Chengdu (CTU) to Lijiang (LJG) flights

An economy award from Chengdu (CTU) to Lijiang (LJG) starts at 8,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Air China, plus taxes and fees from $33. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Chengdu (CTU) to Lijiang (LJG): 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.
How many miles CTU to LJG costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air China | 8,000 | $33β58 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air China | 10,000 | $5β30 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air China | 14,500 | $5β30 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Air China | 15,000 | $30β55 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air China | 15,000 | $5β30 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air China | 15,000 | $5β70 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air China | 17,500 | $5β30 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Air China | 40,000 | $49.80β424.80 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from CTU to LJG
- Air ChinaStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it

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

Book CTU 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
CTU to LJG 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 way3U
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- Via Mangshi (LUM)Tibet Airlines and Air China, then Ruili Airlines

DR - Via Dazhou (DZH)Chengdu Airlines, then Loong AirEUGJ
- Via Jinghong (JHG)Sichuan Airlines, Chengdu Airlines and 1 more, then Ruili Airlines, Qingdao Airlines and 1 more3UEU
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- Via Lanzhou (LHW)Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 1 more, then Ruili Airlines3U
EUDR - Via Nanning (NNG)Sichuan Airlines and Tibet Airlines, then Beijing Capital Airlines3U


CTU to LJG: common questions
How many miles does CTU to LJG cost?
In economy it starts at 8,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Air China, plus taxes and fees from $33. Next cheapest: ANA Mileage Club (10,000), Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (14,500) and Avianca LifeMiles (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from CTU to LJG?
Air China (Star Alliance), Chengdu Airlines and Tibet Airlines fly nonstop from Chengdu (CTU) to Lijiang (LJG).
How far is Chengdu from Lijiang by plane?
Chengdu (CTU) and Lijiang (LJG) 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 CTU 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.
Where can I connect between Chengdu and Lijiang?
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.






