Flying from Los Angeles to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG): What you need to know
Los Angeles's main base, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Los Angeles to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).
The average time for a direct Los Angeles to Hong Kong International Airport flight is 15 hours 20 minutes.
Hong Kong International Airport is located in Hong Kong. The city operates on the UTC+8 timezone and is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
You can pick from 36 direct weekly services between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). This is the most popular route when departing from Los Angeles.
Your flight from Los Angeles to HKG won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
With more people on the move during busy periods like December, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) can be booked from this terminal.
At LAX, there's a range of airlines that operate direct flights from Los Angeles to Hong Kong International Airport, including:
Most passengers prefer to fly with Cathay Pacific between LAX and HKG.
Among carriers on this route, United has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Los Angeles to HKG departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Here's where you could connect through:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
The journey from central Los Angeles to LAX takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 29 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Los Angeles International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Hong Kong International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Los Angeles International Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from LAX touch down on schedule 81% of the time.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
You can reach VNY from central Los Angeles in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 29 kilometres or so.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Van Nuys Airport the day before your Los Angeles to HKG flight:
About Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Reserve a hotel close to HKG if you have a late flight from Los Angeles to Hong Kong International Airport. Select one of these options and be in bed in no time flat:
You'll find HKG at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
Getting from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to central Hong Kong
From Hong Kong International Airport, central Hong Kong is around 32 kilometres away. It takes about 35 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Currently, Rs80,974 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Hong Kong International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs170,088. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Los Angeles to HKG, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Los Angeles to Hong Kong International Airport ticket.
There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Los Angeles to HKG.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Los Angeles to Hong Kong International Airport.
The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
November is the quietest month for flights from Los Angeles to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), while February is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Hong Kong based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Hong Kong is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your Los Angeles to HKG plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to Hong Kong International Airport in January when temperatures are between 11ºC and 20ºC.
More about Hong Kong
Start your Hong Kong trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Hong Kong International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Hong Kong Island and Victoria Harbour are just two of the major attractions to add to your Hong Kong must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Victoria Peak.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored after you've experienced Hong Kong. Around 113 kilometres away to the northwest, top sights here include Canton Tower, Baiyun Mountain and Yuyuan Garden.
Shantou is another favourite destination in China and is around 306 kilometres northeast of Hong Kong. No journey is complete without seeing Shantou Old Town, Beishan Bay and Longhu Beach Tourist Resort.






