Traveling from New York to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG): What you need to know
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is New York's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from New York to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) departing from here.
The average length of a direct New York to Hong Kong International Airport flight is 16 hours.
Hong Kong International Airport is located in Hong Kong. The city is in the UTC+8 timezone and is 13 hours ahead of New York.
The most popular route is from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), with 21 direct weekly services. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from JFK to HKG is the 12:55am Cathay Pacific service. If a later flight fits your day better, the final departure is at 2:50pm with Cathay Pacific.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from New York to HKG.
With more travelers during peak months like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Fourth of July.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from New York to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) leave from this terminal.
Cathay Pacific is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from New York to Hong Kong International Airport taking off from JFK.
Most passengers prefer to fly with Cathay Pacific from JFK to HKG.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time performance on this route is Cathay Pacific. Its services land as scheduled 76.3% of the time.
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from New York to HKG with a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between JFK and HKG include:
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
JFK is about 24 kilometers from central New York. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from New York to Hong Kong International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of the departures from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, 73% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Check a new destination off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from New York to Hong Kong International Airport, browse these options when departing from Newark Liberty International Airport:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
You can get to EWR from the center of New York in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour to cover the 24 kilometers or so.
Get your vacation started early with an extra night away from home. Before your New York to HKG flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 71%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Book a plane ticket from New York to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) out of New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) with one or more stops. Popular stopovers between LGA and HKG include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The journey time to LGA from central New York is around 55 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 30 minutes to cover the 13 kilometers or so.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your New York to Hong Kong International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near New York LaGuardia Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're jetting off early:
Flights that take off from LGA touch down at their destination on schedule 69% of the time.
New York LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Center.
About Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from New York to Hong Kong International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HKG instead:
You'll find HKG at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
Getting from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to central Hong Kong
Central Hong Kong is around 32 kilometers from Hong Kong International Airport and takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a car rental, cab or ride-share.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
At the moment, AED 1,759 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Hong Kong International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is AED 3,494. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book three months before your departure date. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from New York to HKG.
August is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a New York to Hong Kong International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from New York to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
December is the quietest month for flights from New York to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), while February is the busiest. Find the ideal time to go to Hong Kong based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Hong Kong is July, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your New York to HKG plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from New York to Hong Kong International Airport in January when temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Hong Kong
Once you've booked your flight from New York to Hong Kong International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Hong Kong:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Hong Kong when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your exploring at Hong Kong Island followed by Victoria Harbour and Victoria Peak.
Explore more of China
You've done Hong Kong, now it's time to discover other corners of China. Journey around 113 kilometers northwest to Guangzhou to check off its must-visit sights. From Canton Tower to Baiyun Mountain and Yuyuan Garden, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Shantou is another essential stop in China and is around 306 kilometers northeast of Hong Kong. No trip is complete without seeing Beishan Bay, Longhu Beach Tourist Resort and Lveniaowei Mountain.