Guangzhou (Huadu) to Lijiang (CAN–LJG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3U1707cs
3U Sichuan
31N
7:00 AM
CST T2
9:55 AM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ6603+1
CZ China Southern
320
7:00 AM
CST TT2
9:55 AM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U1159cs
3U Sichuan
320
10:50 AM
CST TT2
1:55 PM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ3423+2
CZ China Southern
31N
11:05 AM
CST T2
1:55 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JD5131+1
JD Jet Aviation Flight Services
32A
8:15 PM
CST TT1
10:50 PM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U1708+1
3U Sichuan
31N
10:45 AM
CST
1:25 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U1160cs
3U Sichuan
320
2:45 PM
CST
5:25 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ3424+2
CZ China Southern
320
2:45 PM
CST
5:25 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Guangzhou (Huadu) to Lijiang
2 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 848 mi 2h 35m nonstop 44 1-stop hubs

CAN–LJG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines and Jet Aviation Flight Services lead the route. The flight covers 848 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 44 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CAN–LJG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U 14 31N, 320 2h50-2h55 SkyTeam 3U
JD Jet Aviation Flight Services Also: HU 7 32A 2h35 HU
Aircraft on this route
31N Airbus A319neo – 3U, CZ
320 Airbus A320 – 3U, CZ
32A Airbus A320 – JD
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ (14 flights/wk, 67%)
Unaffiliated: JD (7 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CAN to LJG direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CAN to LJG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,639
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Lijiang from Guangzhou (Huadu)

Nearby airports with service to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport.
Metric CAN→LJG SZX→LJG HKG→LJG
Distance from CAN 61 mi 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 7 2
Weekly flights 35 61 6
Flight time 2h 35m 2h 40m 3h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of CAN with service to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Lijiang is 0 hours the same as Guangzhou (Huadu).
CAN: CST · LJG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu), it's 6:00 PM in Lijiang.
Distance & Flight Time
848 mi / 1,364 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m to 3h 5m.
Getting to CAN

Metro Line 3 North Extension runs directly to T1 and T2 from Tianhe and the city centre (30–40 min from Guangzhou East station, ¥8–10). Road traffic in Guangzhou is consistently heavy; the metro avoids it.Airport shuttle buses depart from multiple city zones including the Civil Aviation ticket office in Liuhua (¥26, 40–60 min). Taxis cost ¥80–130 from the urban core and take 40–70 minutes depending on which ring road is moving. DiDi is cheaper and widely used.

CAN–LJG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guangzhou (Huadu) to Lijiang route.
Route details
Distance848 mi / 1,364 km
Flight time2h 35m to 3h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights35 out / 21 return
1-stop connections44 hubs
Origin: CAN
IATA / ICAOCAN / ZGGG
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.4M
Elevation50 ft / 15 m
Destination: LJG
IATA / ICAOLJG / ZPLJ
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Elevation7,359 ft / 2,243 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAN to LJG flights.
Nonstop flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport take approximately 2h 35m to 3h 5m. The route covers 848 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: China Southern Airlines and Jet Aviation Flight Services. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from CAN to LJG. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ZUH, ZYI, XFN, KWL, LZO, ICN, SJW, CZX, LHW, TFU, XMN, CTU, TNA, CGO, WDS, XIY, KWE, HKG, FOC, CKG, CSX, KMG, LUM, PEK, WUX, SGN, WUH, PVG, DZH, NKG, NGB, TSN, HGH, KHN, BKK, PKX, JHG, HFE, MIG, NAO, WMT, NNG, HPH and INC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LJG to CAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SZX, HKG and ZUH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CAN to LJG

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines and Jet Aviation Flight Services. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CAN to LJG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAN to LJG ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes to 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 848 miles (1,364 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via ZUH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shenzhen (SZX), Hong Kong (HKG) and Zhuhai (Jinwan) (ZUH).