Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Kunming to Lijiang?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kunming and Lijiang takes around 1.0 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Kunming and Lijiang?

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The flight distance between Kunming and Lijiang is 321 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Kunming and Lijiang?

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Several carriers operate flights between Kunming and Lijiang. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include China Eastern Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Kunming?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kunming and Singapore, Tengchong, Manchester, Beijing, Shanghai, Bangkok, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Taipei, Vientiane, Sydney, Lhasa, Jinghong, Hanoi, Zhangjiajie, Cangyuan Va Autonomous County, Phuket City, Dhaka, Xi'an, Hong Kong, Chiang Mai.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Lijiang?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Lijiang and Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Shenzhen, Taipei, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Penang, Beijing, Ho Chi Minh City, Guangzhou, Jakarta, Winnipeg, Chiang Mai, Macau, Johor Bahru, Guilin, Chongqing, Zhangjiajie, Manila, Ürümqi.

Question 6

What airports are near Kunming?

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The main airport in Kunming is Kunming Changshui International. It is also served by Kunming Changshui International, Wenshan Puzhehei, Xingyi Wanfenglin, Panzhihua Bao anying.

Question 7

What airports are near Lijiang?

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The main airport in Lijiang is Lijiang Sanyi International. It is also served by Lijiang Sanyi International, Ninglang Luguhu, Diqing Shangri-La, Dali.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Kunming and Lijiang?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Kunming and Lijiang thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Kunming and Lijiang can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Kunming and Lijiang?

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Currently, you can fly between Kunming and Lijiang with China Eastern Airlines, Air China, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Kunming Airlines.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Kunming and Lijiang?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kunming and Lijiang, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between Kunming and Lijiang?

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Traveling between Kunming and Lijiang, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Kunming?

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There are a number of airports in and around Kunming. The main one is Kunming Changshui International and other nearby airports include Kunming Changshui International, Wenshan Puzhehei, Xingyi Wanfenglin, Panzhihua Bao anying

Question 14

How many airports are there near Lijiang?

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There are a number of airports in and around Lijiang. The main one is Lijiang Sanyi International and other nearby airports include Lijiang Sanyi International, Ninglang Luguhu, Diqing Shangri-La, Dali.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kunming and Lijiang depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Kunming, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kunming and Lijiang arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Lijiang, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Kunming and Lijiang depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Kunming, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Kunming and Lijiang arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Lijiang, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£102
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£155
Cheapest round-trip	£189
Average round-trip	£212
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Airline	Mon 20.05	Tue 21.05	Wed 22.05	Thu 23.05	Fri 24.05	Sat 25.05	Sun 26.05
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Sichuan Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

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China Eastern Airlines	3	2	3	2	1	1	3
Sichuan Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 10.06	Tue 11.06	Wed 12.06	Thu 13.06	Fri 14.06	Sat 15.06	Sun 16.06
China Eastern Airlines	3	---	2	3	3	3	3
Sichuan Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes	0 0
Air China	CCA	CA	Yes	No
Shenzhen Airlines	CSZ	ZH	Yes	No
Sichuan Airlines	CSC	3U	Yes	No
Kunming Airlines	KNA	KY	Yes	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	11°C	-1°C
February	14°C	0°C
March	17°C	2°C
April	20°C	6°C
May	22°C	10°C
June	22°C	13°C
July	21°C	13°C
August	21°C	12°C
September	19°C	11°C
October	17°C	8°C
November	15°C	3°C
December	12°C	0°C