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Flights from Guangzhou to Lijiang

Nonstop flights from Guangzhou (CAN) to Lijiang (LJG) take about 2h 12m (1,364 km). China Southern Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $124 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Guangzhou to Lijiang

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

✈ China Southern Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Guangzhou to Lijiang fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $124 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$13130 Oct 2026	—
Nov 2026	$1243 Nov 2026	—
Dec 2026	$1292 Dec 2026 · China Southern Airlines	—
Feb 2027	$3347 Feb 2027	—

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Fares were close across the months we saw: $124 for November 2026, $129 at best after that.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Guangzhou 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 — Guangzhou to Lijiang flights

How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Lijiang?

A nonstop flight from Guangzhou (CAN) to Lijiang (LJG) takes about 2h 12m, covering 1,364 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 Guangzhou from Lijiang by air?

The great-circle distance between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport is 1,364 km (848 miles), a medium-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Guangzhou to Lijiang?

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

How much does a flight from Guangzhou to Lijiang cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on CAN–LJG was $124 USD sold by Shenzhen Airlines (nonstop), departing 3 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 Guangzhou to Lijiang?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $124 one-way, against $334 for February 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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