Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG): what you need to know
Nanjing's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Nanjing 15 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your SFO to NKG flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between SFO and NKG include:
Kansai International Airport
Beijing Capital International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
At the moment, R 7,030 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 12,324. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SFO to NKG if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across each month and bag a great deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from SFO to NKG by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
77.36% of flights that depart San Francisco International Airport land at their destination on time.
San Francisco International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near SFO. Whether you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late San Francisco International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near NKG instead:
Pick up a Nanjing Lukou International Airport rental car and explore parts of Nanjing that aren't the typical tourist stops. Check out the deals from Hertz.
Book your ride from Nanjing Lukou International Airport a few weeks before your trip to get the lowest price possible. If you're planning to travel during a peak period, it's smart to book even earlier.
Getting from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to central Nanjing
You'll find NKG at Yingbin Rd.
Nanjing Lukou International Airport to central Nanjing has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
When to fly to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
April is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Nanjing in February.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Nanjing during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SFO to NKG in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Nanjing has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres east of Nanjing, a visit to Shanghai will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like The Bund Sightseeing Avenue, Yu Garden and Shanghai Tower.
Around 451 kilometres west of Nanjing, Wuhan is another favourite stop in China. Start your sightseeing at Yellow Crane Tower, East Lake and Hubei Provincial Museum.
