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Flying from Chengdu to Lijiang

The distance between Chengdu and Lijiang is approximately 564.85km. The average flight time between Chengdu and Lijiang is 1 hour 20 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in July. October is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
S$ 59
Shenzhen Airlines Shenzhen Airlines CTU-LJG 1h 30m · Direct Sun, Aug 30
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Cheapest return
S$ 141
Beijing Capital Airlines Beijing Capital Airlines CTU-LJG 1h 20m · Direct Tue, Aug 25 - Mon, Aug 31
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Shenzhen Airlines Shenzhen Airlines Cheapest · From S$ 59 Air China Air China Most booked
Best time to book
December
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
564.85km
Flight distance
1h 20m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest flights from Chengdu to Lijiang in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at S$ 59, and round-trip direct tickets start at S$ 141.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        TFU 22:20
        1h 20m
        Direct
        LJG 23:40
        Chengdu - Lijiang | Tue, Aug 25 | Beijing Capital Airlines
        LJG 22:30
        1h 15m
        Direct
        TFU 23:45
        Lijiang - Chengdu | Mon, Aug 31 | Qingdao Airlines
        S$ 141 S$ 173
        18% off
        18% off
        S$ 173 S$ 141
      • TFU 06:55
        1h 30m
        Direct
        LJG 08:25
        Chengdu - Lijiang | Tue, Aug 25 | Shenzhen Airlines
        LJG 22:30
        1h 15m
        Direct
        TFU 23:45
        Lijiang - Chengdu | Mon, Aug 31 | Qingdao Airlines
        S$ 143 S$ 173
        17% off
        17% off
        S$ 173 S$ 143
      • TFU 07:50
        1h 20m
        Direct
        LJG 09:10
        Chengdu - Lijiang | Tue, Aug 25 | Lucky Air
        LJG 22:30
        1h 15m
        Direct
        TFU 23:45
        Lijiang - Chengdu | Mon, Aug 31 | Qingdao Airlines
        S$ 147 S$ 173
        15% off
        15% off
        S$ 173 S$ 147
      • TFU 20:10
        1h 20m
        Direct
        LJG 21:30
        Chengdu - Lijiang | Tue, Aug 25 | Qingdao Airlines
        LJG 22:30
        1h 15m
        Direct
        TFU 23:45
        Lijiang - Chengdu | Mon, Aug 31 | Qingdao Airlines
        S$ 147
        15% off
        S$ 173 S$ 147
      • TFU 22:00
        1h 5m
        Direct
        LJG 23:05
        Chengdu - Lijiang | Tue, Aug 25 | Sichuan Airlines
        LJG 22:30
        1h 15m
        Direct
        TFU 23:45
        Lijiang - Chengdu | Mon, Aug 31 | Qingdao Airlines
        S$ 149
        14% off
        S$ 173 S$ 149
      • TFU 21:10
        1h 20m
        Direct
        LJG 22:30
        Chengdu - Lijiang | Tue, Aug 25 | Chengdu Airlines
        LJG 22:30
        1h 15m
        Direct
        TFU 23:45
        Lijiang - Chengdu | Mon, Aug 31 | Qingdao Airlines
        S$ 149
        14% off
        S$ 173 S$ 149
      • TFU 06:55
        1h 30m
        Direct
        LJG 08:25
        Chengdu - Lijiang | Thu, Sep 3 | Shenzhen Airlines
        LJG 23:35
        1h 20m
        Direct
        TFU 00:55
        Lijiang - Chengdu | Sun, Sep 6 | Sichuan Airlines
