Shanghai (Pudong) to Lijiang (PVG–LJG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
PVG–LJG is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Juneyao Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,338 miles in approximately 3h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9C Spring Airlines | 21 | 320 | 3h45-3h50 | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: EY | 21 | 320, 32N | 3h40-3h45 | – | SkyTeam | EY |
| HO Juneyao Air Also: 3U, ZH | 13 | 320 | 3h40-3h45 | – | – | 3U, ZH |
| CA Air China Also: ZH | 7 | 32N | 3h40 | – | Star Alliance | ZH |
| JD Jet Aviation Flight Services Also: HU | 7 | 320 | 3h40 | – | – | HU |
| PN West Air | 7 | 320 | 4h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Lijiang from Shanghai (Pudong)
| Metric | PVG→LJG | WUX→LJG | NGB→LJG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PVG | – | 85 mi | 93 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 104 | 7 | 14 |
| Flight time | 3h 40m | 3h 25m | 3h 30m |
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 Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Air China, Jet Aviation Flight Services and West Air. With 104 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PVG to LJG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PVG to LJG is about 3 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,338 miles (2,153 km). There are approximately 104 weekly flights outbound and 71 return, totaling 175 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Changsha Huanghua, Wuhan Tianhe and Nanchang Changbei. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Wuxi (WUX), Ningbo (NGB) and Hangzhou (HGH).