Which airports can I use when flying from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing?

Flights from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing may depart from several airports in Washington, D.C. area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD). Flights usually arrive at Nanjing Lukou Intl (NKG).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing: • Economy Class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing pass through?

Connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing most commonly pass through: • Beijing Capital (PEK) - 87% of one-stop connections • Incheon Intl (ICN) - 13% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 38% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,089 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,751, a difference of $662. 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 long is a flight from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing?

A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing takes 00m, covering 7,445 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Nanjing looking right now?

One-way fares from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $538, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing?

Flying via Beijing Capital (PEK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 22h 35m, compared with 27h 43m via Incheon Intl (ICN).

What is the time difference between Washington, D.C. and Nanjing?

Nanjing is 12 hours ahead of Washington, D.C. (China Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a Washington, D.C. to Nanjing flight?

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing range from $1,214 to $1,651, with an average of $1,263 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,214 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing?

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing typically range from $1,214 to $1,651. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,066, on Korean Air.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Nanjing flight route?

There's little price difference between Washington, D.C. to Nanjing routes. They average around $1,263 round-trip, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing?

Korean Air ($1,066) and Cathay Pacific ($1,181) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing?

Beijing Capital (PEK) is the most popular layover for the Washington, D.C. to Nanjing route. 87% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via PEK.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing?

Flights via Beijing Capital (PEK) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $1,461. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing which airport offers the shortest layover?

Beijing Capital (PEK) had the shortest average connection time for Washington, D.C. to Nanjing layovers at 13h 09m over the past 3 months.

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Wed, Feb 17 - Sun, Mar 7

11:50 am - 12:10 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

35h 20m1 stop Incheon Intl

1:45 pm - 9:50 amNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

33h 05m1 stop Incheon Intl

$1,066Korean Air

Tue, Jan 26 - Wed, Feb 24

6:00 am - 1:00 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

42h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Hong Kong Intl

2:15 pm - 11:33 pmNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

46h 18m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Los Angeles

$1,077Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 17 - Sun, Mar 7

4:59 pm - 1:00 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

31h 01m2 stops Los Angeles Hong Kong Intl

2:15 pm - 4:20 pmNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

39h 05m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Los Angeles

$1,077Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 17 - Sun, Mar 7

5:54 pm - 1:00 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

30h 06m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Hong Kong Intl

2:15 pm - 11:33 pmNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

46h 18m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Los Angeles

$1,131Multiple Airlines

Tue, Jan 26 - Wed, Feb 24

10:10 am - 1:00 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

37h 50m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

8:20 am - 9:59 pmNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

26h 39m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,181Cathay Pacific

Tue, Jan 26 - Wed, Feb 24

11:50 am - 1:50 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

37h 00m1 stop Incheon Intl

1:45 pm - 9:50 amNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

33h 05m1 stop Incheon Intl

$1,208Multiple Airlines

Thu, Apr 29 - Mon, May 3

5:55 pm - 10:05 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

40h 10m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Hong Kong Intl

2:15 pm - 11:36 pmNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

45h 21m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,213Cathay Pacific

Thu, Apr 29 - Mon, May 3

5:55 pm - 10:05 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

40h 10m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Hong Kong Intl

8:00 am - 11:28 pmNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

27h 28m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,213Cathay Pacific

Fri, Mar 19 - Fri, Mar 26

11:00 pm - 7:55 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

32h 55m1 stop Beijing Capital

8:55 am - 7:30 pmNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

22h 35m1 stop Beijing Capital

$1,241Air China

Fri, Mar 19 - Fri, Mar 26

11:00 pm - 7:50 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

32h 50m2 stops Beijing Capital Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

8:55 am - 7:30 pmNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

22h 35m1 stop Beijing Capital

$1,387Air China

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Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Dec 5

5:15 pm - 11:55 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

41h 40m2 stops Dublin Shanghai Pu Dong

2:25 pm - 8:55 pmNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

19h 30m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

$4,246Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sat, Dec 5

5:15 pm - 11:55 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

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19h 30m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

$4,253Multiple Airlines

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5:35 pm - 7:55 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

37h 20m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Beijing Capital

8:55 am - 3:35 pmNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

43h 40m2 stops Beijing Capital Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$4,445Lufthansa

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5:35 pm - 7:55 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

37h 20m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Beijing Capital

8:55 am - 8:05 pmNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

48h 10m2 stops Beijing Capital Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$4,459Lufthansa

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5:15 pm - 11:55 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

41h 40m2 stops Dublin Shanghai Pu Dong

2:25 pm - 8:55 pmNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

19h 30m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

$4,671Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Dec 2

5:15 pm - 11:55 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

41h 40m2 stops Dublin Shanghai Pu Dong

2:25 pm - 8:55 pmNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

19h 30m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

$4,678Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Fri, Dec 4

5:15 pm - 11:55 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

41h 40m2 stops Dublin Shanghai Pu Dong

2:25 pm - 8:55 pmNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

19h 30m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

$4,735Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Fri, Dec 4

5:15 pm - 11:55 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

41h 40m2 stops Dublin Shanghai Pu Dong

2:25 pm - 8:55 pmNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

19h 30m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

$4,743Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Dec 1

10:00 pm - 12:45 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

25h 45m1 stop Beijing Capital

11:15 am - 6:30 pmNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20h 15m1 stop Beijing Capital

$7,218Air China

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Dec 1

10:00 pm - 12:45 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

25h 45m1 stop Beijing Capital

11:15 am - 6:30 pmNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20h 15m1 stop Beijing Capital

$7,218Air China

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How much is a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Nanjing departing in february.
What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Nanjing flight route? KAYAK tracks online flight deals over the last 12 months and analyzes pricing trends to identify the best available fares.: There's little price difference between Washington, D.C. to Nanjing routes. They average around $1,263 round-trip, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
How long is a flight from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing?
A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing takes 00m, covering 7,445 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Nanjing flight?
Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing range from $1,214 to $1,651, with an average of $1,263 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,214 counts as a good deal.
How are flight prices from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing looking right now?
One-way fares from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $538, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing?
Flights from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing may depart from several airports in Washington, D.C. area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD). Flights usually arrive at Nanjing Lukou Intl (NKG).
Which airports do connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing pass through?
Connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing most commonly pass through:

• Beijing Capital (PEK) - 87% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 13% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 38% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,089 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,751, a difference of $662.

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 Washington, D.C. to Nanjing?
Flying via Beijing Capital (PEK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 22h 35m, compared with 27h 43m via Incheon Intl (ICN).
What is the time difference between Washington, D.C. and Nanjing?
Nanjing is 12 hours ahead of Washington, D.C. (China Time vs Eastern 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 Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $1,089, about $662 less than Sunday fares (38% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Washington, D.C. to Nanjing trip for November. Fares historically average $1,210 round-trip in that month - typically $766 less than the most expensive month, which is July (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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