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Cheapest round-trip
$752
Typical prices: $678-$1,002
United Airlines
Sun 11/18Sat 12/8
HKG - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$795
Typical prices: $702-$1,127
EVA Air, ANA
Fri 11/2Mon 11/5
HKG - SFO • Non-stop
Advice from real travelers
Cathay Pacific economy adds free drinks and Asian meals on this long-haul route.
For United, monitor gate updates closely and pack snacks for the long flight.
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Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Cathay Pacific and United Airlines. Average duration is 12h 25m
Direct flights
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Direct flights
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 85% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 13 weeks in advance save around 16% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 11% price drop
Most popular
Good to know
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $765 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 17h 32m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Hong Kong to San Francisco (HKG-SFO)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Hong Kong to San Francisco

Wed, Nov 18 - Tue, Dec 8
United Airlines Logo
11:25 am - 1:11 pmHKG  Hong Kong Intl-SFO San Francisco
17h 46m1 stop Los Angeles
United Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 7:00 amSFO  San Francisco-HKG Hong Kong Intl
20h 10m1 stop Los Angeles
$752United Airlines
Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Dec 8
Delta Logo
12:55 am - 5:13 pmHKG  Hong Kong Intl-SFO San Francisco
32h 18m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Delta Logo
11:49 am - 7:40 amSFO  San Francisco-HKG Hong Kong Intl
27h 51m1 stop Los Angeles
$752Delta
Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 16
Delta Logo
12:55 am - 9:50 pmHKG  Hong Kong Intl-SFO San Francisco
35h 55m2 stops Incheon Intl Salt Lake City
Delta Logo
7:05 am - 7:40 amSFO  San Francisco-HKG Hong Kong Intl
32h 35m1 stop Los Angeles
$752Delta
Thu, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 15
Philippine Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 9:10 pmHKG  Hong Kong Intl-SFO San Francisco
18h 10m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Philippine Airlines Logo
12:30 am - 5:00 pmSFO  San Francisco-HKG Hong Kong Intl
25h 30m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
$767Philippine Airlines
Fri, Jan 29 - Fri, Jan 29
Philippine Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 7:45 pmHKG  Hong Kong Intl-SFO San Francisco
22h 15m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Philippine Airlines Logo
10:40 pm - 10:05 amSFO  San Francisco-HKG Hong Kong Intl
19h 25m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
$770Philippine Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Mon, Oct 12
United Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 8:10 pmHKG  Hong Kong Intl-SFO San Francisco
12h 40mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
5:41 pm - 5:40 amSFO  San Francisco-HKG Hong Kong Intl
20h 59m1 stop Los Angeles
$770United Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Sat, Dec 12
STARLUX Airlines Logo
11:20 am - 8:30 pmHKG  Hong Kong Intl-SFO San Francisco
24h 10m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl
STARLUX Airlines Logo
11:10 pm - 6:30 pmSFO  San Francisco-HKG Hong Kong Intl
27h 20m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl
$781STARLUX Airlines
Fri, Oct 9 - Sat, Oct 17
STARLUX Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 8:30 pmHKG  Hong Kong Intl-SFO San Francisco
15h 20m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl
STARLUX Airlines Logo
12:50 am - 9:55 amSFO  San Francisco-HKG Hong Kong Intl
18h 05m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl
$784STARLUX Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 17
EVA Air Logo
7:40 pm - 8:00 pmHKG  Hong Kong Intl-SFO San Francisco
15h 20m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl
EVA Air Logo
12:30 pm - 7:55 pmSFO  San Francisco-HKG Hong Kong Intl
16h 25m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl
$801EVA Air
Mon, Dec 21 - Wed, Dec 30
EVA Air Logo
7:40 pm - 6:40 amHKG  Hong Kong Intl-SFO San Francisco
27h 00m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl
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11:30 pm - 10:10 amSFO  San Francisco-HKG Hong Kong Intl
18h 40m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl
$805EVA Air
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Price, demand and travel trends for Hong Kong to San Francisco flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Hong Kong to San Francisco?

Round-trip flights from Hong Kong to San Francisco start at $752. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $678 to $1,002. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $752 on United Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Hong Kong to San Francisco?

Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Hong Kong to San Francisco, it is 7% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 18% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Hong Kong to San Francisco at $683 round-trip.
•July ($1,112) and August ($1,065) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 62% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Hong Kong to San Francisco the cheapest?

