New York (JFK) to Hong Kong (HKG) flights
An economy award from New York (JFK) to Hong Kong (HKG) starts at 35,000 miles one way with Finnair Plus on Cathay Pacific, plus taxes and fees from $45.60. One airline flies nonstop from New York (JFK) to Hong Kong (HKG): Cathay Pacific. The two airports are 8,059 miles (12,969 km) apart. Cathay Pacific is in oneworld. There are also 39 ways to fly it with one stop, through Beijing, Guangzhou and Boston and more.
How many miles JFK to HKG costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Finnair PlusOn Cathay Pacific | 35,000 | $45.60–255.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn Cathay Pacific | 37,500 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Cathay Pacific | 38,000 | $203.60–208.10 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Cathay Pacific | 42,500 | $25.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn Cathay Pacific | 42,500 | $55.60–305.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Cathay Pacific | 42,500 | $5.60–175.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Cathay Pacific | 47,000 | $180.20 |
| British Airways ClubOn Cathay Pacific | 51,500 | $30.60–255.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Cathay Pacific | 57,800 | $45.60–255.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from JFK to HKG
- Cathay Pacificoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book JFK to HKG with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Cathay Pacific
- American AAdvantageBooks Cathay Pacific
- British Airways ClubBooks Cathay Pacific
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Cathay Pacific
- Finnair PlusBooks Cathay Pacific
- Iberia ClubBooks Cathay Pacific
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Cathay Pacific
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Cathay Pacific
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Cathay Pacific
JFK to HKG with one stop
39 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
- Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines, then Cathay Pacific
- Via Boston (BOS)American Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 1 more, then Cathay Pacific
- Via Shanghai (PVG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
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- Via Toronto (YYZ)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then Cathay Pacific
- Via Seoul (ICN)Korean Air and Asiana Airlines the whole way
+7 - Via Fuzhou (FOC)Xiamen Airlines the whole way
- Via Taipei (TPE)EVA Air and China Airlines the whole way
+4 - Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 1 more, then Cathay Pacific
- Via Tokyo (HND)JAL and ANA the whole way
+1 - Via Vancouver (YVR)JetBlue Airways, then Air Canada, Cathay Pacific and 1 more
- Via Seattle (SEA)Alaska Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 1 more, then Cathay Pacific
- Via Helsinki (HEL)Finnair the whole way
- Via Manila (MNL)Philippine Airlines the whole way
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- Via Manchester (MAN)Virgin Atlantic, then Cathay Pacific
JFK to HKG: common questions
How many miles does JFK to HKG cost?
In economy it starts at 35,000 miles one way with Finnair Plus on Cathay Pacific, plus taxes and fees from $45.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (37,500), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (38,000) and Alaska Atmos Rewards (42,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from JFK to HKG?
Cathay Pacific (oneworld) flies nonstop from New York (JFK) to Hong Kong (HKG).
How far is New York from Hong Kong by plane?
New York (JFK) and Hong Kong (HKG) are 8,059 miles (12,969 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book JFK to HKG award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between New York and Hong Kong?
The most direct connections are through Beijing (PEK), Guangzhou (CAN), Boston (BOS), Shanghai (PVG) and Toronto (YYZ). On 23 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air China through Beijing.
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.