On this page, you can find and book flights from Mianyang to Lijiang. This domestic flight within China covers a distance of 670 km. Flights operate approximately once a week, so advance planning is essential.
The main carrier on this route is SC. Ticket prices fluctuate, so we recommend using the price chart and calendar to find the best deals. You can also check out how to get to Mianyang airport and how to travel to your destination from Lijiang airport.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Mianyang — Lijiang by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 566 in y, and the most expensive are around AED 8,190 in J. 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.
Mianyang → Lijiang, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 378 | high | May | AED 331 | high | Sep | AED 293 | medium |
| Feb | AED 364 | high | Jun | AED 298 | medium | Oct | AED 383 | high |
| Mar | AED 283 | medium | Jul | AED 387 | high | Nov | AED 260 | low |
| Apr | AED 246 | low | Aug | AED 392 | high | Dec | AED 274 | medium |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
Lijiang experiences distinct rainy seasons, with July and August being the wettest months (up to 28 rainy days per month). January is the coldest month, with an average low of -1.8°C. Comfortable weather with moderate rainfall and daytime temperatures around +20°C returns in May and June.
From a budget perspective, the most affordable flights are available in July, with prices starting AED 566, and September — AED 590. Peak prices occur in January, when the minimum fare can rise AED 8,190, which is significantly higher than the annual average.
September is the optimal time for a trip: rainfall decreases compared to summer, and flight costs remain among the lowest on this route. We recommend avoiding bookings for October, as prices can reach AED 1,303 while the weather remains unstable.
There is only one airline operating on this route — Shandong Airlines (SC). With approximately one flight per week, careful planning of your departure date is required. Detailed schedules, information on direct flights, and connection options are provided in the interactive list below; click on the carrier's card to see available days of the week and flight details.
Flights Mianyang — Lijiang depart from Mianyang Nanjiao 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 about 670 km. The estimated flight time for a direct flight, including takeoff and landing, is between 1 hour 15 minutes and 1 hour 30 minutes.
Regular flights between Mianyang and Lijiang are operated by Shandong Airlines (SC). An up-to-date list of carriers is always available in the airlines section of this page.
Yes, there are direct flights on this route, but they operate with low frequency — approximately once a week. We recommend checking the schedule for specific dates in our calendar.
Flight prices constantly change depending on the season and flight occupancy. You can find the current minimum fares and the best deals for the coming months in the low price calendar above.
Flights from Mianyang arrive at Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG), which serves this region of China.
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