Flights from Hong Kong to San Francisco are cheapest 13 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 16% 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 San Francisco

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

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 on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Expert on Cathay Pacific

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—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.

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.

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SFO

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing 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 favorite 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. She will always choose the window seat.

Key details for Hong Kong to San Francisco flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$352
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% 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.
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Flights from Hong Kong to San Francisco: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Hong Kong to San Francisco 
NoelFlew with Cathay Pacific-Mar 2026
Baggage handilng make sure to report any issues, like lost or damage immidiately, even if you miss your connecting flight , they will reschedule you, but if you have a fixed schedule, report as soon as possible , happend to my recent flight march 24,2026
KaushalendraFlew with American Airlines-Apr 2026
Don’t book via third party apps for Cathay Pacific flights, they don’t recognize the itinerary and won’t be able to even view details like airport terminals or gate numbers
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines-Feb 2026
Prepare to bring your own food & snacks on board to eat, food on plane sucks, very cold on plane
RamFlew with United Airlines-Feb 2025
Fly United. Give yourself a lot of time to get to the gate
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines-Dec 2024
be careful of short connection time when reaching US.
Verified travelerFlew with Cathay Pacific-Sep 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 Airlines-Sep 2024
Double check your boarding information in airport in time, like boarding gate, or boarding time, etc. because they might be updated.

Your Hong Kong to San Francisco flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • What is the luggage allowance on EVA Air flights from Hong Kong to San Francisco?

    Passengers can bring one carry-on with a maximum weight of 15 lbs while EVA Air's checked luggage allowance depends on the passenger ticket class. Economy Class passengers on flights from Hong Kong to San Francisco can check two pieces weighing up to 50 lbs each. Premium Economy and Royal Laurel Class passengers on the same route can check two pieces weighing up to 60 lbs each.

  • How do I get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to the city center?

    BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) connects SFO to downtown San Francisco. The trains run every 15–20 minutes from both the International Terminal and Terminal 1 and 2 stations. BART is a fast and affordable option, with a journey time of around 30–40 minutes. Shared shuttles are also available at SFO, and some companies offer door-to-door service.

  • What seat selection options are available on Cathay Pacific flights from Hong Kong to San Francisco?

    Cathay Pacific offers several seat selection options for its passengers, depending on the type of ticket they have purchased and the passenger's frequent flyer status. Passengers can select their seats during the booking process or at any time before their flight from Hong Kong to San Francisco, subject to availability. Cathay Pacific may charge a fee for seat selection, depending on the seat preference.

  • What services does China Airlines offer economy-class passengers on flights from Hong Kong to San Francisco?

    All economy-class passengers on China Airlines flights from Hong Kong to San Francisco can enjoy a personal entertainment system, which allows them to choose from a wide selection of movies, TV shows, music, and games. Meals and refreshments are also provided, and the menus offer a range of options.

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

    Among airlines operating Hong Kong to San Francisco flights:

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

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

  • What airlines are available from Hong Kong to San Francisco?

    2 airlines operate flights between Hong Kong and San Francisco. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • Cathay Pacific
    • United Airlines

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Hong Kong to San Francisco?

    Flights from Hong Kong to San Francisco usually depart from Hong Kong Intl (HKG) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Hong Kong to San Francisco 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
    • American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Hong Kong to San Francisco?

    Four cabin classes are available on flights from Hong Kong to San Francisco:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

    Prices vary by airline.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Hong Kong to San Francisco?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $765 round-trip via Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE), compared to $867 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Hong Kong to San Francisco?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $94–$94 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 San Francisco?

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

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Hong Kong to San Francisco pass through?

    One-stop flights from Hong Kong to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

    • Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) - 81% of one-stop connections
    • Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) - 10% of one-stop connections
    • Incheon Intl (ICN) - 4% of one-stop connections
    • Vancouver Intl (YVR) - 4% of one-stop connections

    Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 21% on the Hong Kong to San Francisco route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $724 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $914, a difference of $190. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Hong Kong to San Francisco?

    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 San Francisco route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 0 minutes.

  • How are flight departures from Hong Kong to San Francisco spread across the day?

    Night is the busiest departure period on Hong Kong to San Francisco flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, afternoon flights for 25%, and evening flights for 0%.

