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Cheapest round-trip
$992
Typical prices: $1,102-$1,510
Air India
Wed 2/7Fri 2/23
JFK - HKG • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,141
Typical prices: $1,159-$1,571
Cathay Pacific
Thu 3/1Thu 3/22
JFK - HKG • Non-stop
Advice from real travelers
Cathay Pacific's overnight JFK-Hong Kong flight lands in early morning Hong Kong.
On this long-haul flight, wear comfy clothes and pack extra snacks between meals.
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Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Cathay Pacific. Average duration is 16h 02m
Direct flights
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 84% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 17 weeks in advance save around 23% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 12% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $564 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 19h 55m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Hong Kong (JFK-HKG)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Hong Kong

Sun, Feb 7 - Tue, Feb 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 6:15 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
31h 15m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
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2:30 pm - 9:00 amHKG  Hong Kong Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
31h 30m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Manama Bahrain Intl
$992Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 3 - Thu, Apr 29
Air India Logo
10:00 am - 6:15 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
31h 15m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
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8:15 am - 8:20 amHKG  Hong Kong Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
60h 05m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
$994Air India
Sat, May 1 - Thu, Aug 26
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1:45 am - 10:10 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
20h 25m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
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1:20 pm - 11:15 pmHKG  Hong Kong Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 55m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
$998Philippine Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Dec 7
China Eastern Logo
3:25 pm - 2:25 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
34h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
1:40 pm - 1:25 pmHKG  Hong Kong Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
36h 45m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$998China Eastern
Tue, Mar 2 - Thu, Mar 18
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1:45 am - 12:20 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
21h 35m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
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1:30 pm - 11:45 pmHKG  Hong Kong Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 15m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
$1,000Philippine Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Dec 7
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10:30 am - 12:00 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
36h 30m1 stop Incheon Intl
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1:45 pm - 9:00 pmHKG  Hong Kong Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
20h 15m1 stop Incheon Intl
$1,002Asiana Airlines
Mon, Nov 30 - Wed, Dec 9
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12:30 am - 12:00 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
22h 30m1 stop Incheon Intl
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12:15 am - 9:00 amHKG  Hong Kong Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 45m1 stop Incheon Intl
$1,003Asiana Airlines
Mon, Nov 30 - Thu, Dec 10
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10:20 am - 9:40 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
22h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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4:00 pm - 3:00 pmHKG  Hong Kong Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
36h 00m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Doha Hamad Intl
$1,004Qatar Airways
Mon, Nov 30 - Thu, Dec 10
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10:20 am - 9:40 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
22h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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4:00 pm - 3:00 pmHKG  Hong Kong Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
36h 00m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Doha Hamad Intl
$1,006Qatar Airways
Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Dec 21
China Eastern Logo
3:25 pm - 12:15 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
19h 50m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
6:10 pm - 1:25 pmHKG  Hong Kong Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
32h 15m2 stops Hefei Xinqiao Intl Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,009China Eastern
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Price, demand and travel trends for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong flights

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong. It’s 6% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 5% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong?

•September is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong at $1,115 round-trip.
•December ($1,756) and June ($1,406) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 57% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong the cheapest?

Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong are cheapest 17 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 23% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Hong Kong

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

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on JFK

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Key details for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$526
Beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 29% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong

When to book flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Hong Kong

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from John F Kennedy Intl to Hong Kong based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Hong Kong: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from John F Kennedy Intl to Hong Kong 
Verified travelerFlew with Cathay Pacific-Oct 2026
My destination was actually Macau but I was able to transfer without going through Hong Kong immigration. There is an international airport in Macau but flying there would have required a stop elsewhere in Asia.
Verified travelerFlew with Cathay Pacific-Aug 2026
Better wrap glass containers in plastic and in cloth for protection, in checking bags with glass containers.
erbiumfiberFlew with Cathay Pacific-Dec 2024
The overnight schedule (leaving 1 AM-ish) is quite nice, go to sleep arrive in early morning in HK
Verified travelerFlew with Cathay Pacific-Feb 2024
Long journey wear comfortable clothes they only served two meals so take some food especially if you have diabetes

Your New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong:

    • Earliest: departs at 1:45 am and lands at 5:47 pm
    • Latest: departs at 1:40 pm and lands at 5:42 am.

