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Cheap flights from California to Lijiang from $927

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from California to Lijiang departing on 10/1. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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12:00 pm - 10:30 amSFO  San Francisco-LJG Lijiang
31h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
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2:30 pm - 8:40 pmLJG  Lijiang-SFO San Francisco
21h 10m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan
$927Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 8
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1:00 pm - 8:45 pmSFO  San Francisco-LJG Lijiang
40h 45m1 stop Beijing Capital
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11:20 am - 8:40 amLJG  Lijiang-SFO San Francisco
36h 20m2 stops Xiamen Gaoqi Intl Los Angeles
$1,017Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Thu, Sep 17
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6:59 pm - 1:40 pmSFO  San Francisco-LJG Lijiang
27h 41m2 stops Los Angeles Guangzhou Baiyun
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2:25 pm - 8:40 pmLJG  Lijiang-SFO San Francisco
21h 15m2 stops Chongqing Jiangbei Intl Wuhan
$1,107Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Thu, Sep 17
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12:30 am - 8:05 pmSFO  San Francisco-LJG Lijiang
28h 35m2 stops Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Hong Kong Intl
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2:30 pm - 8:40 pmLJG  Lijiang-SFO San Francisco
21h 10m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan
$1,151Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 8
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11:25 pm - 8:00 pmLAX  Los Angeles-LJG Lijiang
29h 35m1 stop Beijing Capital
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1:05 pm - 6:00 pmLJG  Lijiang-LAX Los Angeles
44h 55m2 stops Hangzhou Shenzhen
$1,186Air China
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
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5:00 pm - 5:55 pmSFO  San Francisco-LJG Lijiang
33h 55m2 stops Incheon Intl Jinan
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9:10 pm - 2:15 pmLJG  Lijiang-SFO San Francisco
32h 05m3 stops Chengdu Tianfu Intl Hong Kong Intl Incheon Intl
$1,200Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Thu, Sep 17
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12:30 am - 8:05 pmSFO  San Francisco-LJG Lijiang
28h 35m3 stops Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Hong Kong Intl
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10:45 am - 8:40 pmLJG  Lijiang-SFO San Francisco
24h 55m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan
$1,224Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 8
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5:41 pm - 4:10 pmSFO  San Francisco-LJG Lijiang
31h 29m2 stops Los Angeles Beijing Capital
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9:10 pm - 10:30 amLJG  Lijiang-SFO San Francisco
52h 20m2 stops Chengdu Tianfu Intl Beijing Capital
$1,302Air China
Mon, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 1
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12:30 am - 8:20 pmSFO  San Francisco-LJG Lijiang
28h 50m3 stops Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Hong Kong Intl Chengdu Tianfu Intl
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9:10 pm - 2:15 pmLJG  Lijiang-SFO San Francisco
32h 05m3 stops Chengdu Tianfu Intl Hong Kong Intl Incheon Intl
$1,361Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 17
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5:41 pm - 4:10 pmSFO  San Francisco-LJG Lijiang
31h 29m2 stops Los Angeles Beijing Capital
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9:10 pm - 10:30 amLJG  Lijiang-SFO San Francisco
52h 20m2 stops Chengdu Tianfu Intl Beijing Capital
$1,402Air China
Mon, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 1

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Air China flights from California to Lijiang

Our best Air China deals on California to Lijiang flight tickets
Air China
Oct 29
LAX11:25 pmLos Angeles
29h 35m
1 stop
LJG8:00 pmLijiang
Nov 2
LJG1:05 pmLijiang
44h 55m
2 stops
LAX6:00 pmLos Angeles
$1,186
Air China
Sep 28
SFO5:41 pmSan Francisco
31h 29m
2 stops
LJG4:10 pmLijiang
Oct 1
LJG9:10 pmLijiang
52h 20m
2 stops
SFO10:30 amSan Francisco
$1,302
Air China
Sep 28
SFO5:41 pmSan Francisco
31h 29m
2 stops
LJG4:10 pmLijiang
Oct 1
LJG9:10 pmLijiang
52h 20m
2 stops
SFO10:30 amSan Francisco
$1,402

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Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoLijiang

SFO San Francisco - LJG Lijiang

SFOLJG

San Francisco

Thu 10/1

12:00 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 30m

Lijiang

Thu 10/8

2:30 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops21h 10m

$927

San FranciscoLijiang

SFO San Francisco - LJG Lijiang

SFOLJG

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

1:00 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop40h 45m

Lijiang

Thu 9/17

11:20 am-8:40 am

2 stops36h 20m

$1,017
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoLijiang

SFO San Francisco - LJG Lijiang

SFOLJG

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

6:59 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops27h 41m

Lijiang

Thu 9/17

2:25 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops21h 15m

$1,107

San FranciscoLijiang

SFO San Francisco - LJG Lijiang

SFOLJG

San Francisco

Wed 9/30

12:30 am-8:05 pm

2 stops28h 35m

Lijiang

Thu 10/8

2:30 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops21h 10m

$1,151

Los AngelesLijiang

LAX Los Angeles - LJG Lijiang

LAXLJG

Los Angeles

Thu 10/29

11:25 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop29h 35m

Lijiang

Mon 11/2

1:05 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops44h 55m

$1,186

San FranciscoLijiang

SFO San Francisco - LJG Lijiang

SFOLJG

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

5:00 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops33h 55m

Lijiang

Thu 9/17

9:10 pm-2:15 pm

3 stops32h 05m

$1,200

San FranciscoLijiang

SFO San Francisco - LJG Lijiang

SFOLJG

San Francisco

Wed 9/30

12:30 am-8:05 pm

3 stops28h 35m

Lijiang

Thu 10/8

10:45 am-8:40 pm

2 stops24h 55m

$1,224

San FranciscoLijiang

SFO San Francisco - LJG Lijiang

SFOLJG

San Francisco

Mon 9/28

5:41 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops31h 29m

Lijiang

Thu 10/1

9:10 pm-10:30 am

2 stops52h 20m

$1,302

San FranciscoLijiang

SFO San Francisco - LJG Lijiang

SFOLJG

San Francisco

Tue 9/8

12:30 am-8:20 pm

3 stops28h 50m

Lijiang

Thu 9/17

9:10 pm-2:15 pm

3 stops32h 05m

$1,361

San FranciscoLijiang

SFO San Francisco - LJG Lijiang

SFOLJG

San Francisco

Mon 9/28

5:41 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops31h 29m

Lijiang

Thu 10/1

9:10 pm-10:30 am

2 stops52h 20m

$1,402

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Best Price Found

$2,847

Fastest flight time

29h 35m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Lijiang from California in the past 72 hours is $2,847. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Lijiang found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $927.
The fastest flight from California to Lijiang takes 29h 35m
There are no direct flights from California to Lijiang. There are no popular flight routes from California to Lijiang.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from California to Lijiang

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Lijiang Airport?

    Prices for flights from California to Lijiang Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from California to Lijiang Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Lijiang Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Lijiang Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Lijiang Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Lijiang Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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