Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Lijiang (LJG) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Lijiang (LJG): Ruili Airlines. The two airports are 1,173 miles (1,888 km) apart. There are also 9 ways to fly it with one stop, through Kunming, Haiphong and Guiyang and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from SGN to LJG
- DRRuili AirlinesNot in an alliance
SGN to LJG with one stop
9 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Kunming (KMG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way


- Via Haiphong (HPH)VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines and 1 more, then Lucky Air

9G8L - Via Guiyang (KWE)Colorful GuiZhou Airlines the whole wayGY8L
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8L+5 - Via Chongqing (CKG)Air China, then Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air and 2 more
3U8LPN+1 - Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines the whole way

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- Via Shenzhen (SZX)China Southern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines the whole way

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- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific, VietJet Air and 2 more, then Hong Kong Airlines

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- Via Xiamen (XMN)Xiamen Airlines the whole way



SGN to LJG: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from SGN to LJG?
Ruili Airlines flies nonstop from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Lijiang (LJG).
How far is Ho Chi Minh City from Lijiang by plane?
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) and Lijiang (LJG) are 1,173 miles (1,888 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does SGN 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 SGN to LJG with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Ho Chi Minh City and Lijiang?
The most direct connections are through Kunming (KMG), Haiphong (HPH), Guiyang (KWE), Chengdu (TFU) and Chongqing (CKG). On 6 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.