Find Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Lijiang (SHA - LJG)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Lijiang and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$165	Spring Nonstop 4 hr Mon, May 4 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Lijiang is currently $165
Cheapest one-way flight	$69	Spring Nonstop 4 hr Wed, May 6	The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Lijiang is currently $69
Last-minute weekend getaway	$162	Spring Nonstop 4 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Lijiang is currently $162
Cheapest business class flights	$2,991	China Southern 1 stop 16 hr Fri, May 8 — Fri, May 15	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Lijiang is currently $2,991

Fastest flight	3 hr 20 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Lijiang takes 3 hr 20 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Lijiang is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $175–335
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $345–440

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Lijiang

Spring

Nonstop

from $165

Typical price: $195–405

21 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - LJG Every day
Juneyao Airlines

Nonstop

13 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - LJG Every day

36 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - LJG Every day
China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $480–940

11 weekly nonstop flights

PVG, SHA - LJG Every day

78 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - LJG Every day
Beijing Capital

Nonstop

5 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - LJG Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun
Air China

Nonstop

2 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - LJG Every Tue, Thu

30 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - LJG Every day
China Southern

from $1,365

Typical price: $950–1,350

39 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - LJG Every day

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai China 44 min 20 mi
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Shanghai China 27 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 8 min 93 mi
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)

Wuxi China 1 hr 34 min 64 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 Shanghai to Lijiang

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Lijiang are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $175 to $335.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Lijiang recently found on Google Flights was with Spring from $165. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from $69.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Spring flight from Shanghai to Lijiang is $165, flying from May 4 to May 11.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Lijiang is $1,365, flying from May 7 to May 13.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Lijiang starts at $165 from Mon, May 4 to Mon, May 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $69 and departs on Wed, May 6.

3 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Shanghai 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 Shanghai 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 Shanghai 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 Shanghai to Lijiang.

In terms of nonstop flights, Spring is the most popular. Spring offers 21 nonstop flights per week. Spring flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Lijiang Airport (LJG) .

In terms of flights, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 11 nonstop flights and 78 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Lijiang Airport (LJG) .

Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Lijiang are:

Juneyao Airlines offers 13 nonstop flights and 36 connecting flights per week. Juneyao Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Lijiang Airport (LJG) .
Beijing Capital offers 5 nonstop flights per week. Beijing Capital flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Lijiang Airport (LJG) .
Air China offers 2 nonstop flights and 30 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Lijiang Airport (LJG) .
China Southern offers 39 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Lijiang Airport (LJG) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Shanghai and Lijiang.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Lijiang recently found on Google Flights was with Spring from $165. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from $69.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Spring flight from Shanghai to Lijiang is $165, flying from May 4 to May 11.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Lijiang is $1,365, flying from May 7 to May 13.

Spring, Juneyao Airlines, Beijing Capital, China Eastern and Air China fly direct from Shanghai to Lijiang.

There are 21 Spring direct flights from Shanghai to Lijiang per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 13 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Lijiang per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 11 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Lijiang per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 5 Beijing Capital direct flights from Shanghai to Lijiang per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.
There are 2 Air China direct flights from Shanghai to Lijiang per week. Flights are available on Tuesday and Thursday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Lijiang at price $162 is offered by Spring from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

Spring, Juneyao Airlines, Beijing Capital, China Eastern and Air China fly direct from Shanghai to Lijiang.

There are 21 Spring direct flights from Shanghai to Lijiang per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 13 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Lijiang per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 11 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Lijiang per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 5 Beijing Capital direct flights from Shanghai to Lijiang per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.
There are 2 Air China direct flights from Shanghai to Lijiang per week. Flights are available on Tuesday and Thursday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Shanghai to Lijiang on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Shanghai and Lijiang start at $165 from Mon, May 4 to Mon, May 11 with Spring.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Shanghai 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.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Lijiang start at $2,991 from Fri, May 8 to Fri, May 15 with China Southern.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Lijiang start at $165 from Mon, May 4 to Mon, May 11.

To book business class trips from Shanghai 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.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Shanghai and Lijiang starts at $162 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Spring.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Lijiang at price $162 is offered by Spring from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Shanghai 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.