Lijiang (LJG) to Qingdao (TAO) flights

An economy award from Lijiang (LJG) to Qingdao (TAO) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Lijiang (LJG) to Qingdao (TAO): China Eastern Airlines and Lucky Air. The two airports are 1,343 miles (2,161 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 34 ways to fly it with one stop, through Shiyan, Zhengzhou and Chongqing and more.
How many miles LJG to TAO 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 | 10,000 | $35β370 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 23,000 | $25β180 |
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 TAO
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

- 8LLucky AirNot in an alliance
Book LJG to TAO with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern 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 TAO with one stop
34 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Shiyan (WDS)Beijing Capital Airlines, then Shandong Airlines


- Via Zhengzhou (CGO)Lucky Air, Beijing Capital Airlines and 2 more, then Qingdao Airlines8L
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- Via Nanchong (NAO)GX Airlines the whole wayGXGX
- Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 2 more the whole way3U
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- Via Chengdu (CTU)Air China and Chengdu Airlines the whole way
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- Via Mian Yang (MIG)Tibet Airlines the whole way



- Via Yuncheng (YCU)Tibet Airlines, then Kunming Airlines


- Via Xian (XIY)Beijing Capital Airlines and Sichuan Airlines the whole way8L
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- Via Wuhan (WUH)Lucky Air, Beijing Capital Airlines and 3 more, then Air China, China Southern Airlines and 4 more8L
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- Via Hefei (HFE)Qingdao Airlines the whole wayQW
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- Via Guiyang (KWE)Lucky Air, Beijing Capital Airlines and 1 more, then China Southern Airlines, Shandong Airlines and 1 more8L
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- Via Taiyuan (TYN)Tibet Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines and 2 more


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- Via Kunming (KMG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
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- Via Changsha (CSX)Qingdao Airlines the whole way

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LJG to TAO: common questions
How many miles does LJG to TAO cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Qantas Frequent Flyer (23,000). 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 TAO?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) and Lucky Air fly nonstop from Lijiang (LJG) to Qingdao (TAO).
How far is Lijiang from Qingdao by plane?
Lijiang (LJG) and Qingdao (TAO) are 1,343 miles (2,161 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 TAO award flights?
8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Lijiang and Qingdao?
The most direct connections are through Shiyan (WDS), Zhengzhou (CGO), Chongqing (CKG), Nanchong (NAO) and Chengdu (TFU). On 19 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Sichuan Airlines through Chongqing.
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.
