Hong Kong Airport (HKG) Flights to San Francisco International Airport Airport (SFO)

Q: How long does the flight from Hong Kong to San Francisco to take?

The flight from Hong Kong to San Francisco takes13 Hours 53 Minutes.

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Returns from £678.32

One-way from £571.46

If it is your first time travelling to San Francisco International then check out the airliners MIAT Mongolian Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Cathay Pacific, American Airlines and United Airlines. These airliners all offer direct flights that depart from Hong Kong International, so you will find flying to San Francisco International is quite easy. When travelling from Hong Kong International you will cover about 6,914 miles before you reach San Francisco International. This journey will take 13 Hours 53 Minutes.

The price of the flight is dependent on the time of the day you fly and the day of the week with weekends being normally a higher price. If you are on a tight budget then you should avoid flying at peak hours as the prices are more expensive. The cheapest flights are in the evenings and in mid week. We advise all our viewers to book well in advance. This way you will get the low priced tickets available.

If you are planning a trip to San Francisco International Airport from Hong Kong International Airport you can pre-arrange short or long term parking at Hong Kong International Airport.

If you had a rental car at San Francisco International Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station on your route to San Francisco International Airport and avoid excess fees.

We suggest pre-booking your transport to Hong Kong International Airport. The following options are available:

Organise and book your choice of transport at San Francisco International Airport:

Find hotels close to San Francisco International Airport many hotels offer airport transfers directly from the airport to your hotel.

The table below displays the numbers of daily flights from Hong Kong International (HKG) to San Francisco International (SFO) and the relevant airlines that fly.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
United Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	10:30	22:30	VIEW FLIGHTS
MIAT Mongolian Airlines	1	1	2	2	1	2	2	00:55	20:00	VIEW FLIGHTS
Malaysia Airlines	1	1	2	2	1	2	2	00:55	20:00	VIEW FLIGHTS
Cathay Pacific	1	1	2	2	1	2	2	00:55	20:00	VIEW FLIGHTS
American Airlines	1	1	2	2	1	2	2	00:55	20:00	VIEW FLIGHTS

United Airlines offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 10:30 and 22:30.

You can find the latest flight availability and prices from United Airlines at united.com. You can also book direct and get their latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays

Day

Flight Times

Flights

Monday

00:55

Airline	Flight No
Malaysia Airlines	MH9198
MIAT Mongolian Airlines	OM5872
American Airlines	AA8930
Cathay Pacific	CX872

10:30

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA862

22:30

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA878

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Tuesday

00:55

Airline	Flight No
Malaysia Airlines	MH9198
MIAT Mongolian Airlines	OM5872
American Airlines	AA8930
Cathay Pacific	CX872

10:30

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA862

22:30

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA878

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Wednesday

00:55

Airline	Flight No
Malaysia Airlines	MH9198
MIAT Mongolian Airlines	OM5872
American Airlines	AA8930
Cathay Pacific	CX872

10:30

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA862

13:25

Airline	Flight No
Malaysia Airlines	MH9180
MIAT Mongolian Airlines	OM5870
American Airlines	AA8929
Cathay Pacific	CX870

22:30

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA878

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Thursday

00:55

Airline	Flight No
Malaysia Airlines	MH9198
MIAT Mongolian Airlines	OM5872
American Airlines	AA8930
Cathay Pacific	CX872

10:30

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA862

20:00

Airline	Flight No
Malaysia Airlines	MH9182
MIAT Mongolian Airlines	OM5892
American Airlines	AA8911
Cathay Pacific	CX892

22:30

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA878

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Friday

00:55

Airline	Flight No
Malaysia Airlines	MH9198
MIAT Mongolian Airlines	OM5872
American Airlines	AA8930
Cathay Pacific	CX872

10:30

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA862

22:30

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA878

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Saturday

00:55

Airline	Flight No
Malaysia Airlines	MH9198
MIAT Mongolian Airlines	OM5872
American Airlines	AA8930
Cathay Pacific	CX872

10:30

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA862

20:00

Airline	Flight No
Malaysia Airlines	MH9182
MIAT Mongolian Airlines	OM5892
American Airlines	AA8911
Cathay Pacific	CX892

22:30

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA878

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Sunday

00:55

Airline	Flight No
Malaysia Airlines	MH9198
MIAT Mongolian Airlines	OM5872
American Airlines	AA8930
Cathay Pacific	CX872

10:30

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA862

13:25

Airline	Flight No
Malaysia Airlines	MH9180
MIAT Mongolian Airlines	OM5870
American Airlines	AA8929
Cathay Pacific	CX870

22:30

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA878

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Instead of flying from Hong Kong International you could consider a few airports that are close by. Please see that table below of alternative routes.

Alternative Direct Routes

Route	Stops	Distance	Flying Time
Guangzhou to San Francisco	0		13 Hours 50 Minutes

Whilst you will find a bureau de change at San Francisco International, we recommend you change some money before you depart if you don’t have the local currency. The exchange rates within any airport are not very favorable, so exchanging money before hand is a good idea.

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Flight Price FAQ - Hong Kong (HKG) to San Francisco (SFO)

DIRECT Cathay Pacific

What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Hong Kong HKG to San Francisco SFO?

The cheapest direct flight one way from Hong Kong HKG to San Francisco SFO is £571.46 ($722 €683.60)

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DIRECT Cathay Pacific

What is the cheapest direct return flight from Hong Kong HKG to San Francisco SFO?

The cheapest direct return flight from Hong Kong HKG to San Francisco SFO is £678.32 ($857 €811.42)

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1+ STOP(S)

What is the cheapest flight one way from Hong Kong HKG to San Francisco SFO?

The cheapest flight one way from Hong Kong HKG to San Francisco SFO is £304.73 ($385 €364.52)

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

The cheapest return flight from Hong Kong HKG to San Francisco SFO is £525.56 ($664 €628.68)

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Flight Info FAQ - Hong Kong (HKG) to San Francisco (SFO)

Who flies from Hong Kong to San Francisco?

The following airlines fly from Hong Kong (HKG) to San Francisco (SFO): American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, MIAT Mongolian Airlines, United Airlines.

How far is the flight from Hong Kong to San Francisco?

The flight from Hong Kong to San Francisco is 11,128KM or 6,914 miles.

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

The flight from Hong Kong to San Francisco takes 13 Hours 53 Minutes.