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Flights from Los Angeles to Lijiang

Los Angeles to Lijiang Flight Information

The approximate distance between Los Angeles and Lijiang is 12,139.74 km. According to Trip.com data, travel demand hits its peak in December.

Cheapest one-way
US$447
Sichuan Airlines Sichuan Airlines LAX-LJG 32h 35m · 1 stop Thu, Aug 27
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Cheapest round-trip
US$1,041
China Southern Airlines China Southern Airlines LAX-LJG 30h 25m · 2 stops Tue, Aug 25 - Fri, Aug 28
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Sichuan Airlines Sichuan Airlines Cheapest · From US$447 China Eastern Airlines China Eastern Airlines Most booked
When to fly
November
Cheapest
December
Peak season
Route details
12,139.74 km
Flight distance

Search cheap flights from Los Angeles to Lijiang in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day data, one-way fares start at US$447, and round-trip tickets start at US$1,041.

      • LAX 23:50
        30h 25m
        1 stop
        LJG 21:15
        Los Angeles - Lijiang | Tue, Aug 25 | China Southern Airlines
        LJG 10:45
        24h 15m
        1 stop
        LAX 20:00
        Lijiang - Los Angeles | Fri, Aug 28 | China Southern Airlines
        US$1,041 US$2,959
        65% off
        65% off
        US$2,959 US$1,041
      • LAX 12:30
        32h 10m
        1 stop
        LJG 11:40
        Los Angeles - Lijiang | Tue, Aug 25 | China Eastern Airlines
        LJG 11:20
        37h 45m
        1 stop
        LAX 10:05
        Lijiang - Los Angeles | Fri, Aug 28 | China Eastern Airlines
        US$1,514 US$2,959
        49% off
        49% off
        US$2,959 US$1,514
      • LAX 13:15
        31h 25m
        1 stop
        LJG 11:40
        Los Angeles - Lijiang | Tue, Aug 25 | United Airlines
        LJG 12:25
        19h 55m
        1 stop
        LAX 17:20
        Lijiang - Los Angeles | Fri, Aug 28 | Juneyao Airlines
        US$2,278 US$2,959
        23% off
        23% off
        US$2,959 US$2,278
      • LAX 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LJG 14:00
        Los Angeles - Lijiang | Tue, Aug 18 | Normal Airline
        LJG 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        LAX 16:00
        Lijiang - Los Angeles | Thu, Aug 20 | Normal Airline
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      • LAX 23:15
        32h 35m
        1 stop
        LJG 22:50
        Los Angeles - Lijiang | Thu, Aug 27 | Sichuan Airlines
        US$447 US$697
        36% off
        36% off
        US$697 US$447
      • LAX 22:00
        20h 55m
        1 stop
        LJG 09:55
        Los Angeles - Lijiang | Mon, Aug 24 | Air China
        US$473 US$697
        32% off
        32% off
        US$697 US$473
      • LAX 12:30
        31h 25m
        1 stop
        LJG 10:55
        Los Angeles - Lijiang | Mon, Aug 24 | China Eastern Airlines
        US$480 US$697
        31% off
        31% off
        US$697 US$480
      • LAX 12:30
        31h 5m
        1 stop
        LJG 10:35
        Los Angeles - Lijiang | Tue, Aug 25 | China Eastern Airlines
        US$483
        31% off
        US$697 US$483
      • LAX 23:50
        22h 50m
        1 stop
        LJG 13:40
        Los Angeles - Lijiang | Sun, Aug 23 | China Southern Airlines
        US$492
        28% off
        US$697 US$492
      • LAX 23:50
        22h 50m
        1 stop
        LJG 13:40
        Los Angeles - Lijiang | Sat, Aug 29 | China Southern Airlines
        US$494
        28% off
        US$697 US$494
      • LAX 23:50
        22h 50m
        1 stop
        LJG 13:40
        Los Angeles - Lijiang | Sun, Aug 30 | China Southern Airlines
        US$496
        28% off
        US$697 US$496
      • LAX 23:50
        22h 50m
        1 stop
        LJG 13:40
        Los Angeles - Lijiang | Fri, Aug 28 | China Southern Airlines
        US$499
        28% off
        US$697 US$499
      • LAX 23:15
        32h 50m
        1 stop
        LJG 23:05
        Los Angeles - Lijiang | Mon, Aug 24 | Sichuan Airlines
        US$535
        23% off
        US$697 US$535
      • LAX 23:15
        32h 50m
        1 stop
        LJG 23:05
        Los Angeles - Lijiang | Sat, Aug 29 | Sichuan Airlines
        US$536
        23% off
        US$697 US$536
      • LAX 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LJG 14:00
        Los Angeles - Lijiang | Tue, Aug 18 | Normal Airline
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Popular airlines flying from Los Angeles to Lijiang

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Los Angeles to Lijiang, including China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Los Angeles to Lijiang according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Lijiang (LAX-LJG)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Sichuan Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$447 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. LAX to LJG on Thu, Aug 27), while China Southern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$1,041 departing on Tue, Aug 25 and returning on Fri, Aug 28.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Lijiang is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Los Angeles to Lijiang, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Aug 27, with one-way flights priced at just US$447.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Sichuan Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Lijiang travel is around December.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Los Angeles to Lijiang is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Lijiang on August 19, 2026 with China Southern Airlines, with prices starting at US$1,041.
  • The time difference between Lijiang and Los Angeles is 16h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Los Angeles to Lijiang is US$643. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Los Angeles and Lijiang, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Los Angeles to Lijiang

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Los Angeles to Lijiang?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Lijiang on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Sichuan Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Los Angeles to Lijiang, with fares starting at US$582.

US$528
US$582
US$637
US$692
US$746
Sichuan Airlines
US$582
Sichuan Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
US$583
China Eastern Airlines
Air China
US$746
Air China

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