Cheap flights from Lijiang to Shanghai from $118 LJG → PVG, SHA
Lijiang Airport (LJG) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
The cheapest one-way found recently is $118 with China Eastern, 24 Nov, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $118, China Eastern, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, one-way fares from $84 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Spring Airlines, China Eastern
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 3 h 20 min
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 14 departure dates is usually $99 to $118.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$118
24 Nov · China Eastern
Lijiang Airport (LJG) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Leaves 11:40 a.m. · 3 h 20 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$118
24 Nov · China Eastern
Lijiang Airport (LJG) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Leaves 11:40 a.m. · 3 h 20 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$118 24 Novfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
$84 14 Decfound 3 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 $66 to $124.
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 14 departure dates from 20 Nov to 24 Jan 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 24 Nov, 26 Nov costs $113: $5 less than the cheapest found recently.
Juneyao Airlines · Lijiang Airport (LJG) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) · stops unknown · found 3 days ago
Every date we hold
16 fares on 14 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov | $100 | Spring Airlines | Lijiang Airport (LJG) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Nov | $119 | Xizang Airlines | Lijiang Airport (LJG) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 24 Nov | $108 | Spring Airlines | Lijiang Airport (LJG) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 25 Nov | $128 | Spring Airlines | Lijiang Airport (LJG) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 26 Nov | $113 | Juneyao Airlines | Lijiang Airport (LJG) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | stops unknown | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Nov | $107 | Spring Airlines | Lijiang Airport (LJG) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Dec | $85 | Spring Airlines | Lijiang Airport (LJG) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 12 Dec | $133 | Spring Airlines | Lijiang Airport (LJG) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Dec | $84 | Spring Airlines | Lijiang Airport (LJG) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 Dec | $84 | Spring Airlines | Lijiang Airport (LJG) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 24 Dec | $99 | Spring Airlines | Lijiang Airport (LJG) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 30 Dec | $107 | Spring Airlines | Lijiang Airport (LJG) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Jan 2027 | $139 | Spring Airlines | Lijiang Airport (LJG) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 24 Jan 2027 | $99 | Spring Airlines | Lijiang Airport (LJG) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $84.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Spring Airlines, Xizang Airlines, Juneyao Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Lijiang to Shanghai
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 24 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Lijiang to Shanghai?
One-way
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 10% lower than 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 | $107 | $66 | +11% | 23 |
| 7–13 days | $107 | $87 | +11% | 22 |
| 14–29 days | $121 | $85 | +25% | 39 |
| 30–59 days | $101 | $84 | +5% | 45 |
| 60–89 days | $97 | $83 | Cheapest seen | 40 |
| 90–179 days | $217 | $96 | +125% | 21 |
| 180+ days | $414 | $414 | +329% | 8 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
One-way
Lijiang → Wuxi
114 km from Shanghai
$129
$11 more than flying to Shanghai
5 Dec · LJG → WUX · nonstop
found 5 days ago
Diqing → Shanghai
117 km from Lijiang
$171
$53 more than flying from Lijiang
29 Dec · DIG → PVG · 1 stop
found 4 days ago
Dali → Shanghai
139 km from Lijiang
$245
$127 more than flying from Lijiang
25 Mar 2027 · DLU → PVG · nonstop
found 3 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 one-way found recently is for 24 Nov. 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 one-way flight from Lijiang to Shanghai?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $118 with China Eastern, 24 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $84 with Spring Airlines, 14 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 14 departure dates is usually $99 to $118.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Lijiang to Shanghai?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $84, 14 Dec, found 3 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Lijiang to Shanghai?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 10% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Lijiang to Shanghai?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $118 with China Eastern, 24 Nov, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Lijiang to Shanghai?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with China Eastern on 24 Nov, takes 3 h 20 min from Lijiang Airport (LJG) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Lijiang to Shanghai?
Between 20 Nov and 24 Jan 2027, Spring Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 12 of the 14 departure dates we hold, Xizang Airlines on 1 and Juneyao Airlines on 1.
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