How long is the flight from San Francisco to Hong Kong?

Non-stop flights on SFO → HKG are typically around 14 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.

Which airlines fly from San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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.

SFO → HKG

San Francisco to Hong Kong flights.

Live cached fares on San Francisco (SFO) → 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
~14h non-stop
Airlines
Cathay Pacific, United
Cheapest months
January, February, May

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San Francisco → Hong Kong · 12 fares

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Showing 12 of 12 results

Cheapest
China Eastern · MU 590
OutboundSFO → HKGThu, Aug 20 · 7:00 PM· 16h 40m· 1 stop
ReturnHKG ← SFOSun, Aug 30 · 11:30 PM· 14h 20m· 1 stop
$665
total round-trip
Book →
Cheapest
China Eastern · MU 590
OutboundSFO → HKGThu, Nov 26 · 8:00 PM· 16h 30m· 1 stop
ReturnHKG ← SFOSun, Dec 6 · 12:20 PM· 13h 25m· 1 stop
$665
total round-trip
Book →
Philippine Airlines · PR 105
OutboundSFO → HKGTue, Nov 10 · 6:40 AM· 17h 10m· 1 stop
ReturnHKG ← SFOSun, Dec 6 · 8:50 AM· 15h 51m· 2 stops
$758
total round-trip
Book →
Philippine Airlines · PR 105
OutboundSFO → HKGTue, Nov 10 · 6:40 AM· 17h 15m· 1 stop
ReturnHKG ← SFOTue, Dec 8 · 1:20 AM· 15h 51m· 2 stops
$763
total round-trip
Book →
China Eastern · MU 590
OutboundSFO → HKGMon, Nov 9 · 8:00 PM· 16h 30m· 1 stop
ReturnHKG ← SFOSat, Dec 5 · 9:05 AM· 16h 40m· 2 stops
$769
total round-trip
Book →
China Airlines · CI 003
OutboundSFO → HKGThu, Jan 7 · 7:40 AM· 16h 5m· 1 stop
ReturnHKG ← SFOSun, Jan 17 · 12:05 PM· 12h 55m· 1 stop
$775
total round-trip
Book →
Philippine Airlines · PR 105
OutboundSFO → HKGWed, Sep 9 · 7:30 AM· 16h 30m· 1 stop
ReturnHKG ← SFOTue, Sep 29 · 1:45 AM· 14h 10m· 1 stop
$781
total round-trip
Book →
Philippine Airlines · PR 105
OutboundSFO → HKGTue, Nov 24 · 6:40 AM· 17h 10m· 1 stop
ReturnHKG ← SFOTue, Dec 8 · 2:45 AM· 13h 52m· 1 stop
$794
total round-trip
Book →
Philippine Airlines · PR 105
OutboundSFO → HKGTue, Sep 1 · 7:30 AM· 16h 15m· 1 stop
ReturnHKG ← SFOWed, Sep 30 · 1:45 AM· 14h 10m· 1 stop
$799
total round-trip
Book →
Philippine Airlines · PR 105
OutboundSFO → HKGTue, Oct 13 · 7:30 AM· 16h 30m· 1 stop
ReturnHKG ← SFOMon, Nov 16 · 2:45 AM· 13h 52m· 1 stop
$807
total round-trip
Book →
YP · YP 112
OutboundSFO → HKGTue, Aug 11 · 12:00 AM· 16h 25m· 1 stop
ReturnHKG ← SFOThu, Aug 27 · 3:15 PM· 15h· 1 stop
$816
total round-trip
Book →
Philippine Airlines · PR 105
OutboundSFO → HKGThu, Aug 13 · 7:30 AM· 16h 25m· 1 stop
ReturnHKG ← SFOFri, Aug 21 · 3:15 PM· 15h· 1 stop
$863
total round-trip
Book →

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About San Francisco → Hong Kong

Cathay + United parallel daily non-stops. SFO is Cathay's oldest US gateway; premium-cabin award space opens consistently 3-4 months out.

Typical non-stop flying time is around 14 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: San Francisco to Hong Kong

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

Jul
No data
Aug
Peak
from $816
Sep
Peak
from $781
Oct
Peak
from $795
Nov
Low
from $634
Dec
No data
Jan
Peak
from $775
Feb
No data
Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Cheapest next 12 months: November from $634 round-trip. Run a live search →

Booking window tip

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 San Francisco to Hong Kong?
Non-stop flights on SFO → HKG are typically around 14 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.
Which airlines fly from San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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.