Melbourne (MEL) to Nanjing (NKG) flights
An economy award from Melbourne (MEL) to Nanjing (NKG) starts at 31,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $101.20. One airline flies nonstop from Melbourne (MEL) to Nanjing (NKG): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 5,080 miles (8,175 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 18 ways to fly it with one stop, through Taipei, Xiamen and Shanghai and more.
How many miles MEL to NKG costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines | 31,000 | $101.20–472.94 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 43,500 | $91.20–282.94 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from MEL to NKG
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book MEL to NKG with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines
MEL to NKG with one stop
18 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Taipei (TPE)China Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines
- Via Xiamen (XMN)Xiamen Airlines the whole way
+2 - Via Shanghai (PVG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Airlines the whole way
- Via Shenzhen (SZX)Shenzhen Airlines the whole way
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- Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines the whole wayAQ+3
- Via Sydney (SYD)Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more, then China Eastern Airlines
- Via Haikou (HAK)Hainan Airlines the whole wayQW
- Via Qingdao (TAO)Beijing Capital Airlines, then Shandong Airlines
- Via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)Jetstar, Vietnam Airlines and 1 more, then China Eastern Airlines
- Via Hanoi (HAN)Vietnam Airlines, then Xiamen Airlines
- Via Seoul (ICN)Korean Air the whole way
- Via Jakarta (CGK)Garuda Indonesia and Qantas, then Xiamen Airlines
- Via Singapore (SIN)Scoot the whole way+2
- Via Kuala Lumpur (KUL)AirAsia X, Malaysia Airlines and 2 more, then China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines and 1 more
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MEL to NKG: common questions
How many miles does MEL to NKG cost?
In economy it starts at 31,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $101.20. Next cheapest: Qantas Frequent Flyer (43,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MEL to NKG?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Melbourne (MEL) to Nanjing (NKG).
How far is Melbourne from Nanjing by plane?
Melbourne (MEL) and Nanjing (NKG) are 5,080 miles (8,175 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book MEL to NKG award flights?
8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Melbourne and Nanjing?
The most direct connections are through Taipei (TPE), Xiamen (XMN), Shanghai (PVG), Hong Kong (HKG) and Shenzhen (SZX). On 10 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Xiamen Airlines through Xiamen.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.