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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 1,385
Typical prices: C$ 1,542-C$ 2,112
Korean Air
Wed 17/1Wed 7/2
JFK - HKG • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 1,482
Typical prices: C$ 1,621-C$ 2,197
Cathay Pacific
Fri 23/11Sat 15/12
JFK - HKG • Direct
Advice from real travellers
Cathay Pacific’s overnight flight from JFK lands in Hong Kong early morning.
On this long journey, wear comfy clothes and pack extra snacks between meals.
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Direct flights
You can fly direct with Cathay Pacific. Average duration is 16h 02m
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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 travellers 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 C$ 789 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 19h 55m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from New York to Hong Kong (JFK-HKG)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from New York to Hong Kong

Sun, 17 Jan - Sun, 7 Feb
Korean Air Logo
5:35 p.m. - 11:10 p.m.JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
40h 35m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Incheon Intl
Korean Air Logo
6:10 p.m. - 2:42 p.m.HKG  Hong Kong Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
33h 32m2 stops Incheon Intl Boston Logan Intl
C$ 1,385Korean Air
3+ days ago
Mon, 9 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:55 p.m. - 2:25 p.m.JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
28h 30m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
11:55 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.HKG  Hong Kong Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
32h 00m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abidjan Felix H. Boigny
C$ 1,396Ethiopian Air
3+ days ago
Fri, 15 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan
JetBlue Logo
10:30 a.m. - 9:40 p.m.JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
22h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
JetBlue Logo
12:25 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.HKG  Hong Kong Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
C$ 1,414JetBlue
11 hours ago
Sat, 16 Jan - Sun, 31 Jan
Korean Air Logo
11:00 p.m. - 11:10 p.m.JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
35h 10m1 stop Incheon Intl
Korean Air Logo
6:10 p.m. - 7:40 p.m.HKG  Hong Kong Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
38h 30m1 stop Incheon Intl
C$ 1,424Korean Air
11 hours ago
Thu, 12 Nov - Wed, 17 Feb
Philippine Airlines Logo
1:45 a.m. - 9:55 p.m.JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
31h 10m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Philippine Airlines Logo
10:55 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.HKG  Hong Kong Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
36h 50m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
C$ 1,427Philippine Airlines
3+ days ago
Mon, 11 Jan - Sat, 23 Jan
United Airlines Logo
1:05 p.m. - 5:45 a.m.JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
27h 40m1 stop Tokyo Haneda
United Airlines Logo
2:20 p.m. - 9:55 p.m.HKG  Hong Kong Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
20h 35m1 stop Tokyo Haneda
C$ 1,428United Airlines
1 day ago
Sat, 30 Jan - Tue, 16 Feb
United Airlines Logo
12:55 a.m. - 12:55 p.m.JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
23h 00m1 stop Tokyo Haneda
United Airlines Logo
2:20 p.m. - 9:55 p.m.HKG  Hong Kong Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
20h 35m1 stop Tokyo Haneda
C$ 1,429United Airlines
3+ days ago
Sat, 16 Jan - Wed, 3 Feb
Korean Air Logo
8:30 a.m. - 11:10 p.m.JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
25h 40m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Incheon Intl
Korean Air Logo
12:35 p.m. - 7:40 p.m.HKG  Hong Kong Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
20h 05m1 stop Incheon Intl
C$ 1,431Korean Air
11 hours ago
Fri, 15 Jan - Sun, 24 Jan
Korean Air Logo
8:30 a.m. - 11:10 p.m.JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
25h 40m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Incheon Intl
Korean Air Logo
6:10 p.m. - 7:40 p.m.HKG  Hong Kong Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
38h 30m1 stop Incheon Intl
C$ 1,432Korean Air
1 day ago
Sat, 27 Feb - Tue, 16 Mar
Delta Logo
6:55 p.m. - 7:25 a.m.JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
23h 30m1 stop Los Angeles
Delta Logo
9:45 a.m. - 6:22 p.m.HKG  Hong Kong Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
20h 37m1 stop Los Angeles
C$ 1,434Delta
3+ days ago
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong?

Round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong typically range from C$ 1,542 to C$ 2,112. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 1,385, on Korean Air.

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 is 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 C$ 1,559 round-trip.
•December (C$ 2,456) and June (C$ 1,966) 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.

Expert advice

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 John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

C$ 692
Beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 29% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl 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 travellers who flew the route from New York 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 12:55 am and lands at 4:57 pm
    • Latest: departs at 2:40 pm and lands at 6:42 am.

    The flight takes about 16h 02m.

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

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

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class

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

    A direct flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Hong Kong takes 16h 02m, covering 20,859 km.

  • 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 C$ 1,542 to C$ 2,112, with an average of C$ 1,769 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,542 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 C$ 1,769 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 direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 789 round-trip via Frankfurt am Main (FRA), compared to C$ 1,829 for direct.

  • 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 C$ 140–C$ 140 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% 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 C$ 750, 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 on the route 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 three 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 C$ 1,677 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 1,869, a difference of C$ 192.

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

  • Which 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 when travelling 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 12 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.

  • Which popular places can I visit in Hong Kong?

    King's Park is one of 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 carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

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 C$ 1,677, about C$ 192 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 C$ 1,559 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 896 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 C$ 789 round-trip on this route – about C$ 1,040 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

Prefer to fly direct from New York to Hong Kong?

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

Direct departures

New York John F Kennedy Intl to Hong Kong Intl

Monday

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific

Tuesday

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific

Wednesday

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific

Thursday

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific

Friday

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific

Saturday

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific

Sunday

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific

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Direct returns

Hong Kong Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl

Monday

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific

Tuesday

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific

Wednesday

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific

Thursday

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific

Friday

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific

Saturday

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific

Sunday

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific

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