Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai and Lijiang takes around 3.7 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Shanghai and Lijiang?

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The flight distance between Shanghai and Lijiang is 2155 km.

Question 3

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

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Several carriers operate flights between Shanghai and Lijiang. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Juneyao Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Air China, Spring Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Tokyo, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Hong Kong, Taipei, Xi'an, Manila, Singapore, Osaka, Phuket City, Sanya, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Wuhan, Zhangjiajie, Guilin, Xiamen.

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, Singapore, Guiyang, Hefei, Kunming, Guilin, Xi'an, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Dalian, Tengchong, Chongqing, Zhengzhou, Beijing, Haikou, Sapporo, Beihai, Honolulu, Huizhou.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Shanghai?

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Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.

Question 7

What airports are near Shanghai?

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The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Nantong Xingdong, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Changzhou Benniu.

Question 8

What airports are near Lijiang?

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

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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 11

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Lijiang?

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

Question 12

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai 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 13

What flights operate between Shanghai and Lijiang?

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Traveling between Shanghai 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 14

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

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There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Nantong Xingdong, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Changzhou Benniu

Question 15

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 Dali, Lijiang Sanyi International, Ninglang Luguhu, Diqing Shangri-La.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai 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 Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai 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 18

What time do flights between Shanghai 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 Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Shanghai 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	$91
Cheapest round-trip	$199
Average round-trip	$260
Nonstop flights in April	$110 – $876
Most popular airline	China Eastern Airlines

Airline	Sun 14.04	Mon 15.04	Tue 16.04	Wed 17.04	Thu 18.04	Fri 19.04	Sat 20.04
Spring Airlines	3	3	2	3	2	3	2
China Eastern Airlines	2	1	2	1	2	1	2
Juneyao Airlines	2	2	---	1	2	2	---
Air China	---	---	1	1	---	---	1

Airline	Sun 21.04	Mon 22.04	Tue 23.04	Wed 24.04	Thu 25.04	Fri 26.04	Sat 27.04
Spring Airlines	3	3	2	3	2	3	2
China Eastern Airlines	2	1	2	1	2	1	2
Juneyao Airlines	2	---	2	1	---	2	---
Air China	---	1	---	1	1	---	1

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

Airline	Sun 05.05	Mon 06.05	Tue 07.05	Wed 08.05	Thu 09.05	Fri 10.05	Sat 11.05
Spring Airlines	3	3	2	3	2	3	2
China Eastern Airlines	2	1	2	1	2	1	2
Juneyao Airlines	1	1	---	1	2	1	2
Air China	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Lijiang, China

Flights starting at $91. Choose between China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, or Air China to find the best price.

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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

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