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Flights from Hong Kong to San Francisco

Nonstop flights from Hong Kong (HKG) to San Francisco (SFO) take about 14h 25m (11,128 km). Cathay Pacific and United Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $434 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Hong Kong to San Francisco

Carriers on HKG–SFO according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Cathay Pacificnonstop fare seen✈ United Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Hong Kong to San Francisco fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $461 one-way. With stops: Mar 2027, from $360. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Nov 2026	$4614 Nov 2026 · Cathay Pacific	$391 · 1 stop4 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$6537 Dec 2026 · Cathay Pacific	$453 · 1 stop7 Dec 2026
Jan 2027	$69222 Jan 2027 · Cathay Pacific	$374 · 1 stop22 Jan 2027
Feb 2027	$66122 Feb 2027 · Cathay Pacific	$406 · 1 stop19 Feb 2027
Mar 2027	$6808 Mar 2027 · Cathay Pacific	$360 · 1 stop8 Mar 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $391 for November 2026, $360 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 5 of 5 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Hong Kong to San Francisco, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Hong Kong to San Francisco flights

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

A nonstop flight from Hong Kong (HKG) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 14h 25m, covering 11,128 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Hong Kong from San Francisco by air?

The great-circle distance between Hong Kong International Airport and San Francisco International Airport is 11,128 km (6,915 miles), a ultra long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Hong Kong to San Francisco?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the HKG–SFO route include Cathay Pacific and United Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Hong Kong to San Francisco cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on HKG–SFO was $434 USD with Cathay Pacific (nonstop), departing 14 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Hong Kong to San Francisco?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in March 2027 were cheapest, from $360 one-way, against $453 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Hong Kong to San Francisco?

In the fares we saw (12 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $370 with one stop against $434 nonstop, a saving of $64. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from Hong Kong to San Francisco?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter San Francisco visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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