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Flights from Shanghai to Lijiang

Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Shanghai to Lijiang

Choose from 2 airlines flying from Shanghai to Lijiang, including Spring Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and . Spring Airlines currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to Lijiang according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Shanghai to Lijiang over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from CAD 106 and round-trip tickets from CAD 196.

Displayed flight fares from Shanghai to Lijiang are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Information for Shanghai to Lijiang Flights

The distance between Shanghai and Lijiang is 2,110.97km. It takes around 4 hours 28 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Lijiang. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceCAD 106
Cheapest return ticket priceCAD 196
Off-season travel monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance2,110.97km
Average flight time4 hours 28 minutes
Popular airlineSpring Airlines
Flight statistics for the Shanghai–Lijiang route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Shanghai to Lijiang

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

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Shanghai to Lijiang in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Lijiang is Feb, with an average price of CAD 142. The most expensive month is usually Jan, with average prices reaching CAD 349.

CAD 349
CAD 246
CAD 142
CAD 39
    Cheapest
  • CAD 349
    Jan
  • CAD 142
    Feb
  • CAD 197
    Mar
  • CAD 199
    Apr
  • CAD 225
    May
  • CAD 215
    Jun
  • CAD 302
    Jul
  • CAD 237
    Aug
  • CAD 186
    Sep
  • CAD 173
    Oct
  • CAD 197
    Nov
  • CAD 190
    Dec

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Lijiang?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Shanghai to Lijiang on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Lijiang is Sun. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Fri as fares are usually the highest.

CAD 221
CAD 204
CAD 187
CAD 169
    Cheapest
  • CAD 202
    Mon
  • CAD 193
    Tue
  • CAD 215
    Wed
  • CAD 212
    Thu
  • CAD 221
    Fri
  • CAD 211
    Sat
  • CAD 186
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Lijiang (LJG)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Spring Airlines offers one-way fares as low as CAD 106 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to LJG on Mon, Mar 2), while Beijing Capital Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from CAD 196 departing on Tue, Jan 20 and returning on Fri, Jan 23.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Shanghai to Lijiang with the following airlines, including: Spring Airlines Juneyao 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 4 hours 28 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) 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 Shanghai 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 30 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Lijiang. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Spring Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- 9C6617 (15:16) Spring Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- 9C6733 (09:03) Juneyao Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- HO1237 (15:43)
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai 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 Mon, Mar 2, with one-way flights priced at just CAD 106.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Spring 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 Shanghai to Lijiang is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Lijiang on January 17, 2026 with Beijing Capital Airlines, with prices starting at CAD 133.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Lijiang, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (PVG-LJG) is by far the most common option on this route: Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG).
  • The time difference between Lijiang and Shanghai is 0h.
  • 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.