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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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CZ3315
CZ China Southern
320
6:25 AM
CST
9:20 AM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU3886cs
MU China Eastern
32S
6:45 AM
CST
9:30 AM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH5225cs
ZH Shenzhen
320
6:45 AM
CST TT3
9:25 AM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U4619cs
3U Sichuan
320
6:45 AM
CST TT3
9:25 AM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HO1945+6
HO Juneyao
320
6:55 AM
CST
9:45 AM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH8979+1
ZH Shenzhen
320
7:15 AM
CST
9:55 AM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC9127cs
SC Shandong
320
7:15 AM
CST TT3
9:55 AM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ8581
CZ China Southern
320
8:30 AM
CST
11:20 AM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA3571+1
CA Air China
320
4:10 PM
CST TT3
7:00 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC9129+1
SC Shandong
320
4:10 PM
CST
7:00 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ3316
CZ China Southern
320
10:05 AM
CST
12:45 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC9128cs
SC Shandong
320
10:50 AM
CST
1:25 PM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH8980+1
ZH Shenzhen
320
10:50 AM
CST
1:25 PM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC9130+1
SC Shandong
320
7:55 PM
CST
10:30 PM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA3572+1
CA Air China
320
7:55 PM
CST
10:30 PM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU3887+1
MU China Eastern
32S
10:05 PM
CST
12:35 AM+1
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Shenzhen to Lijiang
2 carriers, 61 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 61 Flights/wk 895 mi 2h 40m nonstop 38 1-stop hubs

SZX–LJG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines and Juneyao Air lead the route. The flight covers 895 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 38 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
CZ China Southern Airlines 13 320 2h50-2h55 SkyTeam
HO Juneyao Air Also: 3U, MU, ZH 7 320 2h50 3U, MU, ZH
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 3U, CA, CZ, HO, SC, ZH
32S Airbus A321 – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ (13 flights/wk, 65%)
Unaffiliated: HO (7 flights/wk, 35%)
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
8
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
61
Outbound / wk
33
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SZX to LJG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,300
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 HKG→LJG ZUH→LJG
Distance from SZX 24 mi 52 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 1
Weekly flights 61 6 7
Flight time 2h 40m 3h 5m 2h 25m
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 2h 55m.
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 2h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights61 out / 33 return
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: SZX
IATA / ICAOSZX / ZGSZ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr61.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: LJG
IATA / ICAOLJG / ZPLJ
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
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 2h 55m. The route covers 895 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: China Southern Airlines and Juneyao Air. Plus 5 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 61 nonstop flights per week from SZX to LJG. The return direction has about 33 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CAN, LUM, XFN, FOC, ICN, SGN, TFU, LHW, SJW, WDS, TNA, BKK, NNG, KWE, CTU, NAO, XIY, JHG, CGO, CKG, KHN, HGH, NGB, KMG, HFE, WUH, NKG, CZX, PVG, PEK, WUX, MIG, PKX, INC, LZO, TSN, DZH 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 HKG, ZUH and 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 China Southern Airlines and Juneyao Air. With 61 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SZX to LJG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SZX to LJG ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes to 2 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 895 miles (1,441 km). There are approximately 61 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 94 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via CAN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hong Kong (HKG), Zhuhai (Jinwan) (ZUH) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).