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Among airlines operating San Francisco to Hong Kong flights:

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

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

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

• United Airlines
• Cathay Pacific

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

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
• United Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Singapore Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Francisco to Hong Kong.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 1,039 round-trip via Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL), compared to C$ 1,610 for direct.

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

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

Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the San Francisco to Hong Kong route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,344 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 1,562, a difference of C$ 218. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 2 hours 18 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Hong Kong are Shatin Baptist Church, Tsim Sha Tsui Station, and West Kowloon Cultural District. These are among the most viewed places in Hong Kong on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 12:20 am and lands at 3:23 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 2:58 pm.

The flight takes about 15h 03m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 8% above the route average of C$ 1,430. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from San Francisco to Hong Kong takes 15h 03m, covering 17,896 km.

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.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Hong Kong are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 669, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Hong Kong range from C$ 1,188 to C$ 1,795, with an average of C$ 1,430 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,188 counts as a good deal.