Chengdu to Lijiang CTU, TFU → LJG
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Lijiang Airport (LJG)
The cheapest return found recently is $179 with Qingdao Airlines, 25 Dec – 8 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $49 with Shenzhen Airlines, 23 Oct, found yesterday.
Return
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual return price.
Cheapest return found recently
$179
25 Dec – 8 Jan 2027 · Qingdao Airlines
Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Lijiang Airport (LJG)
Leaves 7:45 p.m. · Return leaves 9:55 p.m. · 2 h 40 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$179
25 Dec – 8 Jan 2027 · Qingdao Airlines
Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Lijiang Airport (LJG)
Leaves 7:45 p.m. · Return leaves 9:55 p.m. · 2 h 40 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$179 25 Dec – 8 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $123 to $192.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold return fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 14-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 25 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
1 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Dec – 8 Jan 2027 | $179 | Qingdao Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Lijiang Airport (LJG) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Qingdao Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 11 departure dates is usually $61 to $79.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$49
23 Oct · Shenzhen Airlines
Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Lijiang Airport (LJG)
Leaves 6:55 a.m. · 1 h 30 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$49
23 Oct · Shenzhen Airlines
Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Lijiang Airport (LJG)
Leaves 6:55 a.m. · 1 h 30 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$49 23 Octfound yesterdayOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $46 to $54.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 11 departure dates from 22 Oct to 3 Feb 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 2 other departure dates within 3 days of 23 Oct, and none is cheaper.
Every date we hold
14 fares on 11 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | $52 | Shenzhen Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Lijiang Airport (LJG) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 23 Oct | $49 | Shenzhen Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Lijiang Airport (LJG) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 25 Oct | $61 | Chengdu Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Lijiang Airport (LJG) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 6 Nov | $61 | Chengdu Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Lijiang Airport (LJG) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 13 Nov | $79 | Shenzhen Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Lijiang Airport (LJG) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 20 Nov | $67 | Shenzhen Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Lijiang Airport (LJG) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 21 Nov | $79 | Xizang Airlines | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) → Lijiang Airport (LJG) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 4 Dec | $76 | Chengdu Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Lijiang Airport (LJG) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 8 Dec | $74 | Shenzhen Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Lijiang Airport (LJG) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 2 Jan 2027 | $94 | Shandong Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Lijiang Airport (LJG) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 3 Feb 2027 | $183 | Shandong Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Lijiang Airport (LJG) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
October 2026 is the cheapest month — from $49.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Shenzhen Airlines, Chengdu Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Xizang Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Chengdu to Lijiang
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 25 Dec – 8 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 23 Oct in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Chengdu to Lijiang?
Return
The cheapest fares were 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $136 | $123 | Cheapest seen | 9 |
| 14–29 days | $186 | $159 | +37% | 18 |
| 30–59 days | $189 | $183 | +39% | 13 |
| 90–179 days | $322 | $322 | +137% | 8 |
| 180+ days | $596 | $596 | +338% | 8 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $52 | $46 | +4% | 25 |
| 7–13 days | $50 | $47 | Cheapest seen | 22 |
| 14–29 days | $54 | $47 | +8% | 18 |
| 30–59 days | $77 | $67 | +54% | 20 |
| 180+ days | $303 | $303 | +506% | 8 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Chengdu → Diqing
117 km from Lijiang
$400
$221 more than flying to Lijiang
12 Apr 2027 – 12 Apr 2027 · TFU → DIG · out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Chengdu → Dali
139 km from Lijiang
$159
$20 less than flying to Lijiang
25 Nov – 1 Dec · TFU → DLU · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Chengdu → Dali
139 km from Lijiang
$73
$24 more than flying to Lijiang
27 Oct · TFU → DLU · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Chengdu → Diqing
117 km from Lijiang
$91
$42 more than flying to Lijiang
30 Dec · TFU → DIG · nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 25 Dec – 8 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work