Chengdu (Jianyang) to Lijiang (TFU–LJG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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8L9810
8L Lucky
32N
7:20 AM
CST TT2
8:50 AM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA2569
CA Air China
73G
8:20 PM
CST TT2
9:40 PM
CST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8L9809
8L Lucky
320
7:25 AM
CST
8:35 AM
CST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA2570
CA Air China
73G
10:25 PM
CST
11:35 PM
CST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chengdu (Jianyang) to Lijiang
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 358 mi 1h 20m nonstop 21 1-stop hubs

TFU–LJG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Lucky Air and Air China lead the route. The flight covers 358 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TFU–LJG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
8L Lucky Air 7 32N 1h30
CA Air China 7 73G 1h20 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – 8L
73G Boeing 737-700 – CA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 8L (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: CA (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TFU to LJG direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TFU to LJG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,353
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 Chengdu (Jianyang)

Nearby airports with service to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport.
Metric TFU→LJG CTU→LJG LZO→LJG
Distance from TFU 34 mi 108 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 2
Weekly flights 14 4 14
Flight time 1h 20m 1h 30m 1h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of TFU with service to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Lijiang is 0 hours the same as Chengdu (Jianyang).
TFU: CST · LJG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang), it's 6:00 PM in Lijiang.
Distance & Flight Time
358 mi / 576 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m to 1h 30m.
Getting to TFU

Metro Line 18 is the fastest and cheapest way out. The express service skips intermediate stops and reaches TFU from Chengdu South Railway Station in 35 minutes (CNY 10). The all-stop service takes 50 minutes for the same fare. From Tianfu Square, expect a transfer and a total of about CNY 30. Trains run from 6:00 to 23:00.

Airport buses cover five routes including Chunxi Road (Line 1), Jinsha Bus Hub (Line 2), and Chengdu East Railway Station (Line 4). Day fare is a flat CNY 15; night service (23:30 to 6:00) costs CNY 25. Lines 1, 2, and 3 run 24 hours. Taxis from Tianfu Square cost CNY 180-260 during the day and take 45-60 minutes via the expressway. DiDi ride-hail runs CNY 90-130 from pickup lanes on the east side of the arrivals hall.

TFU–LJG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chengdu (Jianyang) to Lijiang route.
Route details
Distance358 mi / 576 km
Flight time1h 20m to 1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: TFU
IATA / ICAOTFU / ZUTF
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr54.9M
Elevation1,440 ft / 439 m
Destination: LJG
IATA / ICAOLJG / ZPLJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation7,359 ft / 2,243 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TFU to LJG flights.
Nonstop flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport take approximately 1h 20m to 1h 30m. The route covers 358 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Lucky Air and Air China.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from TFU to LJG. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KWE, JHG, WUH, KHN, NNG, NKG, TNA, SZX, PEK, CSX, CAN, HNY, LHW, LUM, KWL, XFN, TSN, CGO, HFE, PVG and CZX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LJG to TFU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CTU, LZO and CKG. 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 TFU to LJG

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) are connected by nonstop service from Lucky Air and Air China. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

TFU to LJG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TFU to LJG ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 358 miles (576 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via KWE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU), Luzhou (Yunlong) (LZO) and Chongqing (CKG).