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Flight deals from Nanking / Nanjing to Melbourne

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Melbourne? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from P39,258. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Melbourne.P13,032 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Nanking / Nanjing on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From P13,032, select.
Melbourne.P13,443 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Nanking / Nanjing on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From P13,443, select.
Melbourne.P14,829 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 May.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Nanking / Nanjing on Thu, 28 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From P14,829, select.
Melbourne.P15,735 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Jun.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Nanking / Nanjing on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From P15,735, select.
Melbourne.P16,985 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Dec.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Nanking / Nanjing on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From P16,985, select.
Melbourne.P16,985 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Nanking / Nanjing on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From P16,985, select.
Melbourne.P17,021 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Oct.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Nanking / Nanjing on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From P17,021, select.
Melbourne.P19,960 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Jul.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Nanking / Nanjing on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From P19,960, select.
Melbourne.P21,545 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Feb.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Nanking / Nanjing on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From P21,545, select.
Melbourne.P24,700 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 Jan.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Nanking / Nanjing on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From P24,700, select.
Melbourne.P30,574 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 May.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Nanking / Nanjing on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From P30,574, select.
Melbourne.P30,636 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Sep.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Nanking / Nanjing on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From P30,636, select.
Melbourne.P30,946 per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Jun.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Nanking / Nanjing on Sun, 21 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From P30,946, select.
Melbourne.P31,011 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Nanking / Nanjing on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From P31,011, select.
Melbourne.P37,375 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Oct.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Nanking / Nanjing on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From P37,375, select.
Melbourne.P38,788 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Nanking / Nanjing on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From P38,788, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Nanking / Nanjing to Melbourne

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Nanking / Nanjing to Melbourne flights are currently cheapest in September.
May
from P14,829
Jun
from P15,735
Jul
from P19,960
Aug
from P13,443
Sep
from P13,032
Oct
from P17,021
Nov
from P16,985
Dec
from P16,985
Jan
from P24,700
Feb
from P21,545
Mar
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Apr
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Direct flights from Nanking / Nanjing to Melbourne

Alternative Nanking / Nanjing to Melbourne routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Nanking / Nanjing to Melbourne? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Melbourne Essendon

11km from central Melbourne
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Melbourne Tullamarine

19km from central Melbourne
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from P13,032
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Melbourne Avalon

50km from central Melbourne
from P16,436
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Nanjing to Melbourne: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundP13,032
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time10 hrs, 25 mins
Most popular airlineQantas
Average flights per week6

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

There are 3 airports in Melbourne: Melbourne Essendon, Melbourne Tullamarine and Melbourne Avalon.
The best price we found for a return flight from Nanking / Nanjing to Melbourne is P34,842. 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.
10 hours and 25 minutes is the average flight time from Nanking / Nanjing to Melbourne.
Qantas and China Eastern fly direct from Nanking / Nanjing to Melbourne.
As of May 2026, there are 12 flights per week flying from Nanking / Nanjing to Melbourne.
The cheapest month to fly from Nanking / Nanjing to Melbourne is usually June.
If you're flying from Nanking / Nanjing Airport, the cheapest airport near Melbourne is Melbourne Tullamarine – which is 18.8 km away from the centre of Melbourne. We've found flights into this airport from P34,842.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Melbourne on Sunday, 28 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 25 minutes.
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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 12°C. February is typically the warmest month in Melbourne, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is September.
Currently, Cathay Pacific and China Eastern offer the cheapest flight tickets to Melbourne.

Flying from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Melbourne: what you need to know

  • Expect to be in the air for 11 hours 10 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Melbourne.

  • Nanjing Lukou International Airport is located in Nanjing. Based in the UTC+11 timezone, Melbourne is three hours ahead of Nanjing.

  • Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the most popular route, with two weekly departures to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from NKG to MEL is with China Eastern Airlines at 21:25. Opt for the first departure with China Eastern Airlines at 20:55 if you want to fly out earlier.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to catch your NKG to Melbourne flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling during a peak time like June? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Direct Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Melbourne tickets are available for booking. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) will be where your journey ends.

  • Book your seat with China Eastern Airlines. This well-known carrier offers direct flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Melbourne.

  • A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore another city. When browsing for plane tickets from NKG to Melbourne, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:

    • Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

    • Changi International Airport (SIN)

    • Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

  • To reach NKG from central Nanjing, it takes around 40 minutes if you're going by car. It's roughly 40 kilometers from the airport to the city centre.

  • Catching an early flight from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Melbourne? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near NKG:

  • Nanjing Lukou International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from NKG land at their destination as scheduled 85.92% of the time.

  • You'll find NKG at Yingbin Rd.

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

  • P13,032 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Melbourne flight. A return plane ticket right now is P34,842. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

  • Get cheap flights from NKG to Melbourne by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.

  • May is the best month for landing an incredible deal on Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Melbourne tickets. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.

  • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from NKG to Melbourne by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Melbourne.

Airports in Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne takes around 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 24 kilometers away.

  • Getting there by public transport takes around 40 minutes.

  • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Melbourne. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:

  • Follow your own route with a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and chase adventure across Melbourne and beyond.

  • Reserving your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks in advance of your flight from NKG to Melbourne can help you lock in the lowest rate.

Avalon Airport (AVV)

  • Avalon Airport (AVV) is about 56 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. Following your flight from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Melbourne, it'll take you around 50 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.

  • If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 2 hours 5 minutes.

  • There are some fantastic accommodation options within a quick drive of AVV. Ease into relaxation mode at Corio Bay Motel after your NKG to Melbourne flight.

  • Sixt, Kangaroo Rental and yesaway car hire make picking up an Avalon Airport rental car quick and easy. These companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.

  • Don't pay more than you need to. Securing your ride three weeks before your arrival at AVV can get you a lower rate.

Essendon Airport (MEB)

  • Find your way to the city centre after your flight from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Melbourne has landed. Central Melbourne is around 19 kilometers from Essendon Airport (MEB) and takes roughly 25 minutes to get to by car.

  • The journey will take you around 1 hour 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.

  • Reserve a hotel close to MEB and go from the runway to resting in a snap. Whether you have a late NKG to Melbourne flight or just want to simplify your travel plans, these stays offer convenience when you need it most:

  • Be in control of the next part of your journey by picking up an Essendon Airport rental car. East Coast, Ace Rental Cars and Goldcar are some companies you can book with.

  • Booking at least a few weeks in advance of your flight from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Melbourne is a smart way to go. Along with more affordable prices, you'll have a wider selection of vehicle makes and models at MEB.

Best time to go to Melbourne

  • Visit Melbourne in high season if you prefer a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Melbourne in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.

  • When booking your Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Melbourne plane ticket, think about the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from NKG to Melbourne in July when temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).

More about Melbourne

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Melbourne right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Melbourne:

  • National Gallery of Victoria and Federation Square are a couple of big attractions to add to your Melbourne itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Eureka Skydeck 88.

Explore more of Australia

  • Melbourne is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Australia you should also see. About 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a trip to Canberra will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.

  • Around 451 kilometres south-east of Melbourne, Launceston is another favourite stop in Australia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to City Park, Tamar Island Wetlands and James Boag Brewery Experience.

Plan the rest of your trip from Nanjing to Melbourne

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