Skyscanner home

Cheap Flights from New York to Nanking / Nanjing

Compare New York to Nanking / Nanjing flight deals

Find the cheapest month or even day of the year to fly to Nanking / Nanjing

Book the best Nanking / Nanjing fare with no extra fees

Flight deals from New York to Nanking / Nanjing

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from New York to Nanking / Nanjing Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from AED 5,424. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Nanjing.AED 2,194 per passenger.Departing Mon, Sep 14.One-way flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departing from New York Newark on Mon, Sep 14, arriving in Nanking / Nanjing.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,194, select.
Nanjing.AED 2,457 per passenger.Departing Mon, Aug 17.One-way flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departing from New York Newark on Mon, Aug 17, arriving in Nanking / Nanjing.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,457, select.
Nanjing.AED 2,474 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jan 5.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, Jan 5, arriving in Nanking / Nanjing.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,474, select.
Nanjing.AED 2,485 per passenger.Departing Sun, Oct 25.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departing from New York Newark on Sun, Oct 25, arriving in Nanking / Nanjing.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,485, select.
Nanjing.AED 2,494 per passenger.Departing Wed, Apr 29.One-way flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, Apr 29, arriving in Nanking / Nanjing.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,494, select.
Nanjing.AED 2,544 per passenger.Departing Sun, May 10.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, May 10, arriving in Nanking / Nanjing.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,544, select.
Nanjing.AED 2,661 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jul 31.One-way flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, Jul 31, arriving in Nanking / Nanjing.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,661, select.
Nanjing.AED 2,818 per passenger.Departing Sun, Feb 14.One-way flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, Feb 14, arriving in Nanking / Nanjing.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,818, select.
Nanjing.AED 2,898 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jun 4.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departing from New York Newark on Thu, Jun 4, arriving in Nanking / Nanjing.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,898, select.
Nanjing.AED 69,593 per passenger.Departing Mon, Dec 28.One-way flight with Royal Air Maroc.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, Dec 28, arriving in Nanking / Nanjing.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 69,593, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York to Nanking / Nanjing

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York to Nanking / Nanjing flights are currently cheapest in September.
Apr
from AED 2,494
May
from AED 2,544
Jun
from AED 2,898
Jul
from AED 2,661
Aug
from AED 2,457
Sep
from AED 2,194
Oct
from AED 2,485
Nov
Find prices
Dec
from AED 69,593
Jan
from AED 2,474
Feb
from AED 2,818
Mar
Find prices

New York to Nanking / Nanjing: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York to Nanjing below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Nanking / Nanjing.

Nanking / Nanjing

36km from central Nanjing
ClosestCheapest
from AED 2,194
Search flights

New York to Nanjing: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundAED 2,194
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from New York to Nanking / Nanjing: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from New York to Nanking / Nanjing is AED 4,060. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from New York to Nanking / Nanjing. But we found flights with one stop from AED 4,060.
There are no flights flying from New York to Nanking / Nanjing, as of April 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from New York to Nanking / Nanjing is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to Nanking / Nanjing Airport on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between New York and Nanking / Nanjing Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Nanking / Nanjing but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Nanjing is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Nanking / Nanjing is Asiana Airlines.

Flying from New York to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG): What you need to know

  • Organizing your flight from New York to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) begins with finding the most convenient airport to jet off from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are your main options in New York.

  • Nanjing is 12 hours ahead of New York. Nanjing Lukou International Airport is located in Nanjing, which follows the UTC+8 timezone.

  • Your flight from New York to NKG won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • With more people on the move during high season, it's smart to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays.

Airports in New York

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from New York to NKG leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Popular options include:

    • Incheon International Airport (ICN)

    • Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

    • Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)

  • Located around 48 kilometers from central New York, JFK can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Searching for a comfortable hotel close to John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from New York to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

  • When it comes to John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.1% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.

  • JFK's address is JFK Airport.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • Split up your flight from New York to Nanjing Lukou International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Popular stopovers between Newark Liberty International Airport and NKG include:

    • Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

    • Incheon International Airport (ICN)

    • Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

  • With public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in about 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 24 kilometers away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 30 minutes.

  • Start your vacation early with an extra night away from home. Before your New York to NKG flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport:

  • 73.3% of all departures from Newark Liberty International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • The street address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.

LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

  • From central New York, LGA is around 18 kilometers away. It takes roughly 25 minutes to get there by car and 1 hour or so if you use public transport.

  • Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near LaGuardia Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early New York to Nanjing Lukou International Airport flight:

  • LGA has a reliable on-time arrivals rating of 80.0%, so you can rely on your flight to stay on schedule and touch down when it should.

  • LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Center.

About Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)

How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)

  • Currently, AED 2,194 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Nanjing Lukou International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is AED 4,060. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from New York to NKG. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest New York to Nanjing Lukou International Airport tickets across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.

  • Never miss a deal on flight tickets from New York to NKG by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from New York to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.

The best time to fly from New York to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)

  • June is the busiest month for flights from New York to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG). Plan your visit to Nanjing in April for a more laid-back experience.

  • Lock in a New York to NKG flight ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Nanjing to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).

  • January has temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from New York to Nanjing Lukou International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Nanjing

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Nanjing right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from New York to Nanjing Lukou International Airport:

  • Your Nanjing trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions you won't want to miss include Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.

Explore more of China

  • You've seen Nanjing, now it's time to explore other parts of China. Journey around 257 kilometers east to Shanghai to tick off its must-visit sights. From 外滩-观景平台 to 外滩建筑群 and Shanghai Museum, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • If there's time to check out another major destination in China, head for Suzhou, roughly 177 kilometers east of Nanjing. Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road are among its highlights.

More travel options

Plan the rest of your trip from New York to Nanjing

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.