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

Direct flights take on average 12h 35m to travel the 6,910 miles between Hong Kong and San Francisco. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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

Each day, there are between 4 and 5 direct flights that take off from Hong Kong and land in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 12h 41m. 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 Hong Kong to San Francisco?

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Hong Kong to San Francisco was £483 for a one-way ticket and £709 for a return. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Hong Kong at 00:50 and will be landing in San Francisco at 22:40.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Hong Kong to San Francisco jets off at 22:30 and lands at 20:05.

Which airlines fly direct between Hong Kong and San Francisco?

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Hong Kong to San Francisco. They are Cathay Pacific and United Airlines . The cheapest airline for this route is United Airlines, with the best return deal found costing £624. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at United Airlines.

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

Thai Airways, and Air Canada offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Hong Kong to San Francisco flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Hong Kong to San Francisco. 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 Hong Kong to San Francisco?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong to San Francisco?

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 San Francisco with an airline and back to Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong to San Francisco?

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 San Francisco from Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong and San Francisco?

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 Hong Kong to San Francisco?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Hong Kong to San Francisco were found on Asiana Airlines (£529) and China Airlines (£565).

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Hong Kong to San Francisco 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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Recent return flight deals from Hong Kong to San Francisco

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

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00:30 - 15:30HKG-SFO

30h 00m1 stop

23:30 - 22:30SFO-HKG

31h 00m1 stop

£529Asiana Airlines

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Mon, 20 Oct - Sun, 9 Nov

13:00 - 15:30HKG-SFO

17h 30m1 stop

23:30 - 11:40SFO-HKG

21h 10m1 stop

£553Asiana Airlines

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Thu, 5 Jun - Thu, 17 Jul

11:05 - 20:30HKG-SFO

24h 25m1 stop

01:05 - 10:05SFO-HKG

18h 00m1 stop

£565China Airlines

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Fri, 12 Sep - Wed, 1 Oct

20:10 - 19:55HKG-SFO

14h 45m1 stop

01:05 - 18:55SFO-HKG

26h 50m1 stop

£585China Airlines

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Sun, 5 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct

15:25 - 20:00HKG-SFO

19h 35m1 stop

12:30 - 20:45SFO-HKG

17h 15m1 stop

£597EVA Air

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Wed, 24 Sep - Mon, 13 Oct

22:30 - 20:10HKG-SFO

12h 40mdirect

19:55 - 07:00SFO-HKG

19h 05m1 stop

£618United Airlines

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Fri, 24 Oct - Fri, 14 Nov

17:10 - 20:10HKG-SFO

18h 00m1 stop

12:30 - 19:55SFO-HKG

16h 25m1 stop

£624EVA Air

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Thu, 19 Jun - Sat, 28 Jun

22:30 - 20:10HKG-SFO

12h 40mdirect

16:30 - 07:00SFO-HKG

22h 30m1 stop

£628United Airlines

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Sat, 25 Oct - Sat, 8 Nov

00:45 - 10:40HKG-SFO

24h 55m1 stop

11:40 - 11:20SFO-HKG

31h 40m1 stop

£633Korean Air

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Mon, 20 Oct - Mon, 10 Nov

00:45 - 07:53HKG-SFO

46h 08m2 stops

13:10 - 22:30SFO-HKG

18h 20m1 stop

£867Korean Air

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Fri, 30 May - Sun, 13 Jul

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Hong Kong to San Francisco

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.

Airports

HKG

For a smooth departure, use the Courtesy Channel if travelling with infants or seniors to bypass hectic security lines at HKG.

SFO

For a quick city transfer, take BART from SFO's International Terminal to reach popular areas like the Mission and Embarcadero.

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Useful Info

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

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Hong Kong to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

Prices

Airlines

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San Francisco on a Thursday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Hong Kong, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Hong Kong to San Francisco is March, where tickets cost £594 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,050 and £1,027 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Hong Kong to San Francisco?

No, with an average price for the route of £565, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Hong Kong to San Francisco, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Low season	February
High season	June
Cheapest flight	£360

Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)

Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.

Flight from Hong Kong to San Francisco

When to book flights from Hong Kong to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Hong Kong to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

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.

RamFlew with United AirlinesHKG-SFOFeb 2025

Fly United. Give yourself a lot of time to get to the gate

Verified travelerFlew with United AirlinesHKG-SFODec 2024

be careful of short connection time when reaching US.

Verified travelerFlew with Cathay PacificHKG-SFOSept 2024

Get there earlier if you are a transit passenger, there are stores and restaurants but we flew in almost midnight and most stores were closed. Be your own advocate and look around what other passengers are doing!

Verified travelerFlew with United AirlinesHKG-SFOSept 2024

Double check your boarding information in airport in time, like boarding gate, or boarding time, etc. because they might be updated.

yiFlew with Cathay PacificHKG-SFOAug 2024

Singapore airline provides the best service I believe.

Verified travelerFlew with United AirlinesHKG-SFOMar 2024

Fly an Asian carrier. Cathay , Jal , Ana anyone but not United or a U.S. carrier .

What is the cheapest flight from Hong Kong to San Francisco?
In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Hong Kong to San Francisco was £483 for a one-way ticket and £709 for a return.
Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Hong Kong to San Francisco?
Thai Airways, and Air Canada offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Hong Kong to San Francisco flight route.
Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Hong Kong to San Francisco?
The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Hong Kong to San Francisco flight route.
Which airline alliances offer flights from Hong Kong to San Francisco?
oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Hong Kong and San Francisco, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.
On which days can I fly direct from Hong Kong to San Francisco?
There are direct flights from Hong Kong to San Francisco on a daily basis.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Hong Kong to San Francisco?
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 Hong Kong to San Francisco.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Hong Kong to San Francisco?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong to San Francisco?
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 San Francisco with an airline and back to Hong Kong with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Hong Kong to San Francisco?
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 San Francisco from Hong Kong up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Looking for a cheap flight from Hong Kong to San Francisco? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £539 or less one-way and £1,322 or less round-trip.

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