angeles-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

28h 45m2 stops Hangzhou Chengdu Tianfu Intl

10:40 am - 7:00 pmNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LAX Los Angeles

24h 20m1 stop Chengdu

$679Sichuan Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9

11:30 am - 11:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

20h 25m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

7:25 am - 9:05 amNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LAX Los Angeles

17h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$734China Eastern

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9

10:00 pm - 5:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

51h 00m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Jieyang Shantou

9:30 am - 6:30 pmNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LAX Los Angeles

25h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$905China Southern

Mon, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 28

11:05 am - 1:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

33h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

2:15 pm - 9:05 pmNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LAX Los Angeles

22h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$948Cathay Pacific

Mon, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 28

11:05 am - 1:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

33h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

2:15 pm - 9:05 pmNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LAX Los Angeles

22h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$964Cathay Pacific

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9

11:30 am - 11:30 amLAX Los Angeles-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

32h 00m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Ho Chi Minh City

9:00 am - 9:05 amNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LAX Los Angeles

40h 05m2 stops Macau Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,003China Eastern

Sun, Nov 1 - Tue, Nov 17

9:30 pm - 6:15 pmLAX Los Angeles-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

28h 45m2 stops Hangzhou Chengdu Tianfu Intl

8:15 am - 3:20 pmNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LAX Los Angeles

23h 05m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

$1,082Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 28

9:00 am - 1:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

36h 50m1 stop Incheon Intl

5:30 pm - 6:30 pmNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LAX Los Angeles

17h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,278Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 28

10:00 pm - 7:15 pmLAX Los Angeles-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

53h 15m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Chengdu Tianfu Intl

5:30 pm - 6:30 pmNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LAX Los Angeles

17h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,294China Southern

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How much is a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Nanjing? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Los Angeles to Nanjing departing in november.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Nanjing?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Nanjing. It’s 21% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 6% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Nanjing? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip 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.: •November is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Nanjing at $654 round-trip.
•December ($1,773) and June ($1,406) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 171% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.
When are flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing the cheapest?: Flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing are cheapest 15 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 43% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing?
Three cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
How long is a flight from Los Angeles to Nanjing?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Nanjing takes 00m, covering 6,561 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles to Nanjing?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Los Angeles to Nanjing flight?
Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing range from $709 to $1,332, with an average of $901 over the past 12 months. Anything below $709 counts as a good deal.
How expensive are last-minute Los Angeles to Nanjing flights?
Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 27% above the $901 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
How are flight prices from Los Angeles to Nanjing looking right now?
One-way fares from Los Angeles to Nanjing are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $424, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from Los Angeles to Nanjing?
Flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Nanjing Lukou Intl (NKG).
Which airports do connecting flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing pass through?
One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing most commonly connect through:

• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 16% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $718 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $959, a difference of $241.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Los Angeles to Nanjing?
Flying via Beijing Capital (PEK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 18h 47m, compared with 18h 51m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and 19h 16m via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Nanjing?
Nanjing is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles (China Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $718, about $241 less than Thursday fares (25% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 15 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 43% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Los Angeles to Nanjing trip for November. Fares historically average $654 round-trip in that month - typically $1,119 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Nanjing Lukou Intl Airport.

• Pullman Nanjing Lukou Airport
• Fliport Garden Hotel Nanjing

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