China Β· 1,338 miles (2,153 km)

Shanghai (PVG) to Lijiang (LJG) flights

5 airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to Lijiang (LJG): Air China, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and Spring Airlines. The two airports are 1,338 miles (2,153 km) apart. Air China is in Star Alliance and China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 42 ways to fly it with one stop, through Zunyi, Wuhan and Zunyi and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from PVG to LJG

  • Air China logo
    Air ChinaStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it
  • Beijing Capital Airlines logo
    Beijing Capital AirlinesNot in an alliance
  • China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it
  • Juneyao Airlines logo
    Juneyao AirlinesNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 1 programWho books it
  • Spring Airlines logo
    Spring AirlinesNot in an alliance

Book PVG to LJG with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

PVG to LJG with one stop

42 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Zunyi (WMT)China Eastern Airlines, then West Air (China)
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    PN
  • Via Wuhan (WUH)Juneyao Airlines the whole way
    China Southern Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    8L
    Beijing Capital Airlines logo
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    +2
  • Via Zunyi (ZYI)China Eastern Airlines and Spring Airlines, then Loong Air
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Spring Airlines logo
    GJ
  • Via Luzhou (LZO)China Eastern Airlines, then Lucky Air and Loong Air
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    8L
    GJ
  • Via Chongqing (CKG)Sichuan Airlines and West Air (China) the whole way
    3U
    Spring Airlines logo
    Air China logo
    +8
    3U
    8L
    PN
    +1
  • Via Nanjing (NKG)China Eastern Airlines, then Beijing Capital Airlines, Air Travel and 3 more
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Beijing Capital Airlines logo
    A6
    Shenzhen Airlines logo
    +2
  • Via Hangzhou (HGH)China Eastern Airlines, then Air China, Beijing Capital Airlines and 1 more
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Air China logo
    Beijing Capital Airlines logo
    GJ
  • Via Nanchang (KHN)China Eastern Airlines, then Beijing Capital Airlines and Air Travel
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Beijing Capital Airlines logo
    A6
  • Via Changsha (CSX)Juneyao Airlines the whole way
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    Hainan Airlines logo
    +1
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    Beijing Capital Airlines logo
    EU
    +5
  • Via Hefei (HFE)China Eastern Airlines, then Qingdao Airlines
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    QW
  • Via Guiyang (KWE)Air China, China Southern Airlines and 4 more, then Lucky Air, Beijing Capital Airlines and 1 more
    Air China logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    +3
    8L
    Beijing Capital Airlines logo
    GY
  • Via Dazhou (DZH)China Eastern Airlines, then Loong Air
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    GJ
  • Via Nanchong (NAO)China Eastern Airlines, then GX Airlines
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    GX
  • Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines and Air China the whole way
    3U
    Air China logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    +4
    3U
    Air China logo
    8L
    +5
  • Via Hengyang (HNY)Shanghai Airlines, then Loong Air
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    GJ
See all 42 in Routes

PVG to LJG: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from PVG to LJG?

Air China (Star Alliance), Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), Juneyao Airlines and Spring Airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to Lijiang (LJG).

How far is Shanghai from Lijiang by plane?

Shanghai (PVG) and Lijiang (LJG) are 1,338 miles (2,153 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book PVG to LJG award flights?

19 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 11 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does PVG 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 PVG to LJG with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Shanghai and Lijiang?

The most direct connections are through Zunyi (WMT), Wuhan (WUH), Zunyi (ZYI), Luzhou (LZO) and Chongqing (CKG). On 14 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Juneyao Airlines through Wuhan.

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.