United States to Hong Kong Β· 6,913 miles (11,125 km)

San Francisco (SFO) to Hong Kong (HKG) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Hong Kong (HKG): Cathay Pacific and United Airlines. The two airports are 6,913 miles (11,125 km) apart. Cathay Pacific is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 42 ways to fly it with one stop, through Sapporo, Shanghai and Seoul and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from SFO to HKG

  • Cathay Pacific logo
    Cathay Pacificoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it
  • United Airlines logo
    United AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book SFO to HKG with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

SFO to HKG with one stop

42 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Sapporo (CTS)United Airlines, then Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines and 1 more
    United Airlines logo
    Cathay Pacific logo
    Hong Kong Airlines logo
    HB
  • Via Shanghai (PVG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Spring Airlines logo
    Cathay Pacific logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    +3
  • Via Seoul (ICN)Korean Air, Asiana Airlines and 1 more the whole way
    Korean Air logo
    Asiana Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    +1
    Jeju Air logo
    Cathay Pacific logo
    Hong Kong Airlines logo
    +7
  • Via Osaka (KIX)United Airlines, then Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines and 3 more
    United Airlines logo
    Cathay Pacific logo
    Hong Kong Airlines logo
    Peach Aviation logo
    +2
  • Via Tokyo (HND)JAL and ANA the whole way
    JAL logo
    United Airlines logo
    ANA logo
    Cathay Pacific logo
    JAL logo
    ANA logo
    +1
  • Via Tokyo (NRT)ANA and JAL the whole way
    ANA logo
    United Airlines logo
    JAL logo
    +1
    Cathay Pacific logo
    Jetstar Japan logo
    Hong Kong Airlines logo
    +4
  • Via Taipei (TPE)EVA Air, China Airlines and 1 more the whole way
    EVA Air logo
    China Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    +1
    EVA Air logo
    China Airlines logo
    Cathay Pacific logo
    +4
  • Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines, then Cathay Pacific
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Cathay Pacific logo
  • Via Okinawa (OKA)United Airlines, then Hong Kong Airlines, HK Express and 1 more
    United Airlines logo
    Hong Kong Airlines logo
    HK Express logo
    HB
  • Via Wuhan (WUH)China Southern Airlines, then Cathay Pacific and China Eastern Airlines
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Cathay Pacific logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
    Air China logo
    United Airlines logo
    Air China logo
    Cathay Pacific logo
    Hong Kong Airlines logo
  • Via Seattle (SEA)Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more, then Cathay Pacific
    Alaska Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Cathay Pacific logo
  • Via Vancouver (YVR)Air Canada the whole way
    Air Canada logo
    United Airlines logo
    Flair Airlines logo
    Air Canada logo
    Cathay Pacific logo
    Hong Kong Airlines logo
  • Via Los Angeles (LAX)Delta Air Lines and United Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    +3
    Cathay Pacific logo
    United Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Manila (MNL)Philippine Airlines the whole way
    Philippine Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Cebu Pacific Air logo
    Cathay Pacific logo
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
    +3
See all 42 in Routes

SFO to HKG: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to HKG?

Cathay Pacific (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Hong Kong (HKG).

How far is San Francisco from Hong Kong by plane?

San Francisco (SFO) and Hong Kong (HKG) are 6,913 miles (11,125 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book SFO to HKG award flights?

22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does SFO to HKG cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for SFO to HKG with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between San Francisco and Hong Kong?

The most direct connections are through Sapporo (CTS), Shanghai (PVG), Seoul (ICN), Osaka (KIX) and Tokyo (HND). On 23 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Eastern Airlines through Shanghai.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.