        S$ 154
        11% off
        S$ 173 S$ 154
      • TFU 06:55
        1h 30m
        Direct
        LJG 08:25
        Chengdu - Lijiang | Tue, Sep 1 | Shenzhen Airlines
        LJG 23:45
        1h 10m
        Direct
        CTU 00:55
        Lijiang - Chengdu | Tue, Sep 8 | Tibet Airlines
        S$ 154
        11% off
        S$ 173 S$ 154
      • TFU 21:10
        1h 20m
        Direct
        LJG 22:30
        Chengdu - Lijiang | Thu, Aug 27 | Chengdu Airlines
        LJG 21:45
        1h 20m
        Direct
        TFU 23:05
        Lijiang - Chengdu | Mon, Aug 31 | Lucky Air
        S$ 155
        10% off
        S$ 173 S$ 155
      • TFU 22:20
        1h 20m
        Direct
        LJG 23:40
        Chengdu - Lijiang | Thu, Aug 27 | Beijing Capital Airlines
        LJG 21:45
        1h 20m
        Direct
        TFU 23:05
        Lijiang - Chengdu | Mon, Aug 31 | Lucky Air
        S$ 155
        10% off
        S$ 173 S$ 155
      • CTU 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LJG 14:00
        Chengdu - Lijiang | Mon, Aug 17 | Normal Airline
        LJG 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CTU 16:00
        Lijiang - Chengdu | Wed, Aug 19 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        TFU 06:55
        1h 30m
        Direct
        LJG 08:25
        Chengdu - Lijiang | Sun, Aug 30 | Shenzhen Airlines
        S$ 59 S$ 77
        23% off
        23% off
        S$ 77 S$ 59
      • TFU 07:50
        1h 30m
        Direct
        LJG 09:20
        Chengdu - Lijiang | Sun, Aug 30 | Lucky Air
        S$ 63 S$ 77
        18% off
        18% off
        S$ 77 S$ 63
      • TFU 07:50
        1h 30m
        Direct
        LJG 09:20
        Chengdu - Lijiang | Mon, Aug 31 | Lucky Air
        S$ 63 S$ 77
        18% off
        18% off
        S$ 77 S$ 63
      • TFU 07:20
        1h 30m
        Direct
        LJG 08:50
        Chengdu - Lijiang | Tue, Sep 1 | Lucky Air
        S$ 63
        18% off
        S$ 77 S$ 63
      • TFU 07:20
        1h 30m
        Direct
        LJG 08:50
        Chengdu - Lijiang | Thu, Sep 3 | Lucky Air
        S$ 63
        18% off
        S$ 77 S$ 63
      • TFU 06:55
        1h 30m
        Direct
        LJG 08:25
        Chengdu - Lijiang | Sun, Aug 23 | Shenzhen Airlines
        S$ 65
        16% off
        S$ 77 S$ 65
      • TFU 07:50
        1h 30m
        Direct
        LJG 09:20
        Chengdu - Lijiang | Wed, Aug 26 | Lucky Air
        S$ 67
        13% off
        S$ 77 S$ 67
      • TFU 21:10
        1h 20m
        Direct
        LJG 22:30
        Chengdu - Lijiang | Mon, Aug 31 | Chengdu Airlines
        S$ 69
        10% off
        S$ 77 S$ 69
      • TFU 07:20
        1h 30m
        Direct
        LJG 08:50
        Chengdu - Lijiang | Wed, Sep 2 | Lucky Air
        S$ 69
        10% off
        S$ 77 S$ 69
      • TFU 07:20
        1h 30m
        Direct
        LJG 08:50
        Chengdu - Lijiang | Sat, Sep 5 | Lucky Air
        S$ 69
        10% off
        S$ 77 S$ 69
      • CTU 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LJG 14:00
        Chengdu - Lijiang | Mon, Aug 17 | Normal Airline
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Popular airlines from Chengdu to Lijiang

