How long is the flight from New York to Hong Kong?

Non-stop flights on JFK → HKG are typically around 16 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.

Which airlines fly from New York to Hong Kong?

The main carriers on this route are Cathay Pacific, United. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Hong Kong?

Historically the lowest fares land in January, February, May. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.

How far ahead should I book New York to Hong Kong?

Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.

Can I book directly on destination.com?

The Book button on each fare opens the airline or OTA (Trip.com, Kiwi, Expedia, Booking, Priceline, etc.) that's actually selling that ticket. You complete payment there at the same price you saw here — we never add a markup.

JFK → HKG

New York to Hong Kong flights.

Live cached fares on New York (JFK) → Hong Kong (HKG), refreshed every 30 minutes. Non-stop and connecting itineraries side by side — compare airlines, times and stops, then book in one click.

Flying time
~16h non-stop
Airlines
Cathay Pacific, United
Cheapest months
January, February, May

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New York → Hong Kong · 17 fares12-month low · $604

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Showing 15 of 17 results

Cheapest
Philippine Airlines · PR 127
OutboundJFK → HKGSun, Jul 19 · 5:45 AM· 23h 10m· 2 stops
$604
one-way
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Japan Airlines · JL 003
OutboundJFK → HKGTue, Jul 21 · 5:30 AM· 18h 40m· 1 stop
$630
one-way
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Japan Airlines · JL 003
OutboundJFK → HKGWed, Jul 15 · 5:30 AM· 18h 40m· 1 stop
$631
one-way
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GF · GF 90
OutboundJFK → HKGWed, Jul 22 · 7:00 PM· 22h 35m· 2 stops
$645
one-way
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Japan Airlines · JL 7009
OutboundJFK → HKGMon, Jul 20 · 2:30 PM· 19h 10m· 1 stop
$659
one-way
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Japan Airlines · JL 7009
OutboundJFK → HKGSat, Jul 18 · 2:30 PM· 19h· 1 stop
$696
one-way
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Qatar Airways · QR 704
OutboundJFK → HKGMon, Feb 1 · 3:20 PM· 20h 5m· 1 stop
ReturnHKG ← JFKFri, Feb 26 · 10:05 AM· 23h 55m· 1 stop
$822
total round-trip
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JetBlue · B6 603
OutboundJFK → HKGThu, Jul 2 · 10:23 PM· 21h 2m· 1 stop
$823
one-way
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ANA · NH 159
OutboundJFK → HKGSat, Aug 8 · 6:00 AM· 18h 40m· 1 stop
ReturnHKG ← JFKSat, Oct 3 · 3:55 PM· 17h 10m· 1 stop
$922
total round-trip
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Korean Air · KE 086
OutboundJFK → HKGFri, May 7 · 4:50 AM· 19h 15m· 1 stop
ReturnHKG ← JFKTue, May 25 · 4:20 AM· 18h 15m· 1 stop
$957
total round-trip
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ANA · NH 109
OutboundJFK → HKGSat, May 8 · 5:30 PM· 19h 5m· 1 stop
ReturnHKG ← JFKTue, May 25 · 6:45 AM· 17h 25m· 1 stop
$982
total round-trip
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Philippine Airlines · PR 127
OutboundJFK → HKGSun, Nov 8 · 6:45 AM· 17h 55m· 1 stop
ReturnHKG ← JFKFri, Nov 13 · 7:30 AM· 16h 25m· 1 stop
$1,188
total round-trip
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ANA · NH 159
OutboundJFK → HKGSat, Jun 13 · 6:00 AM· 18h 50m· 1 stop
ReturnHKG ← JFKSat, Jun 20 · 3:55 PM· 17h 10m· 1 stop
$1,408
total round-trip
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Alaska Airlines · AS 21
OutboundJFK → HKGWed, Jul 1 · 11:00 AM· 21h 36m· 2 stops
ReturnHKG ← JFKSat, Jul 18 · 5:40 AM· 22h 56m· 3 stops
$1,587
total round-trip
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ANA · NH 159
OutboundJFK → HKGSat, Jun 13 · 6:00 AM· 18h 50m· 1 stop
ReturnHKG ← JFKSun, Jun 14 · 1:05 PM· 16h 40m· 1 stop
$1,865
total round-trip
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About New York → Hong Kong

Cathay daily A350 non-stop; the polar route pushes westbound ~16h, eastbound ~15h. Chinese New Year (Jan-Feb) spikes fares 2-3x.

Typical non-stop flying time is around 16 hours. Major carriers on this route include Cathay Pacific, United. Fares are usually cheapest in January, February, May — book 6–10 weeks ahead and avoid school-holiday peaks (late June–August, Christmas–New Year) for the best pricing.

Month-by-month price guide: New York to Hong Kong

Live cheapest round-trip fare cached on JFK → HKG for each of the next 12 months. Tap any month and run a live search to confirm.

Jun
Shoulder
from $1124
Jul
Peak
from $1587
Aug
Low
from $922
Sep
No data
Oct
No data
Nov
Shoulder
from $1188
Dec
No data
Jan
No data
Feb
Low
from $822
Mar
No data
Apr
No data
May
Low
from $957

Cheapest next 12 months: February from $822 round-trip. Run a live search →

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Long-haul fares are most predictable when booked 10-16 weeks ahead. Inside six weeks expect sharp increases, especially in premium cabins. If you're paying with miles, search 330+ days ahead when award inventory first loads.

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Questions, answered

How long is the flight from New York to Hong Kong?
Non-stop flights on JFK → HKG are typically around 16 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.
Which airlines fly from New York to Hong Kong?
The main carriers on this route are Cathay Pacific, United. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.
When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Hong Kong?
Historically the lowest fares land in January, February, May. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.
How far ahead should I book New York to Hong Kong?
Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.
Can I book directly on destination.com?
The Book button on each fare opens the airline or OTA (Trip.com, Kiwi, Expedia, Booking, Priceline, etc.) that's actually selling that ticket. You complete payment there at the same price you saw here — we never add a markup.

Other ways to reach Hong Kong

If your plans are flexible on the origin, these alternate departure airports also serve Hong Kong on the routes we track.