International route
Cheap flights from San Francisco to Hong Kong
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). 6,914 miles, 14h 15m nonstop.
SFO to HKG at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 6,914 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 14h 15mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- CX1 airlineCathay Pacific
- Nonstop flights per day
- 1all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday18% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 15h aheadHong Kong vs San Francisco
San Francisco to Hong Kong
Round trips from $588
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying San Francisco to Hong Kong
1 airline flies nonstop with 1 departures a day combined, plus 18 more with one stop.
- CXCathay PacificoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag included
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YYZ, YVR · first checked bag from $35
- AIAir IndiaStar AllianceConnecting via DEL, BOM · first checked bag included
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldConnecting via SEA, PDX, ANC · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via DFW, CLT, ORD, PHX, LAX, DCA, JFK · first checked bag from $40
- NHANA All Nippon AirwaysStar AllianceConnecting via HND, NRT · first checked bag included
- OZAsiana AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ICN · first checked bag included
- CIChina AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via DTW, SLC, SEA, LAX, JFK · first checked bag from $35
- BREVA AirStar AllianceConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- JLJapan AirlinesoneworldConnecting via HND, NRT, KIX · first checked bag included
- B6JetBlueConnecting via BOS · first checked bag from $40
- KEKorean AirSkyTeamConnecting via ICN · first checked bag included
- PRPhilippine AirlinesConnecting via MNL · first checked bag included
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via ARN, OSL · first checked bag from $70
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ORD, DEN, IAH, EWR, IAD, LAX · first checked bag from $40
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MTY · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via GDL, TIJ · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYC · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Los Angeles (LAX)AADLUA3 airlines
- Chicago (ORD)AAUA2 airlines
- New York (JFK)AADL2 airlines
- Seattle (SEA)DLAS2 airlines
- Tokyo (HND)JLNH2 airlines
Which airport should I use?
San Francisco has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- Only Cathay Pacific flies this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through LAX or ORD is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $588; September 2026 is the most expensive at $744 and up, a difference of $156 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Hong Kong is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco. Expect to lose 15 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Search San Francisco to Hong KongSan Francisco to Hong Kong: common questions
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Hong Kong?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Hong Kong (HKG) takes about 14h 15m gate to gate, covering 6,914 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to HKG?
Cathay Pacific operates nonstop flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Hong Kong (HKG), with 1 nonstop departure a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX, ORD and JFK.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Hong Kong?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from San Francisco (SFO) to Hong Kong (HKG), starting at $588 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book San Francisco to Hong Kong flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco. SFO is on America/Los Angeles time and HKG on Asia/Hong Kong time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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