You can choose from 9 airlines flying from Chengdu to Lijiang, including Air China, Sichuan Airlines and Qingdao Airlines. Shenzhen Airlines currently offers the cheapest direct ticket on this route.
Air China logo Air China
Sichuan Airlines logo Sichuan Airlines
Qingdao Airlines logo Qingdao Airlines
Tibet Airlines logo Tibet Airlines
Chengdu Airlines logo Chengdu Airlines
Kunming Air logo Kunming Air
Shenzhen Airlines logo Shenzhen Airlines
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Beijing Capital Airlines logo Beijing Capital Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Chengdu to Lijiang according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Chengdu to Lijiang.

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Chengdu to Lijiang?

The average price of one-way flights from Chengdu to Lijiang purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Chengdu to Lijiang is December, with an average price of S$ 92, and the most expensive month is February, with an average price of up to S$ 132.

S$ 132
S$ 112
S$ 92
S$ 72
    Cheapest
  • S$ 109
    Aug
  • S$ 114
    Sep
  • S$ 107
    Oct
  • S$ 120
    Nov
  • S$ 92
    Dec
  • S$ 102
    Jan
  • S$ 132
    Feb
  • S$ 113
    Mar
  • S$ 125
    Apr
  • S$ 125
    May
  • S$ 125
    Jun
  • S$ 127
    Jul

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Chengdu (CTU) to Lijiang (LJG)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Shenzhen Airlines offers one-way fares as low as S$ 59 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. TFU to LJG on Sun, Aug 30), while Beijing Capital Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from S$ 141 departing on Tue, Aug 25 and returning on Mon, Aug 31.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Chengdu to Lijiang with the following airlines, including: Air China Sichuan Airlines Qingdao Airlines Tibet Airlines Chengdu Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 20 minutes to fly from Chengdu (CTU) to Lijiang (LJG).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chengdu to Lijiang is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 74 flight per week flying from Chengdu to Lijiang. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Sichuan Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- 3U4669 (20:49) Tibet Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- TV9909 (22:38) China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU3271 (21:48)
  • To find best deals on flights from Chengdu to Lijiang, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, Aug 30, with one-way flights priced at just S$ 59.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Shenzhen Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Lijiang travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Chengdu to Lijiang is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chengdu to Lijiang on August 31, 2026 with Shenzhen Airlines, with prices starting at S$ 59.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Lijiang, with Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (TFU-LJG) is by far the most common option on this route: Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG).
  • The time difference between Lijiang and Chengdu is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Chengdu to Lijiang is S$ 133. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Chengdu to Lijiang is S$ 279. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Chengdu and Lijiang, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

Flights from Chengdu to Lijiang

Discovering Lijiang: A Journey Through Time and Nature

Lijiang, located in the Yunnan Province of southwestern China, is a captivating city that offers a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. This UNESCO World Heritage site is renowned for its well-preserved ancient town, which dates back over 800 years. Lijiang is home to the Naxi people, one of the ethnic minorities in China, and their rich traditions and customs can be experienced throughout the city.

Aside from its historical significance, Lijiang boasts stunning natural landscapes. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, crystal-clear rivers, and picturesque valleys, it has become a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Lijiang's iconic landmark, offers breathtaking views and opportunities for hiking, skiing, and cable car rides.

Airports in Lijiang

Lijiang has one main airport, Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG), which is conveniently located just 30 kilometers south of the city center. The airport serves both domestic and international flights, connecting Lijiang to major cities in China and select destinations in Southeast Asia.

Flight Time and Layovers

The estimated flight time from Chengdu to Lijiang is approximately 2 hours. Direct flights are available, eliminating the need for layovers and ensuring a hassle-free journey.

Tips for Choosing Flights

  • Consider booking your flight in advance to secure the best deals and availability.
  • Check for any additional charges or baggage restrictions imposed by the airlines.
  • Compare prices and services offered by different airlines to find the most suitable option for your travel needs.

Best Time to Fly

The best time to fly from Chengdu to Lijiang is during the non-peak seasons, which are spring (April to May) and autumn (September to November). During these times, the weather is pleasant, and tourist crowds are relatively smaller, allowing for a more enjoyable and peaceful experience.

Popular Airlines

Several airlines operate flights from Chengdu to Lijiang, including China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and Lucky Air. These airlines provide reliable services and offer various options for flight times and prices.

Travelling to Lijiang

Upon arrival at Lijiang Sanyi International Airport, travelers can easily commute to the city center using taxis or pre-arranged airport transfer services. The common payment mode in Lijiang is cash, although credit cards are widely accepted in hotels and larger establishments. It is recommended to have Chinese currency on hand for smaller establishments and local markets.

For international visitors, a valid passport and an appropriate visa are required to enter China. It is advisable to check the Chinese embassy or consulate in your country for visa application procedures and requirements prior to your trip.

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When choosing to book your flight from Chengdu to Lijiang, Trip.com provides a seamless and reliable platform. With a user-friendly interface and a wide selection of flights, Trip.com ensures that you can find the best deals and options to suit your preferences. Additionally, Trip.com offers exclusive benefits such as Trip Coins loyalty points, which can be earned and redeemed for further savings on future bookings.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.