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Cheapest return flight
£537
Typical prices: £529-£766
AIR PREMIA
Thu 8/3Thu 15/3
HKG - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£537
Typical prices: £548-£837
United Airlines
Sat 15/12Sat 29/12
HKG - LAX • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Cathay Pacific, United Airlines, and Delta. Average duration is 12h 45m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 89% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 20 weeks in advance save around 34% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 15% price drop
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Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg £501 (return)
Shortest trip • 17h 29m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Hong Kong to Los Angeles (HKG-LAX)

 
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Hong Kong to Los Angeles

Mon, 8 Mar - Mon, 15 Mar
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13:40 - 07:20HKG  Hong Kong Intl-LAX Los Angeles
33h 40m1 stop Incheon Intl
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10:50 - 12:05LAX  Los Angeles-HKG Hong Kong Intl
34h 15m1 stop Incheon Intl
£537AIR PREMIA
Tue, 24 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec
United Airlines Logo
11:25 - 08:05HKG  Hong Kong Intl-LAX Los Angeles
12h 40mdirect
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11:35 - 06:45LAX  Los Angeles-HKG Hong Kong Intl
27h 10m1 stop San Francisco
£537United Airlines
Mon, 1 Feb - Tue, 9 Feb
Delta Logo
10:45 - 07:40HKG  Hong Kong Intl-LAX Los Angeles
12h 55mdirect
Delta Logo
23:55 - 07:25LAX  Los Angeles-HKG Hong Kong Intl
15h 30mdirect
£538Delta
Tue, 2 Feb - Tue, 9 Feb
Delta Logo
10:45 - 07:40HKG  Hong Kong Intl-LAX Los Angeles
12h 55mdirect
Delta Logo
23:55 - 07:25LAX  Los Angeles-HKG Hong Kong Intl
15h 30mdirect
£539Delta
Mon, 23 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec
United Airlines Logo
22:45 - 19:30HKG  Hong Kong Intl-LAX Los Angeles
12h 45mdirect
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 19:20LAX  Los Angeles-HKG Hong Kong Intl
21h 20m1 stop San Francisco
£540United Airlines
Tue, 24 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec
United Airlines Logo
10:35 - 19:21HKG  Hong Kong Intl-LAX Los Angeles
24h 46m2 stops San Francisco Seattle/Tacoma Intl
United Airlines Logo
07:25 - 19:20LAX  Los Angeles-HKG Hong Kong Intl
19h 55m1 stop San Francisco
£541United Airlines
Thu, 26 Nov - Tue, 8 Dec
United Airlines Logo
10:35 - 14:01HKG  Hong Kong Intl-LAX Los Angeles
19h 26m1 stop San Francisco
United Airlines Logo
11:10 - 19:15LAX  Los Angeles-HKG Hong Kong Intl
16h 05mdirect
£542United Airlines
Fri, 20 Nov - Tue, 8 Dec
Asiana Airlines Logo
00:15 - 06:40HKG  Hong Kong Intl-LAX Los Angeles
22h 25m1 stop Incheon Intl
Asiana Airlines Logo
09:00 - 12:00LAX  Los Angeles-HKG Hong Kong Intl
35h 00m1 stop Incheon Intl
£543Asiana Airlines
Wed, 25 Nov - Tue, 8 Dec
United Airlines Logo
22:30 - 07:32HKG  Hong Kong Intl-LAX Los Angeles
25h 02m1 stop San Francisco
United Airlines Logo
11:10 - 19:15LAX  Los Angeles-HKG Hong Kong Intl
16h 05mdirect
£545United Airlines
Tue, 24 Nov - Tue, 8 Dec
Delta Logo
12:35 - 23:44HKG  Hong Kong Intl-LAX Los Angeles
27h 09m2 stops Incheon Intl Salt Lake City
Delta Logo
07:15 - 23:10LAX  Los Angeles-HKG Hong Kong Intl
23h 55m2 stops Salt Lake City Incheon Intl
£547Delta
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Hong Kong to Los Angeles flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from Hong Kong to Los Angeles?

Return flights from Hong Kong to Los Angeles typically range from £529 to £766. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £537 on AIR PREMIA.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Hong Kong to Los Angeles?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Hong Kong to Los Angeles. It's 11% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 15% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Hong Kong to Los Angeles?

•March is the cheapest month to fly from Hong Kong to Los Angeles at £522 return.
•July (£789) and April (£756) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 51% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Hong Kong to Los Angeles the cheapest?

Flights from Hong Kong to Los Angeles are cheapest 20 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 34% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Hong Kong to Los Angeles

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

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on LAX

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on HKG

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site, Leave Your Daily Hell, in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

Key details for Hong Kong to Los Angeles flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

£317
Beat the crowds with an average 26% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 42% increase in traveller numbers.
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When to book flights from Hong Kong to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Hong Kong to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Hong Kong to Los Angeles flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Hong Kong to Los Angeles?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Hong Kong to Los Angeles:

    • Earliest: departs at 00:30 and lands at 13:15
    • Latest: departs at 22:45 and lands at 11:30.

