Shenzhen to Lijiang (SZX–LJG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3U4591
3U Sichuan
320
6:55 AM
CST TT3
9:45 AM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH8979
ZH Shenzhen
320
7:15 AM
CST
9:55 AM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ8581
CZ China Southern
320
8:45 AM
CST TT3
11:45 AM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA3459
CA Air China
320
4:45 PM
CST TT3
7:35 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH8980
ZH Shenzhen
320
10:50 AM
CST
1:25 PM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA3460
CA Air China
320
8:30 PM
CST
11:00 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Shenzhen to Lijiang
4 carriers, 24 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 24 Flights/wk 895 mi 2h 40m nonstop 22 1-stop hubs

SZX–LJG is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines, Air China and China Southern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 895 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SZX–LJG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
3U Sichuan Airlines 7 320 2h50
CA Air China 7 320 2h50 Star Alliance
CZ China Southern Airlines 7 320 3h SkyTeam
ZH Shenzhen Airlines 3 320 2h40 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 3U, CA, CZ, ZH
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA + ZH (10 flights/wk, 42%)
Unaffiliated: 3U (7 flights/wk, 29%)
SkyTeam: CZ (7 flights/wk, 29%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SZX to LJG direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
24
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SZX to LJG.
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One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,335
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 Shenzhen

Nearby airports with service to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport.
Metric SZX→LJG CAN→LJG
Distance from SZX 61 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 2
Weekly flights 24 21
Flight time 2h 40m 3h
Airports within 200 miles of SZX with service to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Shenzhen, it's 6:00 PM in Lijiang.
Distance & Flight Time
895 mi / 1,441 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m to 3h 0m.
Getting to SZX

Shenzhen Metro Line 11 (Airport Express) runs from Futian or Luohu to the airport in 35–50 minutes (¥20–30). Trains run from 6am to around midnight. This is the standard option for arrivals from central Shenzhen and the Hong Kong border crossing at Futian.

Taxis from downtown Shenzhen (Luohu/Futian) cost ¥60–100 and take 30–50 minutes depending on expressway traffic. High-speed rail connections exist but require a shuttle or metro link from Shenzhen North station.

SZX–LJG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shenzhen to Lijiang route.
Route details
Distance895 mi / 1,441 km
Flight time2h 40m to 3h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights24 out / 10 return
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: SZX
IATA / ICAOSZX / ZGSZ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr61.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: LJG
IATA / ICAOLJG / ZPLJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation7,359 ft / 2,243 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SZX to LJG flights.
Nonstop flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport take approximately 2h 40m to 3h. The route covers 895 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Sichuan Airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines.
There are approximately 24 nonstop flights per week from SZX to LJG. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CTU, JHG, KWE, WUH, LHW, TSN, NNG, XFN, TFU, CKG, TNA, LUM, NAO, CGO, LZO, HFE, CZX, NKG, PEK, PVG, KHN and ZYI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LJG to SZX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CAN. 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 SZX to LJG

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SZX to LJG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SZX to LJG ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 895 miles (1,441 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via CTU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).