The average price of a 7-day trip to Shangri-La is $1,778 for a solo traveler, $3,193 for a couple, and $5,987 for a family of 4. Shangri-La hotels range from $53 to $241 per night with an average of $93, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Sanyi Airport (LJG) are between $783 and $1,444 per person for economy flights and $2,457 to $4,531 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $32 to $93 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Shangri-La, CN
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LJG and stay in a Shangri-La hotel:
- April 2nd to October 21st (except the weeks of April 30th, June 18th and July 23rd)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Shangri-La is usually late August to early September.
Average Shangri-La Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Shangri-La for a week is $1,222-$2,567($175-$367 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $93 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $596 to $1,184 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $89 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $100 to $122 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Shangri-La for a week is $2,416-$4,922($345-$703 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $186 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,192 to $2,368 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $89 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $100 to $122 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Shangri-La for a week is $4,084-$8,510($583-$1,216 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $372 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,384 to $4,736 for economy
Lodging: $134 to $178 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $140 to $195 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Shangri-La
How cheap can you make a vacation to Shangri-La? The cheapest trip to Shangri-La is about $141 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $160 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $42.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Shangri-La for a week is $988-$2,604($141-$372 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $596 to $1,184 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Shangri-La for a week is $1,724-$4,068($246-$581 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,192 to $2,368 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Shangri-La for a week is $3,448-$7,566($493-$1,081 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,384 to $4,736 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $106 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $256 to $285 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Shangri-La cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Shangri-La Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Shangri-La.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Shangri-La for a week is $2,744-$15,042($392-$2,149 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $61 to $195 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,603 to $2,877 for first class
Lodging: $119 to $241 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Shangri-La for a week is $4,774-$19,284($682-$2,755 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $122 to $390 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,206 to $5,754 for first class
Lodging: $119 to $241 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Shangri-La for a week is $9,548-$33,168($1,364-$4,738 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $244 to $780 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,412 to $11,508 for first class
Lodging: $238 to $482 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,600 to $2,700 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Shangri-La Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Shangri-La is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Shangri-La due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Shangri-La Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Shangri-La hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Shangri-La.
Flight Costs to Shangri-La
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,444 average in mid January to a low of $783 in late August to early September. Median flight price is $890. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Shangri-La our data includes 63 originating airports, and 64 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Shangri-La from an airport like Washington Dulles International (IAD) in Washington, DC (the United States) for an average $3,573 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Shuangliu (CTU) in Chengdu (China) at an average of just $408.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Shangri-La, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $661, so you can easily save about 84% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Shangri-La can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $600 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.