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

A direct flight to Hong Kong will take on average 15h 15m to travel the 6,910 miles flying distance from San Francisco.

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

Each day, there are 4 direct flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Hong Kong, with an average flight time of 14h 42m. The most common departure time is 13:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 28 flights and there are the same number of flights each day (4).

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

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Hong Kong was £324 for a one-way ticket and £585 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.

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 06:15.

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 23:30 and lands at 05:00.

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

Only American Airlines offers 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.

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.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from San Francisco to Hong Kong?

Flights via Taipei City (TPE) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of £812 for a return.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from San Francisco to Hong Kong?

Vancouver (YVR) is the top choice – 50% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from San Francisco to Hong Kong picked an itinerary connecting there.

Which stopover airport has the quickest connection when flying from San Francisco to Hong Kong?

If you prefer a quick connection, Taipei City (TPE) often has the shortest stopovers from San Francisco to Hong Kong, with an average time of 1h 50m .

Which stopover airport offers the shortest total travel time from San Francisco to Hong Kong?

Consider flying via Taipei City (TPE) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 16h 25m .

How often are flights from San Francisco to Hong Kong delayed?

Weekly flights between San Francisco and Hong Kong historically see delays in approximately 17% of cases , with the average delay over the past year being 136 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Hong Kong flights?

Based on our data, Cathay Pacific have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 16% of their flights encountering any delays.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Friday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Hong Kong flights?

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

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

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is 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 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from San Francisco to Hong Kong were found on China Eastern (£585) and AIR PREMIA (£618).

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Cheapest return fare

£585

Typical prices: £618-£813

China Eastern

Thu 29/10Thu 5/11

SFO - HKG • 1 stop

Cheapest direct flights

£995

Typical prices: £710-£976

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Mon 19/10Wed 21/10

SFO - HKG • Direct

Advice from real travellers

AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts and KAYAK users. AI can make mistakes.

Cathay Pacific adds complimentary Wi-Fi; its A350 economy seats use 3-3-3.

United includes free meals in economy on this long-haul route.

Expert advice

Direct flights

Every day

You can fly direct with Cathay Pacific and United Airlines. Average duration is 14h 42m

Direct flights

Avoid delays

Cathay Pacific

Most punctual • 84% on-time

Morning flights

Best time • Fewest delays

Insights

Top stopover airports

Taipei City (TPE)

Cheapest • Avg £812 (return)

Taipei City (TPE)

Shortest trip • 16h 25m (one-way)

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When to book

3 weeks

in advance

Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 16% compared to booking last minute.

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When to travel

February

Cheapest • 15% price drop

December

Most popular

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Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to Hong Kong

Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

13:00 - 11:30SFO San Francisco-HKG Hong Kong Intl

31h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

07:40 - 09:00HKG Hong Kong Intl-SFO San Francisco

17h 20m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

£585China Eastern

Mon, 30 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec

12:00 - 12:40SFO San Francisco-HKG Hong Kong Intl

32h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

17:40 - 09:00HKG Hong Kong Intl-SFO San Francisco

31h 20m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

£586China Eastern

Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

13:00 - 12:15SFO San Francisco-HKG Hong Kong Intl

32h 15m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Taiyuan

07:40 - 09:00HKG Hong Kong Intl-SFO San Francisco

17h 20m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

£605China Eastern

Sat, 24 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov

15:30 - 11:55SFO San Francisco-HKG Hong Kong Intl

29h 25m1 stop Incheon Intl

13:40 - 13:20HKG Hong Kong Intl-SFO San Francisco

15h 40m1 stop Incheon Intl

£618AIR PREMIA

Mon, 30 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec

12:00 - 19:20SFO San Francisco-HKG Hong Kong Intl

39h 20m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

18:25 - 09:00HKG Hong Kong Intl-SFO San Francisco

30h 35m2 stops Wuhan Shanghai Pu Dong

£622China Eastern

Mon, 30 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec

12:00 - 13:40SFO San Francisco-HKG Hong Kong Intl

33h 40m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Xi'an Xianyang

17:30 - 09:00HKG Hong Kong Intl-SFO San Francisco

31h 30m2 stops Nanjing Lukou Intl Shanghai Pu Dong

£628China Eastern

Thu, 25 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb

23:40 - 20:10SFO San Francisco-HKG Hong Kong Intl

28h 30m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

20:05 - 18:45HKG Hong Kong Intl-SFO San Francisco

14h 40m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

£664China Airlines

Sun, 24 Jan - Thu, 11 Feb

23:40 - 13:00SFO San Francisco-HKG Hong Kong Intl

21h 20m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

20:05 - 18:45HKG Hong Kong Intl-SFO San Francisco

14h 40m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

£665China Airlines

Tue, 20 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov

00:30 - 17:00SFO San Francisco-HKG Hong Kong Intl

25h 30m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

13:30 - 19:45HKG Hong Kong Intl-SFO San Francisco

22h 15m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

£667Philippine Airlines

Tue, 20 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov

00:30 - 17:00SFO San Francisco-HKG Hong Kong Intl

25h 30m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

13:30 - 19:45HKG Hong Kong Intl-SFO San Francisco

22h 15m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

£668Philippine Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from San Francisco to Hong Kong

Wed, 16 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

17:00 - 12:00SFO San Francisco-HKG Hong Kong Intl

28h 00m1 stop Incheon Intl

15:15 - 14:15HKG Hong Kong Intl-SFO San Francisco

38h 00m1 stop Incheon Intl

£618AIR PREMIA

Mon, 14 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep

01:05 - 10:05SFO San Francisco-HKG Hong Kong Intl

18h 00m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

20:10 - 19:55HKG Hong Kong Intl-SFO San Francisco

14h 45m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

£673China Airlines

Wed, 16 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

01:05 - 10:05SFO San Francisco-HKG Hong Kong Intl

18h 00m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

14:05 - 19:55HKG Hong Kong Intl-SFO San Francisco

20h 50m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

£694China Airlines

Fri, 18 Sep - Mon, 26 Oct

01:05 - 09:15SFO San Francisco-HKG Hong Kong Intl

17h 10m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

20:05 - 19:45HKG Hong Kong Intl-SFO San Francisco

14h 40m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

£702China Airlines

Fri, 18 Sep - Sat, 24 Oct

01:05 - 10:05SFO San Francisco-HKG Hong Kong Intl

18h 00m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

20:10 - 19:55HKG Hong Kong Intl-SFO San Francisco

14h 45m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

£709China Airlines

Wed, 16 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep

01:05 - 10:05SFO San Francisco-HKG Hong Kong Intl

18h 00m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

14:05 - 19:55HKG Hong Kong Intl-SFO San Francisco

20h 50m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

£717China Airlines

Thu, 17 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

13:00 - 10:05SFO San Francisco-HKG Hong Kong Intl

30h 05m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

21:05 - 06:45HKG Hong Kong Intl-SFO San Francisco

24h 40m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

£736EVA Air

Fri, 18 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep

01:05 - 09:15SFO San Francisco-HKG Hong Kong Intl

17h 10m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

11:05 - 19:55HKG Hong Kong Intl-SFO San Francisco

23h 50m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

£738China Airlines

Mon, 14 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep

01:05 - 16:35SFO San Francisco-HKG Hong Kong Intl

24h 30m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

20:10 - 08:29HKG Hong Kong Intl-SFO San Francisco

27h 19m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

£792China Airlines

Wed, 16 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep

01:05 - 19:05SFO San Francisco-HKG Hong Kong Intl

27h 00m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

17:35 - 15:54HKG Hong Kong Intl-SFO San Francisco

37h 19m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

£796China Airlines

Booking Insights

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

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

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Delays

Stopovers

How much is a return flight from San Francisco to Hong Kong?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Hong Kong from San Francisco usually cost between £591 and £808 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £585 on China Eastern (29 Oct–5 Nov).

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 February, where tickets cost £655 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,061 and £986 respectively.

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

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £812 on average.

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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

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Chris Dong

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Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programmes – all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines

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

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.

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Expert on SFO

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specialising in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favourite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history.

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ErnestFlew with Cathay Pacific-Jun 2026

Dress comfortably, no tight shoes, no tight clothes. It's a long haul.

LILLYFlew with United Airlines-May 2026

I recommend splurging for business class. A bit too cramped in economy.

Verified travelerFlew with Cathay Pacific-Sept 2024

Bring cleaning wipes with you if you intend to use the toilet.

What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Hong Kong?
In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Hong Kong was £324 for a one-way ticket and £585 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?
Only American Airlines offers 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.
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.

Direct departures

San Francisco to Hong Kong Intl

Monday