    The flight takes about 16h 02m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong?

    Four cabin classes are available on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong:

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

    Prices vary by airline.

  • How long is a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong?

    A nonstop flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong takes 16h 02m, covering 8,054 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong?

    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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong flight?

    Round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong range from $1,102 to $1,510, with an average of $1,265 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,102 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 18% above the $1,265 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $564 round-trip via Frankfurt am Main (FRA), compared to $1,308 for nonstop.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong?

    Cathay Pacific is the only airline operating New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong flights. 84% of its flights are on time.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $77–$100 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong?

    The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Cathay Pacific and ANA. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

  • How are flight departures from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, night flights for 33%, and evening flights for 0%.

  • How are flight prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong looking right now?

    One-way fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $537, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong?

    Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong usually depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and arrive at Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong?

    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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 5h 34m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong pass through?

    One-stop flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong most commonly connect through:

    • Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) - 33% of one-stop connections
    • Incheon Intl (ICN) - 25% of one-stop connections
    • Tokyo Haneda (HND) - 17% of one-stop connections
    • Los Angeles (LAX) - 7% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,199 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,336, a difference of $137.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong?

    Only Cathay Pacific operates flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Hong Kong.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong?

    Flying via Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 19h 55m, compared with 22h 05m via Incheon Intl (ICN) and 22h 13m via Beijing Capital (PEK).

  • What is the time difference between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Hong Kong?

    Hong Kong is 13 hours ahead of New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (Hong Kong Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Hong Kong?

    Some of the most popular sights in Hong Kong are Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, King's Park and AsiaWorld-Expo. These are among the most viewed places in Hong Kong on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong flights?

    Among airlines operating New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong flights:

    • Cathay Pacific: offers extra legroom; 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong flights?

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

    • Cathay Pacific: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

  • What public transportation can be used to reach JFK from downtown New York City?

    The New York City subway and AirTrain provide public transportation to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). AirTrain connects the subway system with the airport terminals.

  • Which airlines offer baggage allowances for flights from JFK to Hong Kong?

    Airlines on this route include Japan Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Cathay Pacific, which offer flexible checked baggage rules. Allowances vary by airline and fare. For example, Japan Airlines permits a combined carry-on allowance of up to 22 lbs. and allows Economy passengers up to two free checked bags weighing 50 lbs. each.

  • What rules have the biggest airlines created for passengers flying with pets from John F Kennedy Airport to Hong Kong?

    Cathay Pacific, which operates the JFK–HKG route, does not permit ordinary pets in the passenger cabin; except for service dogs, pets must travel as cargo.

Your guide to booking New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong 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 Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $1,199, about $137 less than Saturday fares (10% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 17 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 23% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong trip for September. Fares historically average $1,115 round-trip in that month - typically $641 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $564 round-trip on this route - about $744 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 Hong Kong Intl Airport.

    • Regal Airport Hotel
    • Hong Kong Skycity Marriott Hotel
    • Regala Skycity Hotel by Regal Hotels
  • When you land in Hong Kong, you'll arrive at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), Hong Kong's only international airport. Have your documents ready before you reach the Immigration Hall. HKG also uses e-channel services, automated immigration clearance and self-service options to help streamline arrivals and departures.
  • If you're flying Cathay Pacific, use the in-flight Wi-Fi to stay connected. Complimentary access is limited to Cathay Diamond and Gold members, First and Business Class passengers and Cathay members traveling in Premium Economy. Parents can also keep children entertained with family-friendly movies, from cartoons to anime.
  • Check for First Class if you're flying Cathay Pacific from JFK to Hong Kong. If you have an eligible Economy or Premium Economy booking, you can also request an upgrade to the next cabin class, either to Premium Economy or Business, through the Upgrade Bid page or Manage Booking before checking in online.

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New York John F Kennedy Intl to Hong Kong Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

Cathay Pacific

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Friday

Cathay Pacific

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Saturday

Cathay Pacific

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Sunday

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Hong Kong Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl

Monday

Cathay Pacific

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

Cathay Pacific

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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