  • What popular places can I visit in San Francisco?

    Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Hong Kong to San Francisco?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Hong Kong to San Francisco:

    • Earliest: departs at 12:55 am and lands at 1:20 pm
    • Latest: departs at 10:30 pm and lands at 10:55 am.

    The flight takes about 12h 25m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Hong Kong to San Francisco flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 4% above the route average of $771. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Hong Kong to San Francisco?

    A nonstop flight from Hong Kong to San Francisco takes 12h 25m, covering 6,910 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Hong Kong to San Francisco?

    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 are flight prices from Hong Kong to San Francisco looking right now?

    One-way fares from Hong Kong to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $456, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Hong Kong to San Francisco?

    Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Hong Kong to San Francisco?

    Flying via Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 17h 12m, compared with 17h 32m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and 17h 59m via Tokyo Narita (NRT).

  • What is the time difference between Hong Kong and San Francisco?

    San Francisco 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 car rental options are available at San Francisco Airport (SFO)?

    San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Thrifty
    • Europcar
    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Fox

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Hong Kong to San Francisco flight?

    Round-trip flights from Hong Kong to San Francisco range from $678 to $1,002, with an average of $771 over the past 12 months. Anything below $678 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Hong Kong to San Francisco flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Thursday flights average $724 - about $190 less than Friday (21% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 13 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 16% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Hong Kong to San Francisco trip for January. Fares historically average $683 round-trip in that month - typically $429 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, United Airlines is the strongest pick on this route. 85% of United Airlines flights from Hong Kong to San Francisco arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 85%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 2 hours, so choosing a carrier with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Airport (TPE) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $765 round-trip on this route - about $102 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 San Francisco Airport.
    - Grand Hyatt At Sfo
  • ANA Airlines provides bassinets on board flights from Hong Kong (HKG) to San Francisco (SFO) for infants who are under 6 months old and meet certain size requirements. The bassinets are available in Economy, Premium Economy, and Business Class cabins.
  • Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) has two terminals. Terminal 1 is the larger of the two and handles most of the airport's operations. It has many gates and serves both domestic and international flights. Terminal 2 primarily serves low-cost carriers and has a more modest size than Terminal 1.
  • Philippine Airlines offers assistance for people with reduced mobility through their Special Service Requests (SSR) program. The airline provides wheelchair services at the airport, during boarding and alighting, and at the San Francisco Airport for flights from Hong Kong to San Francisco.
  • United operates flights from Hong Kong to San Francisco and offers customers the option to purchase carbon offsets through its “Eco-Skies” program, which invests in verified carbon offset projects, such as forest conservation or renewable energy projects.
  • Connecting flights from Hong Kong to San Francisco usually have layovers in different cities based on the airline you choose. Some frequent layovers for the route include Taiwan (TPE), Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), Fukuoka (FUK), Manila (MNL), and Seattle (SEA).

Prefer to fly direct from Hong Kong to San Francisco?

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

Direct departures

Hong Kong Intl to San Francisco

Monday

Cathay Pacific,United Airlines

Cathay Pacific,United Airlines

Tuesday

Cathay Pacific,United Airlines

Cathay Pacific,United Airlines

Wednesday

Cathay Pacific,United Airlines

Cathay Pacific,United Airlines

Thursday

Cathay Pacific,United Airlines

Cathay Pacific,United Airlines

Friday

Cathay Pacific,United Airlines

Cathay Pacific,United Airlines

Saturday

Cathay Pacific,United Airlines

Cathay Pacific,United Airlines

Sunday

Cathay Pacific,United Airlines

Cathay Pacific,United Airlines

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Direct returns

San Francisco to Hong Kong Intl

Monday

Cathay Pacific,United Airlines

Cathay Pacific,United Airlines

Tuesday

Cathay Pacific,United Airlines

Cathay Pacific,United Airlines

Wednesday

Cathay Pacific,United Airlines

Cathay Pacific,United Airlines

Thursday

Cathay Pacific,United Airlines

Cathay Pacific,United Airlines

Friday

Cathay Pacific,United Airlines

Cathay Pacific,United Airlines

Saturday

Cathay Pacific,United Airlines

Cathay Pacific,United Airlines

Sunday

Cathay Pacific,United Airlines

Cathay Pacific,United Airlines

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