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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Guangzhou Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $342. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Lijiang.$324 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Mon, 28 Sep.Return flight with Shenzhen Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Shenzhen Airlines departs from Guangzhou on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Lijiang Sanyi International.Inbound direct flight with Shenzhen Airlines departs from Lijiang Sanyi International on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $324, select.

Lijiang.$341 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Fri, 6 Nov.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Guangzhou on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Lijiang Sanyi International.Inbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Lijiang Sanyi International on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $341, select.

Lijiang.$342 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Thu, 29 Oct.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Guangzhou on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Lijiang Sanyi International.Inbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Lijiang Sanyi International on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $342, select.

Lijiang.$358 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov, returning Tue, 24 Nov.Return flight with China Southern and China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Guangzhou on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Lijiang Sanyi International.Inbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Lijiang Sanyi International on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $358, select.

Lijiang.$382 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Dec, returning Thu, 31 Dec.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Guangzhou on Wed, 23 Dec, arriving in Lijiang Sanyi International.Inbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Lijiang Sanyi International on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $382, select.

Lijiang.$470 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with China Eastern and Spring Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Guangzhou on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Lijiang Sanyi International.Inbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departs from Lijiang Sanyi International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $470, select.

Lijiang.$810 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Jan, returning Fri, 15 Jan.Return flight with Spring Airlines and China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departs from Guangzhou on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Lijiang Sanyi International.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Lijiang Sanyi International on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $810, select.

Lijiang.$830 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Jan, returning Fri, 15 Jan.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Guangzhou on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Lijiang Sanyi International.Inbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Lijiang Sanyi International on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $830, select.

Lijiang.$858 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Feb, returning Sun, 28 Feb.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Guangzhou on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Lijiang Sanyi International.Inbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Lijiang Sanyi International on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $858, select.

Lijiang.$870 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Jun, returning Wed, 23 Jun.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Guangzhou on Thu, 17 Jun, arriving in Lijiang Sanyi International.Inbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Lijiang Sanyi International on Wed, 23 Jun, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $870, select.

Lijiang.$872 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Guangzhou on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Lijiang Sanyi International.Inbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Lijiang Sanyi International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $872, select.

Lijiang.$873 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Mar, returning Fri, 26 Mar.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Guangzhou on Fri, 12 Mar, arriving in Lijiang Sanyi International.Inbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Lijiang Sanyi International on Fri, 26 Mar, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $873, select.

Lijiang.$1,099 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Guangzhou on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Lijiang Sanyi International.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Lijiang Sanyi International on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,099, select.

Lijiang.$2,126 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Dec, returning Sat, 2 Jan.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Guangzhou on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in Lijiang Sanyi International.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Lijiang Sanyi International on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,126, select.

Lijiang.$2,618 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Apr, returning Fri, 23 Apr.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Guangzhou on Fri, 9 Apr, arriving in Lijiang Sanyi International.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Lijiang Sanyi International on Fri, 23 Apr, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,618, select.

Lijiang.$2,618 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 May, returning Fri, 28 May.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Guangzhou on Fri, 14 May, arriving in Lijiang Sanyi International.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Lijiang Sanyi International on Fri, 28 May, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,618, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Guangzhou to Lijiang Sanyi International

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Guangzhou to Lijiang: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$324
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	2 hrs, 58 mins
Most popular airline	China Southern
Average flights per week	39

Finding cheap flights from Guangzhou to Lijiang Sanyi International: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Guangzhou to Lijiang Sanyi International?

The best price we found for a return flight from Guangzhou to Lijiang Sanyi International is $324. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Guangzhou to Lijiang Sanyi International?

2 hours and 58 minutes is the average flight time from Guangzhou to Lijiang Sanyi International.

Which airlines fly direct from Guangzhou to Lijiang Sanyi International?

China Southern, Shenzhen Airlines and Shandong Airlines fly direct from Guangzhou to Lijiang Sanyi International.

How many flights are there a week from Guangzhou to Lijiang Sanyi International?

As of September 2026, there are 39 flights per week flying from Guangzhou to Lijiang Sanyi International.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Guangzhou to Lijiang Sanyi International?

The cheapest month to fly from Guangzhou to Lijiang Sanyi International is usually September.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Guangzhou Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Guangzhou Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport on Tuesday, 22 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Guangzhou Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 58 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Lijiang Sanyi International?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Lijiang Sanyi International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Lijiang?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Lijiang is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Guangzhou Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International with?

Currently, Shenzhen Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Lijiang Sanyi International.

Travelling from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG): what you need to know

Take a direct flight from Guangzhou Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.
Lijiang's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Guangzhou.
There are 41 Guangzhou Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport flights each week.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your CAN to LJG flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
There are plenty of direct flights from Guangzhou Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport to pick from. When organising your Lijiang journey, these carriers can fly you nonstop to this unmissable corner of China:
Most travellers choose to fly with China Southern on this route.
China Southern is the most punctual carrier that offers CAN to LJG flights. An impressive 90.08% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Guangzhou Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport. These are the top stopovers between CAN and LJG:
- Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
- Kunming Airport
- Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG)

$145 is the best price for a one-way Guangzhou Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $324. These fares can change based on availability.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from CAN to LJG. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Guangzhou Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from CAN to LJG.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Guangzhou Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport.

Handy information about Guangzhou Airport (CAN)

The address for CAN is Airport W Ave.
85% of flights departing from Guangzhou Airport land at their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of CAN.
To get to Guangzhou Airport from central Guangzhou, it takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near CAN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Guangzhou Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:

Arriving at Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG)

If you're arriving on a late Guangzhou Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near LJG:

When to fly to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG)

The quietest month for a flight from Guangzhou Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport is March, while September is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Lijiang based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Lijiang is May, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Guangzhou Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CAN to LJG in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.

Explore more of China

You've done Lijiang, now it's time to discover other parts of China. Journey about 338 kilometres south-east to Kunming to check off its top sights. From Yunnan Grand View Garden to Colourful Yunnan Ancient City and Baosheng Temple, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Yibin is another essential stop in China and is around 483 kilometres north-east of Lijiang. No trip is complete without seeing Longtou Mountain, Yunshan Scenic Area and Cuiping Mountain Park.