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Flights from Seoul to Nanjing

Nonstop flights from Seoul (ICN) to Nanjing (NKG) take about 1h 41m (942 km). Korean Air, China Eastern and Asiana Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $160 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Seoul to Nanjing

Carriers on ICN–NKG according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Korean Airnonstop fare seen✈ China Easternnonstop fare seen✈ Asiana Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Seoul to Nanjing fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Apr 2027, from $160 one-way. With stops: Oct 2026, from $85. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$16129 Oct 2026 · China Eastern$85 · 1 stop27 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$18310 Nov 2026 · China Eastern$88 · 1 stop10 Nov 2026
Apr 2027$16025 Apr 2027 · Korean Air—
May 2027$1925 May 2027 · Korean Air—

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $85 in October 2026, against $160 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 2 of 2 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Seoul to Nanjing, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Seoul to Nanjing flights

How long is the flight from Seoul to Nanjing?
A nonstop flight from Seoul (ICN) to Nanjing (NKG) takes about 1h 41m, covering 942 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Seoul from Nanjing by air?
The great-circle distance between Incheon International Airport and Nanjing Lukou International Airport is 942 km (585 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Seoul to Nanjing?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the ICN–NKG route include Korean Air, China Eastern and Asiana Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Seoul to Nanjing cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on ICN–NKG was $160 USD with Korean Air (nonstop), departing 25 Apr 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Nanjing?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $85 one-way, against $192 for May 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Seoul to Nanjing?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $104 with one stop against $160 nonstop, a saving of $56. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from South Korea to Nanjing?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Nanjing visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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