On this page, you can find and book flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Lijiang. The distance between the cities is 1,898 km. To plan your trip, we recommend checking how to get to the departure airport in advance.
Flights on this route are operated by Ruili Airlines (DR). Ticket prices depend on the season and booking date, so to find the best price, use the interactive price chart and information on how to get from the airport to the city center upon arrival.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Ho Chi Minh City — Lijiang by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 483 in F, and the most expensive are around AED 767 in r. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Ho Chi Minh City → Lijiang, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 525 | low | May | AED 799 | high | Sep | AED 597 | low |
| Feb | AED 573 | low | Jun | AED 688 | medium | Oct | AED 756 | high |
| Mar | AED 640 | medium | Jul | AED 1,049 | high | Nov | AED 664 | medium |
| Apr | AED 731 | high | Aug | AED 871 | high | Dec | AED 616 | medium |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The climate in Lijiang is characterized by distinct seasonality: the warmest months are July and August, with an average temperature of about 21°C, although this period also sees the peak of the rainy season. The coldest and driest weather occurs in December and January, when minimum temperatures can drop to -1.8°C.
According to price statistics, the most budget-friendly month for flying is September, when fares start AED 483. Prices peak in December, with minimum fares rising AED 767.
September is considered the optimal time for a trip, as it offers a comfortable balance between moderate rainfall and affordable airfares. Those who prefer dry weather should avoid the period from June to August, as this is the time of the most intense rainfall.
Ruili Airlines (DR) operates flights on the route from Ho Chi Minh City to Lijiang. Flights on this route are most often operated with intermediate layovers, allowing you to choose the most convenient connections. Detailed information about the flight schedule and available route options can be found in the interactive list of airlines below.
Flights Ho Chi Minh City — Lijiang depart from Tan Son Nhat International Airport and arrive at Lijiang Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The distance between the cities is 1,898 km. An approximate direct flight time would be around 2 hours and 20 minutes, but the actual duration depends on the chosen route and layover times.
Regular flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Lijiang are operated by Ruili Airlines (DR).
Currently, most flight options on this route involve one or more stops at transit airports.
Airfare prices change constantly based on demand and seasonality. The latest offers and minimum prices are available in the low price calendar on this page.
Flights from Ho Chi Minh City arrive at Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG), located in Yunnan Province.
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