San Francisco (SFO) to Hong Kong (HKG) flights
An economy award from San Francisco (SFO) to Hong Kong (HKG) starts at 27,000 miles one way with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles on Cathay Pacific, plus taxes and fees from $203.60. 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.
How many miles SFO 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Cathay Pacific | 27,000 | $203.60–208.10 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn Cathay Pacific | 34,000 | $55.60–305.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Cathay Pacific | 34,000 | $5.60–175.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 35,000 | $54 |
| Finnair PlusOn Cathay Pacific | 35,000 | $45.60–255.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn Cathay Pacific | 36,250 | $30.60–255.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Cathay Pacific | 37,500 | $25.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn Cathay Pacific | 37,500 | $5.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 44,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 45,000 | $71.61–80.61 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Cathay Pacific | 45,000 | $180.20 |
Business and first class prices, and 6 more programs, 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 SFO to HKG
- Cathay Pacificoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · 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.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Cathay Pacific
- American AAdvantageBooks Cathay Pacific
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks Cathay Pacific
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Cathay Pacific
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks Cathay Pacific
- Iberia ClubBooks Cathay Pacific
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Cathay Pacific
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Cathay Pacific
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Cathay Pacific
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
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
HB - Via Shanghai (PVG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
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- Via Seoul (ICN)Korean Air, Asiana Airlines and 1 more the whole way
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+7 - Via Osaka (KIX)United Airlines, then Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines and 3 more+2
- Via Tokyo (HND)JAL and ANA the whole way
+1 - Via Tokyo (NRT)ANA and JAL the whole way+1
+4 - Via Taipei (TPE)EVA Air, China Airlines and 1 more the whole way
+1+4 - Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines, then Cathay Pacific
- Via Okinawa (OKA)United Airlines, then Hong Kong Airlines, HK Express and 1 more
HB - Via Wuhan (WUH)China Southern Airlines, then Cathay Pacific and China Eastern Airlines
- Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
- Via Seattle (SEA)Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more, then Cathay Pacific
- Via Vancouver (YVR)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Los Angeles (LAX)Delta Air Lines and United Airlines the whole way
+3 - Via Manila (MNL)Philippine Airlines the whole way
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SFO to HKG: common questions
How many miles does SFO to HKG cost?
In economy it starts at 27,000 miles one way with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles on Cathay Pacific, plus taxes and fees from $203.60. Next cheapest: ANA Mileage Club (30,000), Iberia Club (34,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (34,000). 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 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.
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.