Cheap flights from Nanjing to Almaty from $340 NKG → ALA
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) → Almaty Airport (ALA)
The cheapest return found recently is $503 with Cathay Pacific, 18 Jan 2027 – 18 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $340 with Air China, 11 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $340, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $503, 18 Jan 2027 to 18 Feb 2027
- Usual return price
- $564 to $643
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $564 to $643.
Cheapest return found recently
$503
18 Jan 2027 – 18 Feb 2027 · Cathay Pacific
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) → Almaty Airport (ALA)
Leaves 2:15 p.m. · Return leaves 8:50 p.m. · 45 h 25 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) · overnight connection · 23 h connection
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$503 18 Jan 2027 – 18 Feb 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $476 to $627.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 10 departure dates from 1 Jan 2027 to 25 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 31-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 18 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
86 fares on 10 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 – 10 Feb 2027 | $679 | Air China | Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Jan 2027 – 6 Jan 2027 | $627 | China Southern Airlines | Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Jan 2027 – 31 Jan 2027 | $563 | China Southern Airlines | Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Jan 2027 – 27 Feb 2027 | $664 | China Southern Airlines | Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Jan 2027 – 27 Feb 2027 | $641 | Cathay Pacific | Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Jan 2027 – 10 Feb 2027 | $643 | Air China | Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Jan 2027 – 20 Feb 2027 | $550 | Cathay Pacific | Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027 | $617 | Air China | Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Jan 2027 – 18 Feb 2027 | $503 | Cathay Pacific | Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Jan 2027 – 19 Feb 2027 | $568 | China Southern Airlines | Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: China Southern Airlines, Air China, Cathay Pacific.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $293 to $322.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$340
11 Jan 2027 · Air China
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) → Almaty Airport (ALA)
Leaves 11:15 a.m. · 11 h 55 min trip
stops unknown
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$340 11 Jan 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
$281 18 Jan 2027found 6 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 45 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $212 to $308.
At $340, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates from 11 Jan 2027 to 30 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 11 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
4 fares on 3 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan 2027 | $340 | Air China | Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | stops unknown | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 Jan 2027 | $281 | Cathay Pacific | Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | stops unknown | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 30 Jan 2027 | $304 | China Southern Airlines | Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air China, Cathay Pacific, China Southern Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Nanjing to Almaty
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 18 Jan 2027 – 18 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 11 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Nanjing to Almaty?
Return
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 22% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
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| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $634 | $486 | +28% | 22 |
| 7–13 days | $551 | $550 | +11% | 13 |
| 14–29 days | $496 | $496 | Cheapest seen | 15 |
| 30–59 days | $603 | $476 | +22% | 16 |
| 60–89 days | $506 | $489 | +2% | 41 |
| 90–179 days | $579 | $490 | +17% | 47 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (45 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $212 | $212 | Cheapest seen | 9 |
| 30–59 days | $285 | $259 | +34% | 20 |
| 60–89 days | $282 | $250 | +33% | 29 |
| 90–179 days | $292 | $242 | +38% | 21 |
| 180+ days | $360 | $360 | +70% | 11 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Yangzhou → Almaty
69 km from Nanjing
$663
$160 more than flying from Nanjing
11 Jan 2027 – 20 Feb 2027 · YTY → ALA · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Changzhou → Almaty
114 km from Nanjing
$601
$98 more than flying from Nanjing
12 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027 · CZX → ALA · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 7 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Yangzhou → Almaty
69 km from Nanjing
$373
$33 more than flying from Nanjing
20 Feb 2027 · YTY → ALA · 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 18 Jan 2027 – 18 Feb 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Nanjing to Almaty?
The cheapest return found recently is $503 with Cathay Pacific, 18 Jan 2027 to 18 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $564 to $643.
How much is a one-way flight from Nanjing to Almaty?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $340 with Air China, 11 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $281 with Cathay Pacific, 18 Jan 2027, found 6 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $293 to $322.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Nanjing to Almaty?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 22% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 45 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 14 to 29 days before departure.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Nanjing to Almaty?
Between 1 Jan 2027 and 25 Jan 2027, China Southern Airlines has the cheapest return on 4 of the 10 departure dates we hold, Air China on 3 and Cathay Pacific on 3. Between 11 Jan 2027 and 30 Jan 2027, Air China has the cheapest one-way on 1 of the 3 departure dates we hold, Cathay Pacific on 1 and China Southern Airlines on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work