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Flights from Beijing to Lijiang

Nonstop flights from Beijing (PEK) to Lijiang (LJG) take about 3h 9m (2,120 km). Air China flies it. Lowest fare seen: $157 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Beijing to Lijiang

Carriers on PEK–LJG according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Air Chinanonstop fare seen

Beijing to Lijiang fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $139 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$14026 Oct 2026	—
Nov 2026	$13910 Nov 2026	—
Dec 2026	$1588 Dec 2026	$143 · 1 stop8 Dec 2026
Jan 2027	$1853 Jan 2027	—
Jul 2027	$66019 Jul 2027 · Air China	—

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Fares were close across the months we saw: $139 for November 2026, $143 at best after that.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Beijing to Lijiang, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Beijing to Lijiang flights

How long is the flight from Beijing to Lijiang?

A nonstop flight from Beijing (PEK) to Lijiang (LJG) takes about 3h 9m, covering 2,120 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Beijing from Lijiang by air?

The great-circle distance between Beijing Capital International Airport and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport is 2,120 km (1,317 miles), a medium-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Beijing to Lijiang?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the PEK–LJG route include Air China. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Beijing to Lijiang cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on PEK–LJG was $157 USD with Air China (nonstop), departing 21 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

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

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $139 one-way, against $660 for July 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Do I need a visa to travel from China to Lijiang?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Lijiang visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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