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The Shanghai — Lijiang route is served by a wide range of airlines: 4 in total, including Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, and Thai Airways. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $87. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.
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Shanghai — Lijiang
12/05/2026
Departure
Direct flight
9C7115
starting at $87
Shanghai — Lijiang
12/07/2026
Departure
Direct flight
9C6617
starting at $89
Shanghai — Lijiang
12/09/2026
Departure
Direct flight
9C7115
starting at $97
Shanghai — Lijiang
12/15/2026
Departure
Direct flight
9C6733
starting at $99
Shanghai — Lijiang
12/16/2026
Departure
Direct flight
9C7115
starting at $99
Shanghai — Lijiang
12/17/2026
Departure
Direct flight
9C6617
starting at $99
Shanghai — Lijiang
12/19/2026
Departure
Direct flight
9C6617
starting at $105
Shanghai — Lijiang
12/21/2026
Departure
Direct flight
9C7115
starting at $105
Shanghai — Lijiang
12/10/2026
Departure
Direct flight
9C7115
starting at $105
Shanghai — Lijiang
11/24/2026
Departure
Direct flight
9C6617
starting at $105
All airports
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Lijiang departs on 12/05/2026, is operated by Spring Airlines and costs $87
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Shanghai to Lijiang departs on 12/04/2026, is operated by Spring Airlines and costs $197
Fastest flight from Shanghai to Lijiang takes 4h 5m
There are direct flights on this route 5 days a week: Mo, Tu, We, Th, and Sa
The distance between Shanghai and Lijiang is 2118km (1313 miles). The average flight duration is 3h 46m. There are 82 direct flights from Shanghai to Lijiang. Shanghai and Lijiang are in the same time zone. Flights from Shanghai begin at 6:45 AM. The latest flight from Shanghai departs at 8:10 PM
Ticket prices for Shanghai — Lijiang follow a predictable curve: rise, peak, and decline. This typical seasonal pattern lets you plan your purchase to avoid overpaying.
Prices rise from December 2026 to May 2027 (+279%), then decline from November 2026 to December 2026 (11%). The cheapest tickets are in November 2026–December 2026 (averaging $90), while the priciest are in January 2027–May 2027 ($248).
For savings, plan your flight for November 2026–December 2026 — you could save up to 64%. Try to avoid January 2027–May 2027 when possible: prices are at their highest then.
Price spread on this route is 55.9%. Costs depend heavily on the season, so flexibility in choosing your departure month is especially valuable here.
The minimum one-way ticket price from Shanghai to Lijiang is $85 (December 2026), while the maximum is $322 (May 2027). On average, a ticket costs $169–$175.
The cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Lijiang according to data for the last 48 hours costs $87
Often the best time to buy tickets from Shanghai to Lijiang is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Shanghai to Lijiang can be found flying in these months: December, November, January.
The fastest flights from Shanghai to Lijiang start from 4 hours 5 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Shanghai — Lijiang: Spring Airlines
Spring Airlines
Every day
starting at $73
Juneyao Airlines
Every day
starting at $100
China Eastern Airlines
Every day
starting at $107
All airlines serving Shanghai — Lijiang operate daily direct flights: Spring Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, and China Eastern Airlines fly every day.
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