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

• Earliest: departs at 12:20 am and lands at 3:41 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 3:16 pm.

The flight takes about 15h 21m.

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Hong Kong takes 15h 21m, covering 6,910 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Hong Kong range from $890 to $1,347, with an average of $1,073 over the past 12 months. Anything below $890 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the $1,073 route average. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $754 round-trip via Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL), compared to $1,253 for nonstop.

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

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

American Airlines is the only airline on the San Francisco to Hong Kong route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Hong Kong are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $414, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

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

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

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 San Francisco to Hong Kong route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 15m.

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

• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) - 73% of one-stop connections
• Vancouver Intl (YVR) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from San Francisco to Hong Kong. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $989 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,186, a difference of $197.

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

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

• Cathay Pacific
• United Airlines

Flying via Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 16h 39m, compared with 17h 13m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and 17h 23m via Tokyo Narita (NRT).

Hong Kong is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco (Hong Kong Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Hong Kong flights:

• Cathay Pacific: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• ANA: offers free seat selection
• Singapore Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Air China: offers free seat selection

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

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
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• EVA Air: 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.

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) serves as a gateway to Hong Kong and also offers connections to nearby cities including Dongguan, Shenzhen and Zhongshan. Travelers can reach these cities from HKG via SkyLimo, a pre-booked cross-boundary limousine service with professional chauffeurs.

The Airport Express train is the quickest way to get from the airport to Hong Kong Island. Shuttle buses also run to a variety of locations across Hong Kong, from the main island to outlying areas of the city.

Yes. Cathay Pacific, a nonstop SFO–HKG carrier, can transport pets through its Cathay Live Animal cargo service, but Hong Kong requires a special permit for pets. SFO and OAK have pet-friendly policies and designated pet relief areas and SJC has three designated animal relief areas, two pre-security and one post-security. At HKG, animals are not permitted inside the terminals except police dogs and assistance dogs accompanying people with sight disability.