Lijiang to Kunming (LJG–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LZO Luzhou (Yunlong) 3h 46m 8LGJ → 8LMU Luzhou (Yunlong) (LZO) to Kunming flights
CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu) 3h 55m CATV → 3UCAMU Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) to Kunming flights
JHG Jinghong (Gasa) 3h 56m 3UDRQW → FMMU Jinghong (Gasa) (JHG) to Kunming flights
HAN Hanoi (Soc Son) 4h QH → MUVN Hanoi (Soc Son) (HAN) to Kunming flights
LUM Dehong (Mangshi) 4h 15m DR → 8L9CDR Dehong (Mangshi) (LUM) to Kunming flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 5h 8m 8LCAJD → 3U8LCA Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Kunming flights
CSX Changsha (Changsha) 5h 15m 8LA6EU → A6BKCZ Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Kunming flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 5h 15m 8LHUJD → 3U8L9H Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Kunming flights
CKG Chongqing 5h 33m 8LKY → 3U8LMU Chongqing (CKG) to Kunming flights
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 5h 35m 8LHOJD → 3U8LCZ Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Kunming flights
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Lijiang to Kunming
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between LJG and KMG, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LJG to KMG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
LZO ~3h 46m CTU ~3h 55m JHG ~3h 56m HAN ~4h 0m LUM ~4h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,491
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kunming from Lijiang

Nearby airports with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Metric LJG→KMG DLU→KMG DIG→KMG
Distance from LJG – 71 mi 85 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – – 31
Dali (Xiaguan) (DLU) to Kunming flights · Diqing (Shangri-La) (DIG) to Kunming flights · Baoshan (Longyang) (BSD) to Kunming flights
Airports within 200 miles of LJG with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kunming is 0 hours the same as Lijiang.
LJG: CST · KMG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Lijiang, it's 6:00 PM in Kunming.
Getting from KMG

Metro Line 6 connects central Kunming; journey to Guangfu Road takes 40–55 minutes (¥6–8), running 6am to 11pm. Transfer at Guangfu Road for Lines 1 and 3 to reach most city areas. Road travel runs long in traffic; the metro avoids that.Taxis from the airport to the city centre cost ¥60–90 and should use the meter. Airport express coaches run to major hotels (¥25–30). Car rental is available at the airport. Kunming is a major domestic hub for Yunnan province; many travelers use it as a gateway to Southeast Asian destinations.

Kunming Climate

Kunming sits at 1,895m elevation and has one of China's most temperate climates. Nicknamed the "Spring City." Year-round temperatures are mild (8–25°C) and rarely extreme.

Wet season (June–October) brings afternoon monsoon showers, which can cause delays but rarely severe disruptions. The airport's high elevation means thinner air affects aircraft performance in summer heat. Winter (December–February) is dry and sunny. Fog is uncommon.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

LJG–KMG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lijiang to Kunming route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LJG
Full nameLijiang Sanyi International Airport
IATA / ICAOLJG / ZPLJ
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Elevation7,359 ft / 2,243 m
Destination: KMG
Full nameKunming Changshui International Airport
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LJG to KMG flights.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Luzhou Yunlong, Chengdu Shuangliu and Xishuangbanna Gasa.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to KMG and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from KMG to LJG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DLU, DIG and BSD. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Luzhou Yunlong, Chengdu Shuangliu and Xishuangbanna Gasa. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dali (Xiaguan) (DLU), Diqing (Shangri-La) (DIG) and Baoshan (Longyang) (BSD).