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Flights from Sanya to Lijiang

There are no direct flights from Sanya to Lijiang. The easiest way is one stop via Kunming or Guiyang, about 4h 10m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 10m

Sanya to Lijiang at a glance

Fastest journey4h 10mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kunming or Guiyang

Best ways to fly from Sanya to Lijiang

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

SYX Kunming (KMG) LJG

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Lucky Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Lucky Air

One airline, one ticket ~4h 10m

SYX Guiyang (KWE) LJG

Leg 1: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Colorful Guizhou Airlines · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines, Chengdu Airlines, Lucky Air

One airline, one ticket ~4h 31m

SYX Chengdu (TFU) LJG

Leg 1: Air China, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~5h 01m

SYX Chongqing (CKG) LJG

Leg 1: Air China, Chongqing Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Lucky Air, Sichuan Airlines, West Air

One airline, one ticket ~5h 00m

SYX Guangzhou (CAN) LJG

Leg 1: 9 Air, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~5h 04m

SYX Shenzhen (SZX) LJG

Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Air

One airline, one ticket ~5h 08m

Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance: 1,349 km838 miles
Journey time: 4h 10mestimate
Time difference: NoneLijiang vs Sanya
Currency in Lijiang: CNY
Airports: SYX → LJG

Flights from Sanya to Lijiang: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sanya to Lijiang?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kunming, Guiyang and Chengdu. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.

How long is the flight from Sanya to Lijiang?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 10m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,349 km.

Where do you change planes between Sanya and Lijiang?

The best connecting points are Kunming (KMG), Guiyang (KWE), Chengdu (TFU) and Chongqing (CKG). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Kunming, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Sanya and Lijiang?

Sanya: Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX). Lijiang: Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG).

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