Beijing (PEK) to Lijiang (LJG) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Beijing (PEK) to Lijiang (LJG): Air China and Loong Air. The two airports are 1,317 miles (2,120 km) apart. Air China is in Star Alliance. There are also 40 ways to fly it with one stop, through Chengdu, Xian and Mian Yang and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from PEK to LJG
- Air ChinaStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- GJLoong AirNot in an alliance
Book PEK to LJG 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
PEK to LJG with one stop
40 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Chengdu (CTU)Air China and Tibet Airlines the whole way3U+1
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- Via Xian (XIY)Air China and Hainan Airlines, then Lucky Air, Beijing Capital Airlines and 3 more8L
GS+2 - Via Mian Yang (MIG)Air China and Sichuan Airlines, then Shandong Airlines and Tibet Airlines3U
- Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 1 more the whole way3U+13U8L+5
- Via Taiyuan (TYN)Air China, then Tibet Airlines
- Via Yuncheng (YCU)Air China, then Tibet Airlines
- Via Dazhou (DZH)Air China, then Loong AirGJ
- Via Luzhou (LZO)Air China, then Lucky Air and Loong Air8LGJ
- Via Chongqing (CKG)Sichuan Airlines the whole way3U+13U8LPN+1
- Via Shiyan (WDS)Air China, then Beijing Capital Airlines
- Via Zhengzhou (CGO)Air China, then Lucky Air, Beijing Capital Airlines and 2 more8LPN+1
- Via Zunyi (WMT)Air China, then West Air (China)PN
- Via Yinchuan (INC)Air China and Grand China Air, then Loong AirCNGJ
- Via Lanzhou (LHW)Air China and Hainan Airlines, then Ruili AirlinesDR
- Via Guiyang (KWE)Air China and Hainan Airlines, then Lucky Air, Beijing Capital Airlines and 1 more8LGY
PEK to LJG: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from PEK to LJG?
Air China (Star Alliance) and Loong Air fly nonstop from Beijing (PEK) to Lijiang (LJG).
How far is Beijing from Lijiang by plane?
Beijing (PEK) and Lijiang (LJG) are 1,317 miles (2,120 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book PEK to LJG 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 PEK to LJG cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for PEK to LJG with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Beijing and Lijiang?
The most direct connections are through Chengdu (CTU), Xian (XIY), Mian Yang (MIG), Chengdu (TFU) and Taiyuan (TYN). On 11 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air China through Chengdu.
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.