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?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing: • 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: • Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 21% of one-stop connections • Incheon Intl (ICN) - 20% of one-stop connections • Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) - 20% of one-stop connections • Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) - 19% of one-stop connections Hong Kong Intl (HKG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 26% on the Los Angeles to Nanjing route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $782 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,049, a difference of $267. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Nanjing?

Some of the most popular sights in Nanjing are Xuanwu Lake, Confucius Temple and Nanjing University. These are among the most viewed places in Nanjing on KAYAK.

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

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 24% above the route average of $891. Book 25 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 0h 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 $437, 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 40m, compared with 18h 51m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and 19h 10m 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 $703 to $1,283, with an average of $891 over the past 12 months. Anything below $703 counts as a good deal.

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

Sichuan Airlines ($607) and China Eastern ($652) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Nanjing according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Hong Kong Intl (HKG) is the most popular layover for the Los Angeles to Nanjing route. 21% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via HKG.

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 $672. 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 610 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Los Angeles to Nanjing

Fri, Nov 13 - Thu, Dec 3

9:30 pm - 12:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

22h 55m2 stops Hangzhou Chengdu Tianfu Intl

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

39h 20m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

$607Sichuan Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Thu, Dec 3

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

28h 45m2 stops Hangzhou Chengdu Tianfu Intl

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

39h 20m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

$607Sichuan Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 23

11:30 am - 12:10 amLAX Los Angeles-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

20h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

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

17h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$652China Eastern

Fri, Nov 13 - Thu, Dec 3

11:30 am - 12:10 amLAX Los Angeles-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

20h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

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

17h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$652China Eastern

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3

9:55 pm - 12:15 amLAX Los Angeles-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

35h 20m1 stop Shenzhen

7:35 am - 6:35 pmNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LAX Los Angeles

27h 00m1 stop Shenzhen

$678Air China

Tue, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 5

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

25h 10m1 stop Shenzhen

7:30 pm - 7:00 pmNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LAX Los Angeles

38h 30m1 stop Shenzhen

$701Air China

Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26

12:40 pm - 11:50 amLAX Los Angeles-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

32h 10m1 stop Incheon Intl

1:45 pm - 2:45 pmNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LAX Los Angeles

16h 00m1 stop Incheon Intl

$710Korean Air

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Nov 2

11:00 pm - 1:40 pmLAX Los Angeles-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

23h 40m1 stop Incheon Intl

2:50 pm - 3:40 pmNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LAX Los Angeles

16h 50m1 stop Incheon Intl

$720Asiana Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 8

10:10 am - 1:40 pmLAX Los Angeles-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

36h 30m1 stop Incheon Intl

2:50 pm - 5:10 pmNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LAX Los Angeles

17h 20m1 stop Incheon Intl

$720Asiana Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Nov 4

12:40 pm - 11:50 amLAX Los Angeles-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

32h 10m1 stop Incheon Intl

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

34h 45m1 stop Incheon Intl

$737Korean Air

Recent last minute flight deals from Los Angeles to Nanjing

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

10:10 am - 1:40 pmLAX Los Angeles-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

36h 30m1 stop Incheon Intl

2:50 pm - 7:50 amNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LAX Los Angeles

32h 00m1 stop Incheon Intl

$720Asiana Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

11:15 pm - 6:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

27h 55m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

6:50 am - 8:30 pmNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LAX Los Angeles

28h 40m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

$724Sichuan Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 21

11:00 pm - 1:40 pmLAX Los Angeles-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

23h 40m1 stop Incheon Intl

2:50 pm - 7:50 amNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LAX Los Angeles

32h 00m1 stop Incheon Intl

$732Asiana Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

10:00 pm - 7:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

30h 25m2 stops Shenzhen Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

8:05 am - 7:00 pmNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LAX Los Angeles

25h 55m1 stop Shenzhen

$956Air China

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

11:55 pm - 7:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

28h 30m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

4:15 pm - 8:00 pmNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LAX Los Angeles

18h 45m2 stops Fuzhou Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

$994XiamenAir

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 21

11:55 pm - 8:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

53h 55m2 stops Xiamen Gaoqi Intl Changsha Huanghua Intl

10:55 pm - 7:00 pmNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LAX Los Angeles

35h 05m1 stop Shenzhen

$1,002Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 21

11:55 pm - 3:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

24h 50m2 stops Xiamen Gaoqi Intl Fuzhou

10:25 pm - 8:00 pmNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LAX Los Angeles

36h 35m2 stops Fuzhou Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

$1,061XiamenAir

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

11:55 pm - 3:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

24h 50m2 stops Xiamen Gaoqi Intl Fuzhou

4:15 pm - 8:00 pmNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LAX Los Angeles

18h 45m2 stops Fuzhou Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

$1,061XiamenAir

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21

1:25 am - 8:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

28h 30m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

4:30 pm - 10:45 amNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LAX Los Angeles

33h 15m3 stops Xiamen Gaoqi Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Hong Kong Intl

$1,241Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

2:20 pm - 8:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

38h 50m3 stops Tokyo Narita Singapore Changi Guangzhou Baiyun

5:05 pm - 12:50 pmNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LAX Los Angeles

34h 45m2 stops Singapore Changi Tokyo Narita

$3,621Multiple Airlines

Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Los Angeles to Nanjing flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing start at $607. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $703 to $1,283. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $607 on Sichuan Airlines.

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

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Nanjing, it is 13% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 17% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

November is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Nanjing at $669 round-trip.
December ($1,828) and June ($1,406) are the most expensive months.
The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 173% on average.

This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Los Angeles to Nanjing the cheapest?

Flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing are cheapest 25 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 41% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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High season	April
Cheapest flight	$374

Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.

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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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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?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing:

• 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:

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) - 19% of one-stop connections

Hong Kong Intl (HKG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 26% on the Los Angeles to Nanjing route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $782 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,049, a difference of $267. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What popular places can I visit in Nanjing?
Some of the most popular sights in Nanjing are Xuanwu Lake, Confucius Temple and Nanjing University. These are among the most viewed places in Nanjing on KAYAK.
How expensive are last-minute Los Angeles to Nanjing flights?
Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 24% above the route average of $891. Book 25 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 0h 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 $437, 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 40m, compared with 18h 51m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and 19h 10m 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 $703 to $1,283, with an average of $891 over the past 12 months. Anything below $703 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $782 - about $267 less than Monday (25% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 25 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 41% 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 $669 round-trip in that month - typically $1,159 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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