Shanghai (Pudong) to Lijiang (PVG–LJG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,338 mi airlines 84/wk
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Flight Schedule 22 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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EY5983cs
EY Etihad
32N
6:45 AM
CST TS1
10:25 AM
CST
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6145+1
MU China Eastern
32N
6:50 AM
CST TS1
10:25 AM
CST
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HO1227+7
HO Juneyao
32N
7:35 AM
CST TT2
11:55 AM
CST
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH5127cs
ZH Shenzhen
32N
8:00 AM
CST TT2
11:40 AM
CST
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U4537cs
3U Sichuan
32N
8:00 AM
CST TT2
11:40 AM
CST
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU3772cs
MU China Eastern
32N
8:00 AM
CST T2
11:40 AM
CST
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA3265cs
CA Air China
32N
8:00 AM
CST TT2
11:40 AM
CST
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C6733
9C Spring
320
8:00 AM
CST T2
11:55 AM
CST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C7115
9C Spring
320
1:45 PM
CST TT2
5:35 PM
CST
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HO1229+1
HO Juneyao
320
2:55 PM
CST T2
6:40 PM
CST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU3774cs
MU China Eastern
32N
2:55 PM
CST T2
6:40 PM
CST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C6617
9C Spring
320
5:30 PM
CST TT2
9:25 PM
CST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JD5666+1
JD Jet Aviation Flight Services
320
8:25 PM
CST TT2
12:40 AM+1
CST
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA3266cs
CA Air China
32N
12:25 PM
CST
3:50 PM
CST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU3773cs
MU China Eastern
32N
12:25 PM
CST
3:55 PM
CST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C6734
9C Spring
320
12:45 PM
CST
4:05 PM
CST
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HO1228+3
HO Juneyao
32N
12:45 PM
CST
4:05 PM
CST
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JD5665
JD Jet Aviation Flight Services
320
4:10 PM
CST TT1
7:20 PM
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C7116
9C Spring
320
6:20 PM
CST
9:50 PM
CST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU3775cs
MU China Eastern
32N
7:30 PM
CST
11:00 PM
CST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HO1230+1
HO Juneyao
320
7:30 PM
CST
11:00 PM
CST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C6618
9C Spring
320
8:15 PM
CST
11:40 PM
CST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Shanghai (Pudong) to Lijiang
3 carriers, 84 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 84 Flights/wk 1,338 mi 3h 35m nonstop 41 1-stop hubs

PVG–LJG is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Spring Airlines, Juneyao Air and Jet Aviation Flight Services lead the route. The flight covers 1,338 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 41 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PVG–LJG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
9C Spring Airlines 21 320 3h50-3h55
HO Juneyao Air Also: 3U, CA, MU, ZH 14 320, 32N 3h45-4h20 3U, CA, MU, ZH
JD Jet Aviation Flight Services 7 320 4h15
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 9C, HO, JD
32N Airbus A320neo – 3U, CA, EY, HO, MU, ZH
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 9C + HO + JD (42 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PVG to LJG direction.
Mon
11
flights
Tue
12
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
13
flights
Fri
11
flights
Sat
13
flights
Sun
13
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
13
Nonstop flights
84
Outbound / wk
62
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to LJG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,502
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 Shanghai (Pudong)

Nearby airports with service to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport.
Metric PVG→LJG WUX→LJG NGB→LJG
Distance from PVG 85 mi 93 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 1
Weekly flights 84 7 7
Flight time 3h 35m 3h 10m 3h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of PVG with service to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Lijiang is 0 hours the same as Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · LJG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 6:00 PM in Lijiang.
Distance & Flight Time
1,338 mi / 2,153 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 35m to 4h 20m.
Getting to PVG

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

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Lijiang route.
Route details
Distance1,338 mi / 2,153 km
Flight time3h 35m to 4h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights84 out / 62 return
1-stop connections41 hubs
Origin: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: LJG
IATA / ICAOLJG / ZPLJ
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Elevation7,359 ft / 2,243 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to LJG flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport take approximately 3h 35m to 4h 20m. The route covers 1,338 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Spring Airlines, Juneyao Air and Jet Aviation Flight Services. Plus 5 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 84 nonstop flights per week from PVG to LJG. The return direction has about 62 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through WDS, DZH, LZO, HGH, KHN, ICN, PKX, NAO, NNG, MIG, SJW, ZUH, FOC, TFU, TNA, XMN, LHW, HKG, WUH, CGO, NKG, CTU, CKG, KWE, CAN, CSX, LUM, ZYI, SZX, TSN, KMG, PEK, KWL, SGN, WMT, BKK, HFE, JHG, XIY, HNY and NGB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LJG to PVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include WUX, NGB and HGH. 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 PVG to LJG

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) are connected by nonstop service from Spring Airlines, Juneyao Air and Jet Aviation Flight Services. With 84 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 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,338 miles (2,153 km). There are approximately 84 weekly flights outbound and 62 return, totaling 146 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

41 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via WDS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Wuxi (WUX), Ningbo (NGB) and Hangzhou (HGH).