Lijiang (LJG) to Chengdu (CTU) flights
3 airlines fly nonstop from Lijiang (LJG) to Chengdu (CTU): Air China, Chengdu Airlines and Tibet Airlines. The two airports are 351 miles (565 km) apart. Air China is in Star Alliance. There are also 6 ways to fly it with one stop, through Kunming, Mangshi and Dazhou and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from LJG to CTU
- Air ChinaStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it

- EUChengdu AirlinesNot in an alliance
- Tibet AirlinesNot in an alliance

Book LJG to CTU with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air China
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air China
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air China
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air China
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air China
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air China
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air China
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air China
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air China
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air China
- United MileagePlusBooks Air China
LJG to CTU with one stop
6 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Kunming (KMG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
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- Via Mangshi (LUM)Ruili Airlines, then Tibet Airlines and Air ChinaDR


- Via Dazhou (DZH)Loong Air, then Chengdu AirlinesGJEU
- Via Jinghong (JHG)Ruili Airlines, Kunming Airlines and 1 more, then Sichuan Airlines, Chengdu Airlines and 1 moreDR
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- Via Lanzhou (LHW)Ruili Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 1 moreDR3U
EU - Via Nanning (NNG)Beijing Capital Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines and Tibet Airlines
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LJG to CTU: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from LJG to CTU?
Air China (Star Alliance), Chengdu Airlines and Tibet Airlines fly nonstop from Lijiang (LJG) to Chengdu (CTU).
How far is Lijiang from Chengdu by plane?
Lijiang (LJG) and Chengdu (CTU) are 351 miles (565 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book LJG to CTU award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does LJG to CTU cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for LJG to CTU with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Lijiang and Chengdu?
The most direct connections are through Kunming (KMG), Mangshi (LUM), Dazhou (DZH), Jinghong (JHG) and Lanzhou (LHW). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Eastern Airlines through Kunming.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.