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Cheapest round-trip
$706
Typical prices: $1,045-$1,497
AIR PREMIA
Fri 11/9Sat 11/17
EWR - HKG • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$977
Typical prices: $1,159-$1,571
Cathay Pacific
Mon 4/16Thu 4/26
JFK - HKG • Non-stop
Advice from real travelers
Cathay Pacific’s overnight flight helps you sleep and arrive in Hong Kong early morning.
On this long haul, pack extra snacks; Cathay Pacific served two meals on board.
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Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Cathay Pacific. Average duration is 16h 01m
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Cheapest • 12% average savings
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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 26 weeks in advance save around 24% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 13% 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 New York to Hong Kong (NYC-HKG)

 

Cheap flights from New York to Hong Kong with top airlines, updated regularly. Compare round-trip, one-way, direct and last-minute deals.

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 17
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12:01 am - 11:55 amEWR  Newark-HKG Hong Kong Intl
22h 54m1 stop Incheon Intl
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1:40 pm - 9:30 pmHKG  Hong Kong Intl-EWR Newark
20h 50m1 stop Incheon Intl
$706AIR PREMIA
Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 17
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12:01 am - 11:55 amEWR  Newark-HKG Hong Kong Intl
22h 54m1 stop Incheon Intl
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1:40 pm - 9:30 pmHKG  Hong Kong Intl-EWR Newark
20h 50m1 stop Incheon Intl
$724AIR PREMIA
Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 9
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9:15 pm - 2:25 pmEWR  Newark-HKG Hong Kong Intl
28h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
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11:55 pm - 7:15 pmHKG  Hong Kong Intl-EWR Newark
32h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
$818Ethiopian Air
Thu, Feb 4 - Thu, Feb 18
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6:15 pm - 5:10 amEWR  Newark-HKG Hong Kong Intl
21h 55m1 stop Vancouver Intl
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10:45 am - 4:49 pmHKG  Hong Kong Intl-EWR Newark
19h 04m1 stop Vancouver Intl
$831Air Canada
Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 15
Air Canada Logo
6:15 pm - 5:10 amEWR  Newark-HKG Hong Kong Intl
21h 55m1 stop Vancouver Intl
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10:45 am - 8:39 amHKG  Hong Kong Intl-EWR Newark
34h 54m2 stops Vancouver Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$834Air Canada
Tue, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:15 am - 6:15 amEWR  Newark-HKG Hong Kong Intl
30h 00m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
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1:40 pm - 10:30 pmHKG  Hong Kong Intl-EWR Newark
20h 50m1 stop Incheon Intl
$837Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19
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1:45 am - 9:55 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
31h 10m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
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1:30 pm - 10:45 pmHKG  Hong Kong Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 15m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
$953Philippine Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Dec 7
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1:45 am - 9:55 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
31h 10m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
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1:30 pm - 10:45 pmHKG  Hong Kong Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 15m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
$953Philippine Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 23
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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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6:05 pm - 8:00 amHKG  Hong Kong Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
26h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$954Qatar Airways
Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Dec 8
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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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12:25 am - 3:00 pmHKG  Hong Kong Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$954Qatar Airways

Price, demand and travel trends for New York to Hong Kong 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 round-trip flight from New York to Hong Kong?

Round-trip flights from New York to Hong Kong typically range from $1,045 to $1,497. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $706, on AIR PREMIA.

What is the cheapest New York to Hong Kong flight route?

New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Hong Kong (HKG) is the cheapest New York to Hong Kong route, averaging $980 round-trip. Other New York to Hong Kong routes average $1,182, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York 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 to Hong Kong. It’s 5% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 5% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from New York to Hong Kong?

•September is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Hong Kong at $1,078 round-trip.
•December ($1,703) and June ($1,374) 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 to Hong Kong the cheapest?

Flights from New York to Hong Kong are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 24% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice for your flight from New York to Hong Kong

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

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$308
Beat the crowds with an average 25% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 42% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Newark Airport to Hong Kong

When to book flights from New York to Hong Kong

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York 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 New York to Hong Kong: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from New York to Hong Kong 
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 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 to Hong Kong?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York to Hong Kong:

    • Earliest: departs at 12:55 am and lands at 4:56 pm
    • Latest: departs at 2:55 pm and lands at 6:56 am.

    The flight takes about 16h 01m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from New York to Hong Kong?

    Four cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Hong Kong:

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

    Prices vary by airline.

  • How long is a flight from New York to Hong Kong?

    A nonstop flight from New York to Hong Kong takes 16h 01m, covering 8,044 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from New York 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 to Hong Kong flight?

