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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Tokyo? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $507. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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

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

Alternative Nanking / Nanjing to Tokyo routes

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

Nanjing to Tokyo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$506
Cheapest month to flyOctober

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

There are 3 airports in Tokyo: Tokyo Haneda, Tokyo Narita and Ibaraki.
The best price we found for a return flight from Nanking / Nanjing to Tokyo is $506. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Nanking / Nanjing to Tokyo. But we found flights with one or more stops from $506.
As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Nanking / Nanjing to Tokyo.
The cheapest month to fly from Nanking / Nanjing to Tokyo is usually October.
If you're flying from Nanking / Nanjing Airport, the cheapest airport near Tokyo is Tokyo Narita – which is 63.7 km away from the centre of Tokyo. We've found flights into this airport from $506.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Tokyo on Thursday, 8 October 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Nanking / Nanjing Airport and Tokyo. Most routes have one or more stops.
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 Tokyo 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 Tokyo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In June, the average temperature is usually around 24°C. August is typically the warmest month in Tokyo, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is February, with temperatures averaging 15°C. The rainiest month is May.
Currently, Hong Kong Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Tokyo.

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

  • Nanjing Lukou International Airport is located in Nanjing. Following the UTC+9 timezone, Tokyo is one hour ahead of Nanjing.

  • Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) is the most traveled route. When looking for your flight, you can choose from seven services a week between NKG and NRT.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your NKG to Tokyo flight.

  • Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

  • You can book a direct Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Tokyo ticket. Start your trip at NKG and land at Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT).

  • China Eastern Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Tokyo.

  • A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing for plane tickets from NKG to Tokyo, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:

    • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

    • Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

    • Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)

  • NKG is around 40 kilometres from central Nanjing. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.

  • Searching for a hotel near NKG? If you're catching an early flight from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Tokyo, these stays will put you moments from check-in:

  • 86% of flights leaving Nanjing Lukou International Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its solid on-time performance, delays are unlikely when jetting out of NKG.

  • You'll find NKG at Yingbin Rd.

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

  • $286 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Tokyo flight. A return plane ticket starts from $506. These fares may change based on availability and demand.

  • To find cheap flights from NKG to Tokyo, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets are first released.

  • The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Tokyo throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.

  • There's no need to keep checking in to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's an updated deal for cheap flights from NKG to Tokyo.

  • Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Tokyo by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'

Airports in Tokyo

Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)

  • The distance from Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to central Tokyo is roughly 19 kilometres. It'll take you about 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Tokyo, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near HND:

  • Booking your ride from Tokyo Haneda International Airport around three weeks in advance of your flight from NKG to Tokyo can help you get the lowest rate.

  • The street address for HND is 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.

Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)

  • Once your flight from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Tokyo has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in around 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Tokyo is roughly 56 kilometres from Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT).

  • You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour on public transport.

  • Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near NRT. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your NKG to Tokyo flight:

  • Lock in the best price by booking your ride from NRT four weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a greater selection of vehicles.

  • You can find Tokyo Narita International Airport at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.

Best time to go to Tokyo

  • March is the most popular month for flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Tokyo. To avoid the crowds, plan your trip to Tokyo in December.

  • When booking your Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Tokyo plane ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Tokyo, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 29ºC.

  • January has average temperatures of between 9ºC and 15ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from NKG to Tokyo around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

More about Tokyo

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Tokyo right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Tokyo:

  • There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Sensho-ji, Tokyo Skytree and Ginza Central Street are leading attractions which should be on any good Tokyo itinerary.

Explore more of Japan

  • Osaka is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Tokyo. Around 402 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.

  • Nagoya is another standout destination in Japan and is around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. No journey is complete without dropping by Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.

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