Cheap flights from New York to Lijiang

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from New York to Lijiang and booking your next trip
Cheapest one-way flight $1,191
Air Canada, China Southern 3 stops 40 hr Tue, May 19
The cheapest one-way flight from New York to Lijiang is currently $1,191
Fastest flight 20 hr 45 min The fastest flight with stops from New York to Lijiang takes 20 hr 45 min
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

Popular airlines from New York to Lijiang

  • Air China
    15 weekly connecting flights
    JFK - LJG Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun
  • China Eastern
    4 weekly connecting flights
    JFK - LJG Every Mon, Wed
  • XiamenAir
    4 weekly connecting flights
    JFK - LJG Every Mon, Fri
  • China Southern
    2 weekly connecting flights
    JFK - LJG Every Sat

Popular airports near New York

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
    New York United States 38 min 12 mi
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
    New York United States 25 min 8 mi
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
    Newark United States 29 min 8 mi
  • New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)
    Newburgh United States 1 hr 28 min 55 mi

Popular airports near Lijiang

  • Lijiang Airport (LJG)
    Lijiang China 37 min 12 mi
  • Dali Airport (DLU)
    Dali China 2 hr 17 min 83 mi
  • Shangri-la Airport (DIG)
    Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture China 3 hr 6 min 73 mi
  • Baoshan Airport (BSD)
    Baoshan China 4 hr 50 min 140 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from New York to Lijiang

The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Canada, China Southern from $1,191.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
    The cheapest one-way flight starts at $1,191 and departs on Tue, May 19.
    20 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from New York to Lijiang.
    Lijiang has a mild subtropical climate. Jun–Oct, the peak travel period, has warm days and cool evenings, with rains during the summer monsoon (Jun–Aug). The winter (Dec–Feb) is dry with nighttime temperatures around freezing. The Sanduo Festival (Feb) is a Naxi religious celebration with dancing and traditional costumes. The Bangbang Festival (Feb/Mar, dates vary) is a celebration of spring, with flowers and ancient music. The Torch Festival (Jul/Aug, dates vary) involves torch parades and dancing.
    It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from New York to Lijiang.
    Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
    Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

    You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
    What counts as the best airline for your flights from New York to Lijiang really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from New York to Lijiang.

    In terms of flights, Air China is the most popular. Air China offers 15 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Lijiang Airport (LJG) .

    Other popular airlines flying from New York to Lijiang are:
    • China Eastern offers 4 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Lijiang Airport (LJG) .
    • XiamenAir offers 4 connecting flights per week. XiamenAir flies from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Lijiang Airport (LJG) .
    • China Southern offers 2 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Lijiang Airport (LJG) .
    The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between New York and Lijiang.
    The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Canada, China Southern from $1,191.

    Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
      No airline flies direct from New York to Lijiang.
      • There are 15 Air China connecting flights from New York to Lijiang per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
      • There are 4 China Eastern connecting flights from New York to Lijiang per week. Flights are available on Monday and Wednesday.
      • There are 4 XiamenAir connecting flights from New York to Lijiang per week. Flights are available on Monday and Friday.
      • There are 2 China Southern connecting flights from New York to Lijiang per week. Flights are available on Saturday.
      Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
      No airline flies direct from New York to Lijiang.
      • There are 15 Air China connecting flights from New York to Lijiang per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
      • There are 4 China Eastern connecting flights from New York to Lijiang per week. Flights are available on Monday and Wednesday.
      • There are 4 XiamenAir connecting flights from New York to Lijiang per week. Flights are available on Monday and Friday.
      • There are 2 China Southern connecting flights from New York to Lijiang per week. Flights are available on Saturday.
      Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
      There are no direct flights from New York to Lijiang.
      It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from New York to Lijiang, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
      To book business class trips from New York to Lijiang, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

      You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
      To find last-minute flight deals from New York to Lijiang, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

      You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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