Lijiang to Chengdu (Jianyang) (LJG–TFU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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8L9809
8L Lucky
320
7:25 AM
CST
8:35 AM
CST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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HU5005
HU Hainan
320
8:30 AM
CST
9:50 AM
CST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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CA2570
CA Air China
73G
10:25 PM
CST
11:35 PM
CST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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8L9810
8L Lucky
32N
7:20 AM
CST TT2
8:50 AM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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HU5006
HU Hainan
320
10:55 AM
CST TT2
12:30 PM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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CA2569
CA Air China
73G
8:20 PM
CST TT2
9:40 PM
CST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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Lijiang to Chengdu (Jianyang)
3 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 358 mi 1h 10m nonstop 19 1-stop hubs

LJG–TFU is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Lucky Air, Air China and Hainan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 358 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LJG–TFU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
8L Lucky Air 7 320 1h10
CA Air China 7 73G 1h10 Star Alliance
HU Hainan Airlines 7 320 1h20
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 8L, HU
73G Boeing 737-700 – CA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 8L + HU (14 flights/wk, 67%)
Star Alliance: CA (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, LJG to TFU 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
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LJG to TFU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,337
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 Chengdu (Jianyang) from Lijiang

Nearby airports with service to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport.
Metric LJG→TFU DLU→TFU BSD→TFU
Distance from LJG 71 mi 131 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 1
Weekly flights 21 21 7
Flight time 1h 10m 1h 35m 1h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of LJG with service to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chengdu (Jianyang) is 0 hours the same as Lijiang.
LJG: CST · TFU: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Lijiang, it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang).
Distance & Flight Time
358 mi / 576 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 10m to 1h 20m.
Getting from TFU

Follow signs to the Metro Line 18 station inside the terminal. The express service reaches Chengdu South Railway Station in 35 minutes (CNY 10), where you can transfer to Lines 1, 7, or 18 local stops for the rest of the city. To reach Tianfu Square, transfer at Century City and take Line 1 north (total about CNY 30, 55-65 minutes).

Airport buses depart from the ground transport center outside arrivals. Line 1 to Chunxi Road takes 60-80 minutes (CNY 15 daytime, CNY 25 after 23:30). Taxis queue at the designated rank and use meters; budget CNY 180-260 to central Chengdu. DiDi pickup is on the east side of arrivals and runs cheaper than taxis at CNY 90-130 to city center destinations.

Chengdu (Jianyang) Climate

Chengdu sits in the Sichuan Basin with a humid subtropical climate. Summers (June-September) hit 22-29 degrees C with heavy monsoon rain. Half the annual 1000mm of rainfall lands in these four months, arriving as afternoon thunderstorms. Winters (December-February) average 3-8 degrees C and stay overcast. Frost is rare but the persistent cloud cover and dampness make it feel colder than the numbers suggest.

Chengdu is one of the cloudiest cities in China with roughly 200 overcast days per year and only 1000 hours of annual sunshine. Spring warms unevenly with cold snaps into April. Autumn (late September-November) is the most comfortable stretch with clear-ish skies and mild temperatures. Pack layers and rain gear regardless of season; an umbrella earns its place year-round here.

LJG–TFU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lijiang to Chengdu (Jianyang) route.
Route details
Distance358 mi / 576 km
Flight time1h 10m to 1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: LJG
IATA / ICAOLJG / ZPLJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation7,359 ft / 2,243 m
Destination: TFU
IATA / ICAOTFU / ZUTF
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr54.9M
Elevation1,440 ft / 439 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LJG to TFU flights.
Nonstop flights from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport take approximately 1h 10m to 1h 20m. The route covers 358 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Lucky Air, Air China and Hainan Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from LJG to TFU. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HNY, KWE, CGO, WUH, JHG, CSX, HGH, CZX, LUM, SZX, PEK, TNA, CAN, PVG, XFN, LHW, KHN, TSN and NKG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TFU to LJG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DLU, BSD and XIC. 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 LJG to TFU

Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) are connected by nonstop service from Lucky Air, Air China and Hainan Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

LJG to TFU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LJG to TFU ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 358 miles (576 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via HNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dali (Xiaguan) (DLU), Baoshan (Longyang) (BSD) and Liangshan (Xichang) (XIC).