Cheap flights from Shanghai to Lijiang

One-way fares from $89 · SHA → LJG · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Lijiang → Shanghai
Cheapest fare
$89

Spring Airlines · Sat, Dec 5

Cheapest month
December

from $89

Direct flights
Yes

Spring Airlines

Flight time
4h 05m

2,120 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Lijiang

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $107
  2. December 2026 Cheapest $89
  3. January 2027 $141
  4. April 2027 $336

Cheapest dates in December 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Spring Airlines
Depart13:40 Sat, Dec 5PVG → LJG 4h 05m · Direct
$89one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart15:10 Mon, Dec 7PVG → LJG 4h 20m · Direct
$90one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart15:20 Wed, Dec 9PVG → LJG 4h 10m · Direct
$90one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart09:30 Tue, Dec 15PVG → LJG 4h 15m · Direct
$100one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart13:40 Wed, Dec 16PVG → LJG 4h 05m · Direct
$100one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart15:10 Thu, Dec 17PVG → LJG 4h 20m · Direct
$100one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart15:10 Sat, Dec 19PVG → LJG 4h 20m · Direct
$105one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart13:40 Mon, Dec 21PVG → LJG 4h 05m · Direct
$105one way, per person
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About flights from Shanghai to Lijiang

Shanghai (SHA) and Lijiang (LJG) are about 2,120 km apart. Direct flights take around 4h 05m, and recent direct fares were with Spring Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $89, and December 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Shanghai to Lijiang?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $89 with Spring Airlines, departing Saturday, December 5, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $89 to $336.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Lijiang?

December 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $89 one way.

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Lijiang?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Spring Airlines.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Lijiang?

A direct flight takes about 4h 05m. Shanghai and Lijiang are around 2,120 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Lijiang?

Recent fares on this route were with Spring Airlines and THAI Airways.

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