Lijiang (LJG) to Guangzhou (CAN) flights
An economy award from Lijiang (LJG) to Guangzhou (CAN) starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 6 airlines fly nonstop from Lijiang (LJG) to Guangzhou (CAN): Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Chongqing Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines and West Air (China). The two airports are 848 miles (1,364 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 27 ways to fly it with one stop, through Kunming, Guiyang and Nanning and more.
How many miles LJG to CAN costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines | 7,000 | $35–370 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Shenzhen Airlines | 8,000 | $33–58 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Shenzhen Airlines | 10,000 | $25–430 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Shenzhen Airlines | 14,500 | $25–430 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Shenzhen Airlines | 15,000 | $30–55 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Shenzhen Airlines | 15,000 | $25–430 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Shenzhen Airlines | 15,000 | $5–70 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 16,100 | $25–180 |
| American AAdvantageOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $5–30 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $45–230 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Shenzhen Airlines | 17,500 | $25–430 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Shenzhen Airlines | 40,000 | $49.80–424.80 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from LJG to CAN
- Beijing Capital AirlinesNot in an alliance
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
- OQChongqing AirlinesNot in an alliance
- Shenzhen AirlinesNot in an alliance
- PNWest Air (China)Not in an alliance
Book LJG to CAN with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks China Southern Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines
LJG to CAN with one stop
27 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Kunming (KMG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way3U8L+4
- Via Guiyang (KWE)Lucky Air, Beijing Capital Airlines and 1 more, then China Southern Airlines and 9 Air8LGYAQ
- Via Nanning (NNG)Beijing Capital Airlines, then China Southern Airlines
- Via Zunyi (ZYI)Loong Air, then China Southern AirlinesGJ
- Via Zunyi (WMT)West Air (China), then China Southern AirlinesPN
- Via Luzhou (LZO)Lucky Air and Loong Air, then Air China, China Southern Airlines and 1 more8LGJ
3U - Via Hong Kong (HKG)Hong Kong Airlines, then Cathay Pacific
- Via Haiphong (HPH)Lucky Air, then Shenzhen Airlines8L
- Via Chongqing (CKG)Sichuan Airlines and West Air (China) the whole way3U8LPN+13U+6
- Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 2 more the whole way3UEU+53U+5
- Via Chengdu (CTU)Air China, Chengdu Airlines and 1 more the whole wayEU
3U+4 - Via Mangshi (LUM)Ruili Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines and 1 moreDROQ
- Via Nanchong (NAO)GX Airlines, then China Southern AirlinesGX
- Via Jinghong (JHG)Ruili Airlines, Kunming Airlines and 1 more, then 9 Air, China Southern Airlines and 1 moreDR
QWAQOQ - Via Changsha (CSX)Juneyao Airlines, Beijing Capital Airlines and 6 more, then China Southern Airlines
EU+5
LJG to CAN: common questions
How many miles does LJG to CAN cost?
In economy it starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (8,000), ANA Mileage Club (10,000) and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (14,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from LJG to CAN?
Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), China Southern Airlines, Chongqing Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines and West Air (China) fly nonstop from Lijiang (LJG) to Guangzhou (CAN).
How far is Lijiang from Guangzhou by plane?
Lijiang (LJG) and Guangzhou (CAN) are 848 miles (1,364 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book LJG to CAN award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Aeromexico Rewards, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Emirates Skywards, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Lijiang and Guangzhou?
The most direct connections are through Kunming (KMG), Guiyang (KWE), Nanning (NNG), Zunyi (ZYI) and Zunyi (WMT). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Eastern Airlines through Kunming.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.