How long does a flight from San Francisco to Hong Kong take?

The duration of a direct flight to Hong Kong from San Francisco is typically 14h 05m . The journey crosses a distance of 6,910 miles. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

How many flights are there between San Francisco and Hong Kong per day?

Each day, there are between 4 and 5 direct flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Hong Kong, with an average flight time of 14h 59m. The most common departure time is 00:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 29 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Hong Kong?

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Hong Kong was £410 for a one-way ticket and £718 for a return. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Hong Kong?

When flying out of San Francisco you will be using San Francisco. You will be landing at Hong Kong, also known as Hong Kong Intl. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to Hong Kong?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 00:20 and will be landing in Hong Kong at 06:20.

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to Hong Kong?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to Hong Kong jets off at 23:50 and lands at 05:00.

Which airlines fly direct between San Francisco and Hong Kong?

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from San Francisco to Hong Kong. They are Cathay Pacific and United Airlines . The cheapest airline for this route is United Airlines, with the best return deal found costing £440. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at United Airlines.

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Hong Kong?

Cathay Pacific, Asiana Airlines, American Airlines, and Japan Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Hong Kong flight route.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Hong Kong?

The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Hong Kong flight route.

Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Hong Kong?

oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Hong Kong, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Hong Kong?

There are direct flights from San Francisco to Hong Kong on a daily basis.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Hong Kong?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Hong Kong. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Hong Kong?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Hong Kong from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Hong Kong?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Hong Kong with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Hong Kong?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Hong Kong from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Hong Kong?

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy . Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Hong Kong?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from San Francisco to Hong Kong were found on Philippine Airlines (£540) and United Airlines (£584).

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Cheap Flight Deals from San Francisco to Hong Kong (SFO-HKG)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San Francisco to Hong Kong that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Hong Kong.

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23:55 - 21:50SFO-HKG

30h 55m1 stop

11:20 - 20:50HKG-SFO

24h 30m1 stop

£540Philippine Airlines

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Mon, 6 Oct - Thu, 23 Oct

23:55 - 21:50SFO-HKG

30h 55m1 stop

13:40 - 20:50HKG-SFO

22h 10m1 stop

£563Philippine Airlines

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Mon, 6 Oct - Fri, 24 Oct

13:05 - 18:55SFO-HKG

14h 50mdirect

22:30 - 20:05HKG-SFO

12h 35mdirect

£584United Airlines

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Tue, 6 May - Tue, 20 May

22:55 - 05:00SFO-HKG

15h 05mdirect

14:45 - 09:25HKG-SFO

33h 40m1 stop

£585United Airlines

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Mon, 5 May - Tue, 13 May

13:10 - 22:30SFO-HKG

18h 20m1 stop

00:45 - 10:40HKG-SFO

24h 55m1 stop

£589Korean Air

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Mon, 18 Aug - Mon, 1 Sep

13:00 - 10:40SFO-HKG

30h 40m2 stops

00:45 - 11:00HKG-SFO

25h 15m1 stop

£593Korean Air

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Mon, 18 Aug - Wed, 27 Aug

06:10 - 22:30SFO-HKG

25h 20m2 stops

12:20 - 20:01HKG-SFO

22h 41m2 stops

£598Delta

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Wed, 7 May - Wed, 4 Jun

20:40 - 22:30SFO-HKG

34h 50m2 stops

00:45 - 00:04HKG-SFO

38h 19m2 stops

£603Delta

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Tue, 6 May - Mon, 19 May

18:55 - 10:05SFO-HKG

24h 10m2 stops

17:30 - 19:55HKG-SFO

17h 25m1 stop

£614

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Sat, 11 Oct - Sat, 18 Oct

01:05 - 09:15SFO-HKG

17h 10m1 stop

17:30 - 09:11HKG-SFO

30h 41m2 stops

£618

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Fri, 10 Oct - Sat, 18 Oct

Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Hong Kong

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.

KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.

Airlines

Cathay Pacific

Cathay offers complimentary Wi-Fi on long-haul flights, enhancing connectivity during your journey.

Cathay's economy seats on the A350 are arranged in a comfortable 3-3-3 configuration.

Read more about Cathay Pacificby Chris Dong

United Airlines

United's Polaris cabin offers lie-flat seats with aisle access, ideal for long-haul comfort.

United offers free meals in economy on long-haul international flights, enhancing onboard experience.

Read more about United Airlinesby Stefanie Waldek

Airports

SFO

SFO offers kerbside check-in for United, Delta, and Southwest, making departures smoother, especially for families. Remember to tip if you use this service.

HKG

Use the Airport Express train from HKG to central Hong Kong for a quick, convenient journey. Trains depart every 10 minutes and are clean and comfortable.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Hong Kong flights

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Prices

Airlines

If you are looking for a flight deal from San Francisco to Hong Kong, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Hong Kong, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

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

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Hong Kong is April, where tickets cost £658 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,310 and £1,074 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Hong Kong?

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Hong Kong, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Low season	August
High season	June
Cheapest flight	£308

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Estimated return price

KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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United airline boarding and check in excellent service.

What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Hong Kong?
In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Hong Kong was £410 for a one-way ticket and £718 for a return.
Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Hong Kong?
When flying out of San Francisco you will be using San Francisco. You will be landing at Hong Kong, also known as Hong Kong Intl.
Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Hong Kong?
Cathay Pacific, Asiana Airlines, American Airlines, and Japan Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Hong Kong flight route.
Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Hong Kong?
The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Hong Kong flight route.
Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Hong Kong?
oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Hong Kong, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.
On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Hong Kong?
There are direct flights from San Francisco to Hong Kong on a daily basis.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Hong Kong?
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Hong Kong.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Hong Kong?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Hong Kong from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Hong Kong?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Hong Kong with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Hong Kong?
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Hong Kong from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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