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One-way fare
- Lowest observed
- €124, departing 26 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 27 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 63Check live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- China Eastern, China Southern, Hainan Airlines, Loong Air, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, Xizang Airlines (9)
- Reported fastest flight
- 2h 30m
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
Explore the fares we observed from Xian to Lijiang. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- Route distance
- 1,177 km
- Reported fastest flight
- 2h 30m
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
Published schedules report non-stop service with Beijing Capital Airlines. Check current timetables.
A clearer picture of your fare
Non-stop airlines seen on this route
Fastest non-stop we saw: 2h 30m with Sichuan Airlines.
| Airline | Non-stop days / priced days | Fastest non-stop |
|---|---|---|
| Sichuan Airlines | 4 / 63 | 2h 30m |
Departure days with a non-stop fare checked in the last 14 days. A carrier listed here had a non-stop fare on at least 3 days; schedules may differ.
Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) → Xian, city gazetteer reference point (34.3416, 108.9398): ≈ 20 km.
- Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) → Lijiang, city gazetteer reference point (26.8550, 100.2278): ≈ 20 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
Cheapest month from Xian to Lijiang: November 2026, from €124 (checked 27 Oct 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €124 | 27 |
| December 2026 | €125 | 30 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest day of the week from Xian to Lijiang: Thursday, from €124 (checked 27 Oct 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €144 | 9 |
| Tuesday | €125 | 9 |
| Wednesday | €140 | 10 |
| Thursday | €124 | 9 |
| Friday | €130 | 9 |
| Saturday | €125 | 9 |
| Sunday | €140 | 8 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Xian to Lijiang by days until departure (8 to 30 days): €124 (checked 27 Oct 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €138 | 7 |
| 8 to 30 days | €124 | 20 |
| 31 to 60 days | €125 | 30 |
| 61 days or more | €149 | 6 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Cheapest airline from Xian to Lijiang: Tianjin Airlines, from €124 (checked 27 Oct 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Tianjin Airlines | €124Nov 26, 2026 | 9 |
| China Southern | €125Nov 24, 2026 | 13 |
| Hainan Airlines | €130Nov 6, 2026 | 6 |
| China Eastern | €134Nov 19, 2026 | 29 |
| Sichuan Airlines | €179Dec 23, 2026 | 4 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Xian to Lijiang?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €124, found on 27 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Xian to Lijiang?
Cheapest month from Xian to Lijiang: November 2026, from €124 (checked 27 Oct 2026).
Are there direct flights from Xian to Lijiang?
Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with Beijing Capital Airlines.
Which airlines fly from Xian to Lijiang?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: China Eastern, China Southern, Hainan Airlines, Loong Air, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, Xizang Airlines (9).
How long does the flight from Xian to Lijiang take?
Across the 59 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 10h 38m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Xian to Lijiang fares were non-stop?
4 of the 59 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
Which airlines had non-stop offers on at least 3 departure dates from Xian to Lijiang?
For Xian to Lijiang, examples of observed one-way non-stop offers checked within the last 14 days: Sichuan Airlines (4). Each number counts distinct departure dates, not weekly flights; check current availability in search.
Which day of the week is cheapest from Xian to Lijiang?
Cheapest day of the week from Xian to Lijiang: Thursday, from €124 (checked 27 Oct 2026).
Which airline has the lowest fare from Xian to Lijiang?
Cheapest airline from Xian to Lijiang: Tianjin Airlines, from €124 (checked 27 Oct 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide
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Last checked: 27 Oct 2026