Nanjing (NKG) to Lijiang (LJG) flights
An economy award from Nanjing (NKG) to Lijiang (LJG) starts at 10,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Shenzhen Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25. 5 airlines fly nonstop from Nanjing (NKG) to Lijiang (LJG): Air Travel, Beijing Capital Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Lucky Air and Shenzhen Airlines. The two airports are 1,174 miles (1,890 km) apart. There are also 32 ways to fly it with one stop, through Luzhou, Chongqing and Zunyi and more.
How many miles NKG to LJG 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Shenzhen Airlines | 10,000 | $25–430 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Shenzhen Airlines | 14,500 | $25–430 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Shenzhen Airlines | 15,000 | $33–58 |
| 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 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Shenzhen Airlines | 25,000 | $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 NKG to LJG
- A6Air TravelNot in an alliance
- Beijing Capital AirlinesNot in an alliance
- Juneyao AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- 8LLucky AirNot in an alliance
- Shenzhen AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book NKG to LJG with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Juneyao Airlines
NKG to LJG with one stop
32 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Luzhou (LZO)Sichuan Airlines, then Lucky Air and Loong Air3U8LGJ
- Via Chongqing (CKG)Sichuan Airlines and West Air (China) the whole way3U
+63U8LPN+1 - Via Zunyi (ZYI)China Eastern Airlines, then Loong Air
GJ - Via Dazhou (DZH)Tibet Airlines, then Loong Air
GJ - Via Nanchong (NAO)Urumqi Airlines, then GX AirlinesUQGX
- Via Guiyang (KWE)Colorful GuiZhou Airlines the whole wayAQ
+68LGY - Via Chengdu (TFU)Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and 1 more the whole way+33U8L+5
- Via Changsha (CSX)Hainan Airlines, Xiamen Airlines and 2 more, then Juneyao Airlines, Beijing Capital Airlines and 6 more
+1EU+5 - Via Shiyan (WDS)Beijing Capital Airlines the whole way
- Via Chengdu (CTU)Air China the whole way3UEU
- Via Mian Yang (MIG)Tibet Airlines the whole way
- Via Kunming (KMG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way3UA6BK+5
- Via Guilin (KWL)Shandong Airlines, Okay Airways and 2 more, then Xiamen AirlinesBK+1
- Via Xian (XIY)Tianjin Airlines the whole wayGS+28LGS+2
- Via Yuncheng (YCU)Xiamen Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines, then Tibet Airlines
NKG to LJG: common questions
How many miles does NKG to LJG cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Shenzhen Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25. Next cheapest: Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (14,500), Air Canada Aeroplan (15,000) and Avianca LifeMiles (15,000). 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 NKG to LJG?
Air Travel, Beijing Capital Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Lucky Air and Shenzhen Airlines fly nonstop from Nanjing (NKG) to Lijiang (LJG).
How far is Nanjing from Lijiang by plane?
Nanjing (NKG) and Lijiang (LJG) are 1,174 miles (1,890 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book NKG to LJG award flights?
1 program can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Nanjing and Lijiang?
The most direct connections are through Luzhou (LZO), Chongqing (CKG), Zunyi (ZYI), Dazhou (DZH) and Nanchong (NAO). On 16 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.