    The flight takes about 12h 45m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Hong Kong to Los Angeles?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Hong Kong to Los Angeles:

    • Economy class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Hong Kong to Los Angeles?

    A direct flight from Hong Kong to Los Angeles takes 12h 45m, covering 7,243 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Hong Kong to Los Angeles?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Hong Kong to Los Angeles flight?

    Return flights from Hong Kong to Los Angeles range from £529 to £766, with an average of £616 over the past 12 months. Anything below £529 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Hong Kong to Los Angeles flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 28% above the £616 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Hong Kong to Los Angeles?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £501 return via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), compared with £675 for direct.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Hong Kong to Los Angeles?

    United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Cathay Pacific has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Hong Kong to Los Angeles flights are:

    • United Airlines: 89% on time
    • Cathay Pacific: 79% on time
    • Delta: 58% on time

    On average, flights on this route are punctual 82% of the time.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Hong Kong to Los Angeles?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £75–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Hong Kong to Los Angeles?

    The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Cathay Pacific and Malaysia Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Hong Kong to Los Angeles spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Hong Kong to Los Angeles flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 17%, and Evening flights for 16%.

  • How are flight prices from Hong Kong to Los Angeles looking right now?

    One-way fares from Hong Kong to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £353, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?

    Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £3 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Ace
    • Thrifty
    • Hertz
    • Alamo
    • Dollar

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Hong Kong to Los Angeles?

    Flights from Hong Kong to Los Angeles usually depart from Hong Kong Intl (HKG) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Hong Kong to Los Angeles?

    Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Hong Kong to Los Angeles?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Hong Kong to Los Angeles route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 17m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Hong Kong to Los Angeles pass through?

    One-stop flights from Hong Kong to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

    • Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) – 65% of one-stop connections
    • Beijing Capital (PEK) – 12% of one-stop connections
    • Incheon Intl (ICN) – 10% of one-stop connections
    • Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) – 8% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Hong Kong to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Hong Kong to Los Angeles. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £550 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £712, a difference of £162.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Hong Kong to Los Angeles?

    3 airlines operate flights between Hong Kong and Los Angeles. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • Cathay Pacific
    • United Airlines
    • Delta

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Hong Kong to Los Angeles?

    Flying via Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 17h 29m, compared to 19h 21m via San Francisco (SFO) and 20h 44m via Tokyo Haneda (HND).

  • What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Los Angeles?

    Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Hong Kong (Pacific Time vs Hong Kong Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Los Angeles?

    Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center, and Hollywood Walk of Fame. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Hong Kong to Los Angeles flights?

    Among airlines operating Hong Kong to Los Angeles flights:

    • United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Cathay Pacific: offers free seat selection
    • Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • American Airlines: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Hong Kong to Los Angeles flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Cathay Pacific: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Hong Kong to Los Angeles flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Monday flights average £550, about £162 less than Sunday fares (23% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 20 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 34% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Hong Kong to Los Angeles trip for March. Fares historically average £522 return in that month – typically £267 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with United Airlines. Over the past three months, 89% of United Airlines flights from Hong Kong to Los Angeles arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 82%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 2h 17m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £501 return on this route – about £175 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Los Angeles Airport.

    • Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
    • Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
    • Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport

Prefer to fly direct from Hong Kong to Los Angeles?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Los Angeles Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Hong Kong Intl to Los Angeles

Monday

Cathay Pacific,Delta,United Airlines

Cathay Pacific,Delta, +1 more

Tuesday

Cathay Pacific,Delta,United Airlines

Cathay Pacific,Delta, +1 more

Wednesday

Cathay Pacific,Delta,United Airlines

Cathay Pacific,Delta, +1 more

Thursday

Cathay Pacific,Delta,United Airlines

Cathay Pacific,Delta, +1 more

Friday

Cathay Pacific,Delta,United Airlines

Cathay Pacific,Delta, +1 more

Saturday

Cathay Pacific,Delta,United Airlines

Cathay Pacific,Delta, +1 more

Sunday

Cathay Pacific,Delta,United Airlines

Cathay Pacific,Delta, +1 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to Hong Kong Intl

Monday

Cathay Pacific,Delta,United Airlines

Cathay Pacific,Delta, +1 more

Tuesday

Cathay Pacific,Delta,United Airlines

Cathay Pacific,Delta, +1 more

Wednesday

Cathay Pacific,Delta,United Airlines

Cathay Pacific,Delta, +1 more

Thursday

Cathay Pacific,Delta,United Airlines

Cathay Pacific,Delta, +1 more

Friday

Cathay Pacific,Delta,United Airlines

Cathay Pacific,Delta, +1 more

Saturday

Cathay Pacific,Delta,United Airlines

Cathay Pacific,Delta, +1 more

Sunday

Cathay Pacific,Delta,United Airlines

Cathay Pacific,Delta, +1 more

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