Chengdu (Jianyang) to Lijiang (TFU–LJG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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TFU–LJG is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. Air China, Shenzhen Airlines and Redhill Aviation lead the route. The flight covers 358 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China | 21 | 319, 320, 32N | 1h20-1h35 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| ZH Shenzhen Airlines Also: SC | 21 | 319, 320, 737 | 1h20-1h35 | – | Star Alliance | SC |
| 8L Redhill Aviation | 7 | 320 | 1h30 | – | – | – |
| EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación | 7 | – | – | – | – | – |
| JD Jet Aviation Flight Services | 7 | – | – | – | – | – |
| KY Kunming Airlines | 7 | 737 | 1h25 | – | – | – |
| QW Qingdao Airlines | 7 | 32N | 1h20 | – | – | – |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Lijiang from Chengdu (Jianyang)
| Metric | TFU→LJG | CTU→LJG | MIG→LJG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TFU | – | 34 mi | 79 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 70 | 17 | 14 |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 1h 15m | 1h 30m |
Travel Essentials
TFU: CST · LJG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang), it's 6:00 PM in Lijiang.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TFU to LJG
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) are connected by nonstop service from Air China, Shenzhen Airlines, Redhill Aviation, Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación, Jet Aviation Flight Services, Kunming Airlines, Qingdao Airlines and Hainan Airlines. With 70 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TFU to LJG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TFU to LJG is about 1 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 358 miles (576 km). There are approximately 70 weekly flights outbound and 70 return, totaling 140 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Xishuangbanna Gasa, Guilin Liangjiang and Changsha Huanghua. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU), Mianyang (Fucheng) (MIG) and Luzhou (Yunlong) (LZO).