Travelling from Los Angeles to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG): What you need to know
Los Angeles has two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Los Angeles to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
Nanjing Lukou International Airport is located in Nanjing. The city follows the UTC+8 timezone and is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Los Angeles to NKG.
With more people on the move during high season, it's a good idea to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Los Angeles to NKG leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Some popular options include:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
LAX is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Nanjing Lukou International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near Los Angeles International Airport:
81.05% of flights leaving Los Angeles International Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, delays are unlikely when taking off from LAX.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Los Angeles to NKG flight? Check in to a hotel near Van Nuys Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
About Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
Consider staying in a hotel near NKG if you have a late flight from Los Angeles to Nanjing Lukou International Airport. Settle into one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
The street address for NKG is Yingbin Rd.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
At the moment, R 6,430 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Nanjing Lukou International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 11,668. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Los Angeles to NKG. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Los Angeles to Nanjing Lukou International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Nanjing. June is when most people book flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Before locking in your Los Angeles to NKG plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Nanjing, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Nanjing Lukou International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Nanjing
Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Nanjing:
Your visit to Nanjing wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Highlights that are worth your time include Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Explore more of China
Shanghai is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Nanjing. Around 257 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include 外滩-观景平台, 外滩建筑群 and Shanghai Museum.
Suzhou is another essential stop in China and is around 177 kilometres east of Nanjing. No trip is complete without a visit to Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road.
