Hong Kong (HKG) to New York (JFK) flights
An economy award from Hong Kong (HKG) to New York (JFK) starts at 35,000 miles one way with Finnair Plus on Cathay Pacific, plus taxes and fees from $112.79. One airline flies nonstop from Hong Kong (HKG) to New York (JFK): 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 HKG to JFK 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 | $112.79–331.59 |
| American AAdvantageOn Cathay Pacific | 37,500 | $72.79–81.59 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Cathay Pacific | 38,000 | $270.79–279.59 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Cathay Pacific | 42,500 | $92.79–101.59 |
| Iberia ClubOn Cathay Pacific | 42,500 | $122.79–381.59 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Cathay Pacific | 42,500 | $72.79–251.59 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Cathay Pacific | 47,000 | $247.39–256.19 |
| British Airways ClubOn Cathay Pacific | 51,500 | $97.79–331.59 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Cathay Pacific | 57,800 | $112.79–331.59 |
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 HKG to JFK
- Cathay Pacificoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book HKG to JFK 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
HKG to JFK 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)Cathay Pacific, then China Southern Airlines
- Via Boston (BOS)Cathay Pacific, then American Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 1 more
- Via Shanghai (PVG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
+3
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Cathay Pacific, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines
- 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)Cathay Pacific, then American Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 1 more
- Via Tokyo (HND)JAL and ANA the whole way
+1
- Via Vancouver (YVR)Air Canada, Cathay Pacific and 1 more, then JetBlue Airways
- Via Seattle (SEA)Cathay Pacific, then Alaska Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 1 more
- Via Helsinki (HEL)Finnair the whole way
- Via Manila (MNL)Philippine Airlines the whole way
+3
- Via Manchester (MAN)Cathay Pacific, then Virgin Atlantic
HKG to JFK: common questions
How many miles does HKG to JFK cost?
In economy it starts at 35,000 miles one way with Finnair Plus on Cathay Pacific, plus taxes and fees from $112.79. 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 HKG to JFK?
Cathay Pacific (oneworld) flies nonstop from Hong Kong (HKG) to New York (JFK).
How far is Hong Kong from New York by plane?
Hong Kong (HKG) and New York (JFK) 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 HKG to JFK 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 Hong Kong and New York?
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.