Cheap flights from Chengdu to Lijiang from $61 TFU → LJG
Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Lijiang Airport (LJG)
The cheapest return found recently is $605 with Sichuan Airlines, 22 Apr 2027 – 25 Apr 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $61 with Lucky Air, 27 Nov, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $61, Lucky Air, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $605, 22 Apr 2027 to 25 Apr 2027
- Usual return price
- $198 to $469
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $147 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Chengdu Airlines, Lucky Air, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 1 h 10 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 9 departure dates is usually $198 to $469.
Cheapest return found recently
$605
22 Apr 2027 – 25 Apr 2027 · Sichuan Airlines
Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Lijiang Airport (LJG)
Leaves 9:15 p.m. · Return leaves 11:10 p.m. · 2 h 25 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$605
22 Apr 2027 – 25 Apr 2027 · Sichuan Airlines
Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Lijiang Airport (LJG)
Leaves 9:15 p.m. · Return leaves 11:10 p.m. · 2 h 25 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$605 22 Apr 2027 – 25 Apr 2027found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
$147 3 Dec – 4 Decfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $123 to $192.
At $605, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 9 departure dates from 3 Dec to 10 May 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 3-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 22 Apr 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
9 fares on 9 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec – 4 Dec | $147 | Chengdu Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Lijiang Airport (LJG) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Feb 2027 – 4 Mar 2027 | $469 | Air China | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Lijiang Airport (LJG) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Mar 2027 – 8 Mar 2027 | $352 | Air China | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Lijiang Airport (LJG) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Mar 2027 – 23 Mar 2027 | $334 | Qingdao Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Lijiang Airport (LJG) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Mar 2027 – 26 Mar 2027 | $198 | Qingdao Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Lijiang Airport (LJG) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Mar 2027 – 26 Mar 2027 | $197 | Qingdao Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Lijiang Airport (LJG) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Mar 2027 – 23 Mar 2027 | $466 | Air China | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Lijiang Airport (LJG) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Apr 2027 – 25 Apr 2027 | $605 | Sichuan Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Lijiang Airport (LJG) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 May 2027 – 24 May 2027 | $612 | Sichuan Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Lijiang Airport (LJG) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $147.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air China, Qingdao Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Chengdu Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 12 departure dates is usually $62 to $79.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$61
27 Nov · Lucky Air
Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Lijiang Airport (LJG)
Leaves 8:50 p.m. · 1 h 10 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$61
27 Nov · Lucky Air
Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Lijiang Airport (LJG)
Leaves 8:50 p.m. · 1 h 10 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$61 27 Novfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
$54 25 Novfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $46 to $61.
At $61, the cheapest one-way found recently is at the high end of that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 12 departure dates from 25 Nov to 21 Apr 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
Yes. Among one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 27 Nov, 25 Nov costs $54: $7 less than the cheapest found recently.
Lucky Air · Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Lijiang Airport (LJG) · nonstop · found 5 days ago
Every date we hold
13 fares on 12 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov | $54 | Lucky Air | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Lijiang Airport (LJG) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Nov | $61 | Lucky Air | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Lijiang Airport (LJG) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 3 Dec | $67 | Chengdu Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Lijiang Airport (LJG) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 4 Dec | $66 | Chengdu Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Lijiang Airport (LJG) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 7 Dec | $59 | Shenzhen Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Lijiang Airport (LJG) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 12 Dec | $67 | Chengdu Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Lijiang Airport (LJG) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 20 Dec | $62 | Shenzhen Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Lijiang Airport (LJG) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Jan 2027 | $80 | Shandong Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Lijiang Airport (LJG) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 6 Jan 2027 | $79 | Lucky Air | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Lijiang Airport (LJG) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 7 Feb 2027 | $201 | Shandong Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Lijiang Airport (LJG) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 Feb 2027 | $79 | Shandong Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Lijiang Airport (LJG) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Apr 2027 | $305 | THAI Airways | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Lijiang Airport (LJG) | 2 stops | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $54.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Lucky Air, Chengdu Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, THAI Airways.
Premium cabin fares from Chengdu to Lijiang
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 22 Apr 2027 – 25 Apr 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 27 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Chengdu to Lijiang?
Return
The cheapest fares were 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $136 | $123 | Cheapest seen | 16 |
| 7–13 days | $138 | $136 | +2% | 7 |
| 14–29 days | $178 | $147 | +31% | 23 |
| 30–59 days | $183 | $136 | +35% | 21 |
| 60–89 days | $179 | $167 | +32% | 18 |
| 90–179 days | $322 | $197 | +137% | 24 |
| 180+ days | $598 | $596 | +340% | 25 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $53 | $46 | Cheapest seen | 42 |
| 7–13 days | $54 | $47 | +1% | 26 |
| 14–29 days | $59 | $47 | +11% | 42 |
| 30–59 days | $73 | $57 | +38% | 44 |
| 60–89 days | $93 | $77 | +76% | 29 |
| 90–179 days | $183 | $79 | +245% | 9 |
| 180+ days | $355 | $303 | +570% | 21 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
One-way
Chengdu → Dali
139 km from Lijiang
$88
$27 more than flying to Lijiang
19 Dec · TFU → DLU · nonstop
found 3 days ago
Chengdu → Diqing
117 km from Lijiang
$185
$124 more than flying to Lijiang
23 May 2027 · TFU → DIG · nonstop
found 7 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 22 Apr 2027 – 25 Apr 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Chengdu to Lijiang?
The cheapest return found recently is $605 with Sichuan Airlines, 22 Apr 2027 to 25 Apr 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $147 with Chengdu Airlines, 3 Dec to 4 Dec, found 6 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 9 departure dates is usually $198 to $469.
How much is a one-way flight from Chengdu to Lijiang?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $61 with Lucky Air, 27 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $54 with Lucky Air, 25 Nov, found 5 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 12 departure dates is usually $62 to $79.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chengdu to Lijiang?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $147, 3 Dec to 4 Dec, found 6 days ago. November 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $54, 25 Nov, found 5 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Chengdu to Lijiang?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return and one-way fares were both cheapest 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Chengdu to Lijiang?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $605 with Sichuan Airlines, 22 Apr 2027 to 25 Apr 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $61 with Lucky Air, 27 Nov, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Chengdu to Lijiang?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Lucky Air on 27 Nov, takes 1 h 10 min from Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) to Lijiang Airport (LJG).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Chengdu to Lijiang?
Between 3 Dec and 10 May 2027, Air China has the cheapest return on 3 of the 9 departure dates we hold, Qingdao Airlines on 3 and Sichuan Airlines on 2. Between 25 Nov and 21 Apr 2027, Lucky Air has the cheapest one-way on 3 of the 12 departure dates we hold, Chengdu Airlines on 3 and Shandong Airlines on 3.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work