Shanghai (SHA) to Lijiang (LJG) flights
An economy award from Shanghai (SHA) to Lijiang (LJG) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. One airline flies nonstop from Shanghai (SHA) to Lijiang (LJG): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 1,310 miles (2,109 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 30 ways to fly it with one stop, through Wuhan, Luzhou and Chongqing and more.
How many miles SHA 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines | 10,000 | $35–370 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 23,000 | $25–180 |
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 SHA to LJG
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book SHA to LJG with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines
SHA to LJG with one stop
30 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Wuhan (WUH)Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more, then Lucky Air, Beijing Capital Airlines and 3 more
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- Via Luzhou (LZO)Xiamen Airlines, then Lucky Air and Loong Air
8LGJ - Via Chongqing (CKG)Spring Airlines, Air China and 4 more, then Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air and 2 more
+33U8LPN+1 - Via Nanchang (KHN)Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines, then Beijing Capital Airlines and Air TravelA6
- Via Changsha (CSX)Juneyao Airlines the whole way+1EU+5
- Via Guiyang (KWE)China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and 3 more, then Lucky Air, Beijing Capital Airlines and 1 more+28LGY
- Via Chengdu (TFU)Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and 2 more, then Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 6 more+13U8L+5
- Via Hengyang (HNY)Spring Airlines, then Loong AirGJ
- Via Chengdu (CTU)Air China, Tibet Airlines and 1 more the whole way+2EU
- Via Kunming (KMG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way+2
- Via Guilin (KWL)Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and 1 more, then Xiamen Airlines
- Via Zhengzhou (CGO)Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines, then Lucky Air, Beijing Capital Airlines and 2 more8LPN+1
- Via Xian (XIY)Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and 2 more, then Lucky Air, Beijing Capital Airlines and 3 more+18LGS+2
- Via Nanning (NNG)China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and 1 more, then Beijing Capital Airlines
- Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way+4+3
SHA to LJG: common questions
How many miles does SHA to LJG cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Qantas Frequent Flyer (23,000). 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 SHA to LJG?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Shanghai (SHA) to Lijiang (LJG).
How far is Shanghai from Lijiang by plane?
Shanghai (SHA) and Lijiang (LJG) are 1,310 miles (2,109 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SHA to LJG award flights?
8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Shanghai and Lijiang?
The most direct connections are through Wuhan (WUH), Luzhou (LZO), Chongqing (CKG), Nanchang (KHN) and Changsha (CSX). On 11 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Juneyao Airlines through Changsha.
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.