Sydney (SYD) to Hong Kong (HKG) flights

An economy award from Sydney (SYD) to Hong Kong (HKG) starts at 20,000 miles one way with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles on Cathay Pacific, plus taxes and fees from $245.80. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Sydney (SYD) to Hong Kong (HKG): Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines and Qantas. The two airports are 4,593 miles (7,392 km) apart. Cathay Pacific and Qantas are in oneworld. There are also 37 ways to fly it with one stop, through Manila, Guangzhou and Brisbane and more.
How many miles SYD 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 | 20,000 | $245.80β264.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn Cathay Pacific | 24,000 | $121.20β390 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Cathay Pacific | 24,000 | $71.20β260 |
| Finnair PlusOn Qantas | 25,000 | $100.45β266.50 |
| British Airways ClubOn Cathay Pacific | 25,750 | $96.20β340 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Qantas | 29,000 | $100.45β266.50 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Cathay Pacific | 30,000 | $91.20β110 |
| American AAdvantageOn Cathay Pacific | 30,000 | $71.20β90 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Qantas | 32,000 | $71.20β630 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Cathay Pacific | 37,000 | $245.80β264.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn Hong Kong Airlines | 60,000 | $71.20β340 |
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 SYD to HKG
- Cathay Pacificoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it

- Hong Kong AirlinesNot in an alliance

- Qantasoneworld Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it

Book SYD 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, Qantas
- American AAdvantageBooks Cathay Pacific, Qantas
- British Airways ClubBooks Cathay Pacific, Qantas
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Cathay Pacific, Qantas
- Finnair PlusBooks Cathay Pacific, Qantas
- Iberia ClubBooks Cathay Pacific, Qantas
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Cathay Pacific, Qantas
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Cathay Pacific, Qantas
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Cathay Pacific, Qantas
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Qantas
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Qantas
SYD to HKG with one stop
37 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Manila (MNL)Cebu Pacific Air and Philippine Airlines the whole way




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- Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines, then Cathay Pacific


- Via Brisbane (BNE)Jetstar, Qantas and 2 more, then Cathay Pacific

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- Via Port Moresby (POM)Air Niugini the whole wayPX
PX - Via Haikou (HAK)Hainan Airlines the whole way




- Via Xiamen (XMN)Xiamen Airlines, then Cathay Pacific


- Via Adelaide (ADL)Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more, then Cathay Pacific




- Via Denpasar (DPS)Garuda Indonesia, Jetstar and 3 more, then Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Airlines

+2


- Via Taipei (TPE)China Airlines the whole way


+4
- Via Melbourne (MEL)Qantas the whole way






- Via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)Vietnam Airlines and VietJet Air the whole way




+1
- Via Hanoi (HAN)Vietnam Airlines the whole way


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- Via Jakarta (CGK)Garuda Indonesia the whole way




- Via Singapore (SIN)Singapore Airlines and Scoot the whole way

+2



- Via Wuhan (WUH)China Eastern Airlines the whole way



SYD to HKG: common questions
How many miles does SYD to HKG cost?
In economy it starts at 20,000 miles one way with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles on Cathay Pacific, plus taxes and fees from $245.80. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (24,000), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (24,000) and Finnair Plus (25,000). 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 SYD to HKG?
Cathay Pacific (oneworld), Hong Kong Airlines and Qantas (oneworld) fly nonstop from Sydney (SYD) to Hong Kong (HKG).
How far is Sydney from Hong Kong by plane?
Sydney (SYD) and Hong Kong (HKG) are 4,593 miles (7,392 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SYD to HKG award flights?
11 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 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Sydney and Hong Kong?
The most direct connections are through Manila (MNL), Guangzhou (CAN), Brisbane (BNE), Port Moresby (POM) and Haikou (HAK). On 20 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Cebu Pacific Air through Manila.
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.







