Shanghai (Pudong) to Lijiang (PVG–LJG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PVG–LJG is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Spring Airlines, Juneyao Air and Sichuan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,338 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9C Spring Airlines | 21 | 320 | 4h15-4h30 | – | – | – |
| HO Juneyao Air | 7 | 320 | 3h45 | – | – | – |
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 5 | 32N | 4h20 | – | – | – |
| CA Air China | 5 | 32N | 4h20 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| EY Etihad Airways | 4 | 32N | 3h35 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Lijiang from Shanghai (Pudong)
| Metric | PVG→LJG | CZX→LJG | NKG→LJG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PVG | – | 131 mi | 178 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 42 | 4 | 7 |
| Flight time | 3h 35m | 3h 20m | 3h 35m |
Travel Essentials
PVG: CST · LJG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 6:00 PM in Lijiang.
The Maglev from Longyang Road Metro station covers the 30 km to Pudong in 8 minutes (¥50 one-way, ¥40 off-peak). The Maglev does not reach the city center directly; transfer to Metro Line 2 at Longyang Road. Metro Line 2 runs the full route from city center to PVG but takes 60–70 minutes and requires a terminal transfer at the airport.Taxis from People's Square cost ¥130–180 and take 45–75 minutes depending on traffic. The elevated highway is faster than surface roads. Ride-hail via DiDi is comparable in price.
PVG–LJG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PVG to LJG
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, Spring Airlines, Air China, Etihad Airways and Juneyao Air. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PVG to LJG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PVG to LJG ranges from 3 hours 35 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,338 miles (2,153 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 75 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via CTU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Changzhou (CZX) and Nanjing (NKG).