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

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CZ6603
CZ China Southern
320
7:10 AM
CST T2
10:10 AM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ3423
CZ China Southern
320
1:55 PM
CST TT2
5:05 PM
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U1165
3U Sichuan
320
2:00 PM
CST TT2
5:05 PM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U1166
3U Sichuan
320
5:55 PM
CST
8:20 PM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ3424
CZ China Southern
320
5:55 PM
CST
8:20 PM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Guangzhou (Huadu) to Lijiang
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 848 mi 3h nonstop 25 1-stop hubs

CAN–LJG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines and Sichuan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 848 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 25 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 14 320 3h-3h10 SkyTeam
3U Sichuan Airlines 7 320 3h05
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 3U, CZ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ (14 flights/wk, 67%)
Unaffiliated: 3U (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
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CAN to LJG.
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One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,483
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
Distance from CAN 61 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4
Weekly flights 21 24
Flight time 3h 2h 40m
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 3h 0m to 3h 10m.
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 time3h to 3h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 14 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: CAN
IATA / ICAOCAN / ZGGG
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.4M
Elevation50 ft / 15 m
Destination: LJG
IATA / ICAOLJG / ZPLJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
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 3h to 3h 10m. The route covers 848 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Sichuan Airlines and China Southern Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from CAN to LJG. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ZYI, CTU, KWL, CZX, WUH, KWE, LHW, NNG, JHG, TFU, CKG, LZO, CSX, LUM, TNA, CGO, NKG, DZH, PEK, HFE, KHN, PVG, XFN, TSN and NAO. 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. 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 Sichuan Airlines and China Southern Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CAN to LJG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAN to LJG ranges from 3 hours 0 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 848 miles (1,364 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via ZYI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shenzhen (SZX).