Cheap Flights from Dalian (DLC) to Nanjing (NKG)

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Flight deals from Dalian to Nanking / Nanjing

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Dalian Airport to Nanking / Nanjing Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $757. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Dalian to Nanking / Nanjing flights are currently cheapest in September.

Direct flights from Dalian to Nanking / Nanjing

Dalian to Nanking / Nanjing: Alternative routes

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

Dalian to Nanjing: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$364
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time1 hr, 53 mins
Most popular airlineXiamen Airlines
Average flights per week129

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Dalian to Nanking / Nanjing is $364. 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.
1 hour and 53 minutes is the average flight time from Dalian to Nanking / Nanjing.
Xiamen Airlines, China Eastern and China Southern fly direct from Dalian to Nanking / Nanjing.
As of July 2026, there are 129 flights per week flying from Dalian to Nanking / Nanjing.
The cheapest month to fly from Dalian to Nanking / Nanjing is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Dalian Airport to Nanking / Nanjing Airport on Tuesday, 8 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 53 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 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.

Currently, China Eastern and China Southern offer the cheapest flight tickets to Nanking / Nanjing.

Travelling from Dalian Airport (DLC) to Nanking / Nanjing Airport (NKG): what you need to know

  • Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Dalian Airport to Nanking / Nanjing Airport.

  • Dalian and Nanjing are in the same timezone, UTC+8.

  • There are 57 Dalian Airport to Nanking / Nanjing Airport flights each week to choose from.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your DLC to NKG flight.

  • Flying during a peak time like May? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • There are direct flights from Dalian Airport to Nanking / Nanjing Airport, so getting to Nanjing (and then touring more of China!) is easy. Top airlines that fly nonstop include:

  • Juneyao Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.

  • With an impressive 89.1% of services arriving as scheduled, China Eastern is the most punctual carrier operating DLC to NKG flights.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dalian Airport to Nanking / Nanjing Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between DLC and NKG:

    • Shanghai Pudong Airport

    • Beijing Capital Airport

    • Beijing Daxing Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Dalian Airport (DLC) to Nanking / Nanjing Airport (NKG)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Dalian Airport to Nanking / Nanjing Airport flight is $231. A round-trip ticket right now is $366. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DLC to NKG if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.

  • Getting cheap flights from Dalian Airport to Nanking / Nanjing Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.

  • Finding cheap flights from DLC to NKG is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new deal comes up.

  • Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Dalian Airport to Nanking / Nanjing Airport.

Handy information about Dalian Airport (DLC)

  • You'll find DLC at 100 Yingke Road.

  • 89% of flights leaving Dalian Airport arrive at their destination as planned. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of DLC.

  • To get to Dalian Airport from central Dalian, it takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes on public transport.

  • Catching an early flight from Dalian Airport to Nanking / Nanjing Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near DLC:

Arriving at Nanking / Nanjing Airport (NKG)

Getting from Nanking / Nanjing Airport (NKG) to central Nanjing

  • The street address for NKG is Yingbin Rd.

  • Nanking / Nanjing Airport to central Nanjing has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.

  • It takes roughly 1 hour if you're using public transport.

When to fly to Nanking / Nanjing Airport (NKG)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Dalian Airport to Nanking / Nanjing Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Nanjing based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

  • Book your flight from Dalian Airport to Nanking / Nanjing Airport for July if you'd like to go to Nanjing during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DLC to NKG sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of China

  • Nanjing has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of China waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres east of Nanjing, a trip to Shanghai will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue.

  • Around 451 kilometres west of Nanjing, Wuhan is another essential stop in China. Experience major highlights starting with Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge, East Lake Cherry Blossom Garden and Yellow Crane Tower.

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