Beijing (PEK) to Lijiang (LJG) flights

An economy award from Beijing (PEK) to Lijiang (LJG) starts at 10,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Air China, plus taxes and fees from $5. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Beijing (PEK) to Lijiang (LJG): Air China and Loong Air. The two airports are 1,317 miles (2,120 km) apart. Air China is in Star Alliance. There are also 40 ways to fly it with one stop, through Chengdu, Xian and Mian Yang and more.
How many miles PEK 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 Air China | 10,000 | $5β30 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air China | 14,500 | $5β30 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air China | 15,000 | $33β58 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Air China | 15,000 | $30β55 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air China | 15,000 | $5β30 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air China | 15,000 | $5β70 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air China | 25,000 | $5β30 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Air China | 40,000 | $49.80β424.80 |
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 PEK to LJG
- Air ChinaStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it

- GJLoong AirNot in an alliance
Book PEK to LJG with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air China
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air China
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air China
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air China
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air China
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air China
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air China
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air China
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air China
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air China
- United MileagePlusBooks Air China
PEK to LJG with one stop
40 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Chengdu (CTU)Air China and Tibet Airlines the whole way3U
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- Via Xian (XIY)Air China and Hainan Airlines, then Lucky Air, Beijing Capital Airlines and 3 more

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GS+2 - Via Mian Yang (MIG)Air China and Sichuan Airlines, then Shandong Airlines and Tibet Airlines
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- Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 1 more the whole way3U
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8L+5 - Via Taiyuan (TYN)Air China, then Tibet Airlines


- Via Yuncheng (YCU)Air China, then Tibet Airlines


- Via Dazhou (DZH)Air China, then Loong Air
GJ - Via Luzhou (LZO)Air China, then Lucky Air and Loong Air
8LGJ - Via Chongqing (CKG)Sichuan Airlines the whole way3U
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3U8LPN+1 - Via Shiyan (WDS)Air China, then Beijing Capital Airlines


- Via Zhengzhou (CGO)Air China, then Lucky Air, Beijing Capital Airlines and 2 more
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PN+1 - Via Zunyi (WMT)Air China, then West Air (China)
PN - Via Yinchuan (INC)Air China and Grand China Air, then Loong Air
CNGJ - Via Lanzhou (LHW)Air China and Hainan Airlines, then Ruili Airlines

DR - Via Guiyang (KWE)Air China and Hainan Airlines, then Lucky Air, Beijing Capital Airlines and 1 more

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PEK to LJG: common questions
How many miles does PEK to LJG cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Air China, plus taxes and fees from $5. 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 PEK to LJG?
Air China (Star Alliance) and Loong Air fly nonstop from Beijing (PEK) to Lijiang (LJG).
How far is Beijing from Lijiang by plane?
Beijing (PEK) and Lijiang (LJG) are 1,317 miles (2,120 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book PEK to LJG award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Beijing and Lijiang?
The most direct connections are through Chengdu (CTU), Xian (XIY), Mian Yang (MIG), Chengdu (TFU) and Taiyuan (TYN). On 11 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air China through Chengdu.
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.






