Cheap flights from Nanjing to Beijing

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Cheapest round-trip flights $531
Shenzhen 1 stop 17 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest round-trip flight from Nanjing to Beijing is currently $531
Cheapest one-way flight $266
Shenzhen 1 stop 17 hr Wed, May 6
The cheapest one-way flight from Nanjing to Beijing is currently $266
Last-minute weekend getaway $531
Shenzhen 1 stop 17 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Nanjing to Beijing is currently $531
Cheapest business class flights $1,647
China Southern 1 stop 15 hr Thu, May 21 — Mon, May 25
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Nanjing to Beijing is currently $1,647
Fastest flight 1 hr 50 min The fastest nonstop flight from Nanjing to Beijing takes 1 hr 50 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Nanjing to Beijing is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically February.
November
Cheapest
Typical prices: $350–425
February
Most expensive
Typical prices: $530–700

Popular airlines from Nanjing to Beijing

  • Air China
    Nonstop
    32 weekly nonstop flights
    NKG - PEK, PKX Every day
    53 weekly connecting flights
    NKG - PEK, PKX Every day
  • China Eastern
    Nonstop
    Typical price: $405–465
    19 weekly nonstop flights
    NKG - PKX Every day
    165 weekly connecting flights
    NKG - PEK, PKX Every day
  • China Southern
    from $771
    Typical price: $720–1,150
    80 weekly connecting flights
    NKG - PKX Every day
  • Sichuan Airlines
    33 weekly connecting flights
    NKG - PEK Every day
  • Shandong
    from $657
    Typical price: $600–870
    27 weekly connecting flights
    NKG - PEK Every day
  • XiamenAir
    from $1,291
    Typical price: $1,400–2,100
    22 weekly connecting flights
    NKG - PKX Every day

Popular airports near Nanjing

  • Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
    Nanjing China 51 min 22 mi
  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
    Shanghai China 3 hr 16 min 160 mi
  • Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)
    Wuxi China 2 hr 12 min 103 mi
  • Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE)
    Hefei China 2 hr 25 min 106 mi

Popular airports near Beijing

  • Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
    Beijing China 33 min 15 mi
  • Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
    Beijing China 1 hr 5 min 27 mi
  • Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN)
    Tianjin China 1 hr 40 min 73 mi
  • Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport (SJW)
    Shijiazhuang China 2 hr 51 min 145 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Nanjing to Beijing

The cheapest flights from Nanjing to Beijing are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $350 to $425.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Nanjing to Beijing recently found on Google Flights was with Shenzhen from $531. The cheapest one-way flight was with Shenzhen from $266.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Nanjing to Beijing is $771, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
  • The cheapest Shandong flight from Nanjing to Beijing is $657, flying from May 14 to May 17.
  • The cheapest XiamenAir flight from Nanjing to Beijing is $1,291, flying from May 14 to May 17.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Nanjing to Beijing starts at $531 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $266 and departs on Wed, May 6.
1 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Nanjing to Beijing.
Peak travel season is Jun–Oct. Summer (Jun–Sep) is very hot and humid, with frequent rain. Winter (Dec–Feb) is dry and cold. Key events include Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb, dates vary), the Huangyaguan Great Wall Marathon (Great Wall of China, May), the Chrysanthemum Festival (Sep–Oct) and the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (Sep/Oct, dates vary).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Nanjing to Beijing.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Nanjing to Beijing really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Nanjing to Beijing.

In terms of nonstop flights, Air China is the most popular. Air China offers 32 nonstop flights and 53 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) , Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) .

In terms of flights, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 19 nonstop flights and 165 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) , Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) .

Other popular airlines flying from Nanjing to Beijing are:
  • China Southern offers 80 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) .
  • Sichuan Airlines offers 33 connecting flights per week. Sichuan Airlines flies from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) .
  • Shandong offers 27 connecting flights per week. Shandong flies from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) .
  • XiamenAir offers 22 connecting flights per week. XiamenAir flies from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Nanjing and Beijing.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Nanjing to Beijing recently found on Google Flights was with Shenzhen from $531. The cheapest one-way flight was with Shenzhen from $266.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Nanjing to Beijing is $771, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
  • The cheapest Shandong flight from Nanjing to Beijing is $657, flying from May 14 to May 17.
  • The cheapest XiamenAir flight from Nanjing to Beijing is $1,291, flying from May 14 to May 17.
Air China and China Eastern fly direct from Nanjing to Beijing.
  • There are 32 Air China direct flights from Nanjing to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 19 China Eastern direct flights from Nanjing to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Nanjing and Beijing at price $531 is offered by Shenzhen from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
Air China and China Eastern fly direct from Nanjing to Beijing.
  • There are 32 Air China direct flights from Nanjing to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 19 China Eastern direct flights from Nanjing to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Nanjing to Beijing on a daily basis.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Nanjing to Beijing, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Nanjing and Beijing start at $1,647 from Thu, May 21 to Mon, May 25 with China Southern.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Nanjing and Beijing start at $531 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
To book business class trips from Nanjing to Beijing, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Nanjing and Beijing starts at $531 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Shenzhen.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Nanjing and Beijing at price $531 is offered by Shenzhen from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Nanjing to Beijing, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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