    Round-trip flights from New York to Hong Kong range from $1,045 to $1,497, with an average of $1,243 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,045 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute New York to Hong Kong flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 15% above the $1,243 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

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

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

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $100–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • How are flight departures from New York to Hong Kong spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on New York 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 to Hong Kong looking right now?

    One-way fares from New York to Hong Kong are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $409, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from New York to Hong Kong?

    Flights from New York to Hong Kong may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from New York 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 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 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 to Hong Kong pass through?

    One-stop flights from New York to Hong Kong most commonly connect through:

    • Incheon Intl (ICN) - 32% of one-stop connections
    • Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) - 24% of one-stop connections
    • Tokyo Haneda (HND) - 13% of one-stop connections
    • Los Angeles (LAX) - 8% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from New York to Hong Kong. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,182 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,307, a difference of $125.

    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 to Hong Kong?

    Only Cathay Pacific operates flights between New York and Hong Kong.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from New York 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 19h 56m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 21h 05m via Vancouver Intl (YVR).

  • What is the time difference between New York and Hong Kong?

    Hong Kong is 12 hours ahead of New York (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 to Hong Kong flights?

    Among airlines operating New York 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 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.

  • Is there anywhere to rest in Newark Liberty International Airport?

    Newark Liberty International Airport has several airline lounges that can be found in the Departures terminal and sell both daily and annual access passes. There is also the Departure Spa in Terminal C that provides relaxing beauty services including massages, facials, manicures, and pedicures.

  • What amenities does New York Stewart International Airport provide for children and families?

    If you are a nursing mother, you may want to go to one of the nursing suites or pods in Terminals A, B, and C of New York Stewart International Airport. These rooms can be securely locked and contain changing tables, outlets, comfortable chairs, and running water.

  • Does Hong Kong International Airport have any storage lockers?

    Luggage storage lockers can be found in the Arrivals areas of Terminals 1 and 2 of Hong Kong International Airport. They are open daily from 5:30 am to 1:30 am and prices start at HK$40 (approximately $5) for 3h, and HK$55 (approximately $7) for 3h to 24h.

  • Does Hong Kong International Airport have any hotels in its terminals?

    The Regal Airport Hotel is connected directly to Terminal 1 of Hong Kong International Airport and has a free shuttle to the Departures terminals, as well as Day Rooms that can be rented for showers and naps. The Novotel Hotel Citygate is only a 5m drive from the airport and also has a shuttle service that departs every 15m between 6:00 am and 11:45 pm.

Your guide to booking New York 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 Friday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $1,182, about $125 less than Friday fares (10% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 26 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 24% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your New York to Hong Kong trip for September. Fares historically average $1,078 round-trip in that month - typically $625 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
    • Regala Skycity Hotel by Regal Hotels
    • Hong Kong Skycity Marriott Hotel
  • Before looking for flights from New York to Hong Kong, make sure to find out which airport is most convenient for you to depart from. While New York Stewart International Airport (SWF) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are closest to the city center, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are more accessible for those in the suburbs.
  • For nonstop flights from New York to Hong Kong, look for tickets through either United Airlines or Cathay Pacific. If having a layover doesn’t bother you, reserve your trip with Asiana Airlines or Korean Air, as both companies offer affordable tickets.
  • If you or one of your travel partners is in the military, don’t forget to go to the USO Center in Newark Liberty International Airport. This private lounge can be accessed for free by all active military members and it has many amenities, including snacks, board games, comfortable couches, televisions, and newspapers.
  • Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) has a Caring Corner in Terminal 1 that is reserved for travelers who are elderly, disabled, or pregnant. It can be accessed for free and contains chairs, televisions, and large windows that overlook one of the airport’s tarmacs, making it a convenient place to catch your breath after your flight has landed.
  • To quickly freshen up after your flight has arrived, use one of the free showers that are in Terminal 1 of Hong Kong International Airport and available to all guests. They are open 24h a day, but travelers must provide their own shampoo, soap, shower shoes, and towels.

Prefer to fly direct from New York to Hong Kong?

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

Direct departures

New York to Hong Kong Intl

Monday

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific

Tuesday

Cathay Pacific

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Wednesday

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific

Thursday

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific

Friday

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific

Saturday

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific

Sunday

Cathay Pacific

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Direct returns

Hong Kong Intl to New York

Monday

Cathay Pacific

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Tuesday

Cathay Pacific

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Wednesday

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific

Thursday

Cathay Pacific

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Friday

Cathay Pacific

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Saturday

Cathay Pacific

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Sunday

Cathay Pacific

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