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Cheapest airlines flights from Shanghai to Lincang

You can pick from 1 carriers that fly from Shanghai to Lincang including China Eastern Airlines, , , with China Eastern Airlines serving cheapest ticket on this route.
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Search for direct flights from Shanghai to Lincang in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at IDR 1,849,057, and round-trip direct flights start at IDR 4,608,491.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 07:15
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        LNJ 11:50
        Shanghai - Lincang | Thu, Jan 1 | China Eastern Airlines
        LNJ 12:30
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        PVG 15:55
        Lincang - Shanghai | Sat, Jan 3 | China Eastern Airlines
        IDR 4,608,491 IDR 7,304,583
        37% OFF
        37% OFF
        IDR 7,304,583 IDR 4,608,491
      • PVG 07:15
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        LNJ 11:50
        Shanghai - Lincang | Sat, Dec 27 | China Eastern Airlines
        LNJ 12:30
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        PVG 15:55
        Lincang - Shanghai | Sat, Jan 3 | China Eastern Airlines
        IDR 4,613,208 IDR 7,304,583
        37% OFF
        37% OFF
        IDR 7,304,583 IDR 4,613,208
      • PVG 07:15
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        LNJ 11:50
        Shanghai - Lincang | Tue, Dec 30 | China Eastern Airlines
        LNJ 12:30
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        PVG 15:55
        Lincang - Shanghai | Sat, Jan 3 | China Eastern Airlines
        IDR 4,613,208 IDR 7,304,583
        37% OFF
        37% OFF
        IDR 7,304,583 IDR 4,613,208
      • PVG 07:15
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        LNJ 11:50
        Shanghai - Lincang | Sat, Dec 27 | Juneyao Airlines
        LNJ 12:30
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        PVG 15:55
        Lincang - Shanghai | Sat, Jan 3 | China Eastern Airlines
        IDR 5,075,472
        31% OFF
        IDR 7,304,583 IDR 5,075,472
      • PVG 07:15
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        LNJ 11:50
        Shanghai - Lincang | Tue, Dec 30 | Juneyao Airlines
        LNJ 12:30
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        PVG 15:55
        Lincang - Shanghai | Sat, Jan 3 | China Eastern Airlines
        IDR 5,075,472
        31% OFF
        IDR 7,304,583 IDR 5,075,472
      • PVG 07:15
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        LNJ 11:50
        Shanghai - Lincang | Sat, Dec 27 | Xiamen Airlines
        LNJ 12:30
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        PVG 15:55
        Lincang - Shanghai | Sat, Jan 3 | China Eastern Airlines
        IDR 5,075,472
        31% OFF
        IDR 7,304,583 IDR 5,075,472
      • PVG 07:15
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        LNJ 11:50
        Shanghai - Lincang | Tue, Dec 30 | Xiamen Airlines
        LNJ 12:30
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        PVG 15:55
        Lincang - Shanghai | Sat, Jan 3 | China Eastern Airlines
        IDR 5,075,472
        31% OFF
        IDR 7,304,583 IDR 5,075,472
      • PVG 07:15
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        LNJ 11:50
        Shanghai - Lincang | Thu, Jan 1 | Juneyao Airlines
        LNJ 12:30
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        PVG 15:55
        Lincang - Shanghai | Sat, Jan 3 | China Eastern Airlines
        IDR 5,113,208
        30% OFF
        IDR 7,304,583 IDR 5,113,208
      • PVG 07:15
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        LNJ 11:50
        Shanghai - Lincang | Thu, Jan 1 | Xiamen Airlines
        LNJ 12:30
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        PVG 15:55
        Lincang - Shanghai | Sat, Jan 3 | China Eastern Airlines
        IDR 5,113,208
        30% OFF
        IDR 7,304,583 IDR 5,113,208
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LNJ Invalid Date
        Shanghai - Lincang | Thu, Dec 11 | Normal Airline
        LNJ 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        SHA 16:00
        Lincang - Shanghai | Sat, Dec 13 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Shanghai to Lincang are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Shanghai to Lincang Flight Details

The distance between Shanghai and Lincang is about 2,255.04 km. The average flying time from Shanghai to Lincang is around 4 hours 35 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceIDR 1,655,661
Cheapest return ticket priceIDR 4,608,491
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance2,255.04 km
Average flight time4 hours 35 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines

When is the cheapest time to book flights from Shanghai to Lincang?

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Lincang: Dec 7 to Dec 14 — one-way prices start at IDR 1,655,660.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Lincang (SHA-LNJ)?

    Based on Trip.com data, China Eastern Airlines offers one-way fares as low as IDR 1,655,661 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to LNJ on Wed, Dec 10), while China Eastern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from IDR 4,608,491 departing on Thu, Jan 1 and returning on Sat, Jan 3.
  • It takes about 4 hours 35 minutes to fly from Shanghai to Lincang.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Lincang 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 Shanghai to Lincang, 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 Wed, Dec 10, with one-way flights priced at just IDR 1,655,661.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is China Eastern 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 Lincang travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Lincang is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Lincang on December 30, 2025 with China Eastern Airlines, with prices starting at IDR 4,613,207.
  • The time difference between Lincang and Shanghai is 0h.
  • 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.

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