Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Kunming to Lijiang?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kunming and Lijiang takes around 0.97 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Kunming and Lijiang?

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The flight distance between Kunming and Lijiang is 321 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Kunming and Lijiang?

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Several carriers operate flights between Kunming and Lijiang. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include China Eastern Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Kunming?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kunming and Beijing, Shanghai, Bangkok, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Chiang Mai, Kuala Lumpur, Denpasar, Wuhan, Zhangjiajie, Krabi, Singapore, Seoul, Xi'an, Guilin, Jinghong, Kathmandu, Phnom Penh, Washington, D.C..

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Lijiang?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Lijiang and Zhangjiajie, Shanghai, Singapore, Guiyang, Hefei, Guilin, Xi'an, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Dalian, Tengchong, Chongqing, Zhengzhou, Beijing, Haikou, Sapporo, Beihai, Honolulu, Huizhou.

Question 6

What airports are near Kunming?

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The main airport in Kunming is Kunming Changshui International. It is also served by Kunming Changshui International, Wenshan Puzhehei, Xingyi Wanfenglin, Panzhihua Bao anying.

Question 7

What airports are near Lijiang?

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The main airport in Lijiang is Lijiang Sanyi International. It is also served by Lijiang Sanyi International, Dali, Ninglang Luguhu, Diqing Shangri-La.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Kunming and Lijiang?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Kunming and Lijiang thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Kunming and Lijiang can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Kunming and Lijiang?

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Currently, you can fly between Kunming and Lijiang with China Eastern Airlines, Air China, Sichuan Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Beijing Capital Airlines.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Kunming and Lijiang?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kunming and Lijiang, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between Kunming and Lijiang?

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Traveling between Kunming and Lijiang, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Kunming?

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There are a number of airports in and around Kunming. The main one is Kunming Changshui International and other nearby airports include Kunming Changshui International, Wenshan Puzhehei, Xingyi Wanfenglin, Panzhihua Bao anying

Question 14

How many airports are there near Lijiang?

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There are a number of airports in and around Lijiang. The main one is Lijiang Sanyi International and other nearby airports include Lijiang Sanyi International, Dali, Ninglang Luguhu, Diqing Shangri-La.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kunming and Lijiang depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Kunming, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kunming and Lijiang arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Lijiang, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Kunming and Lijiang depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Kunming, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Kunming and Lijiang arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Lijiang, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	$65
Cheapest round-trip	$131
Average round-trip	$301
Nonstop flights in May	$198 – $427
Most popular airline	China Eastern Airlines

Airline	Sun 28.04	Mon 29.04	Tue 30.04	Wed 01.05	Thu 02.05	Fri 03.05	Sat 04.05
China Eastern Airlines	2	1	---	1	---	3	3
Sichuan Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 05.05	Mon 06.05	Tue 07.05	Wed 08.05	Thu 09.05	Fri 10.05	Sat 11.05
China Eastern Airlines	3	3	3	3	3	3	3
Sichuan Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 12.05	Mon 13.05	Tue 14.05	Wed 15.05	Thu 16.05	Fri 17.05	Sat 18.05
China Eastern Airlines	3	3	1	---	2	3	3
Sichuan Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 19.05	Mon 20.05	Tue 21.05	Wed 22.05	Thu 23.05	Fri 24.05	Sat 25.05
China Eastern Airlines	3	3	3	3	3	3	3
Sichuan Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

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Flights starting at $65. Choose between China Eastern Airlines, Air China, or Sichuan Airlines to find the best price.

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes	0 0
Air China	CCA	CA	Yes	No
Sichuan Airlines	CSC	3U	Yes	No
Shenzhen Airlines	CSZ	ZH	Yes	No
Beijing Capital Airlines	CBJ	JD	Yes	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	11°C	-1°C
February	14°C	0°C
March	17°C	2°C
April	20°C	6°C
May	22°C	10°C
June	22°C	13°C
July	21°C	13°C
August	21°C	12°C
September	19°C	11°C
October	17°C	8°C
November	15°C	3°C
December	12°C	0°C