Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport is 15 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Hong Kong is UTC+8, which is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
There are 40 Los Angeles International Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport flights each week.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your LAX to HKG flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Hong Kong adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see corner of China:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Cathay Pacific.
United is the most punctual carrier operating LAX to HKG flights, with 70.09% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between LAX and HKG include:
Beijing Capital Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Brisbane Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
Right now, R 4,723 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 10,008. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LAX to HKG. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from LAX to HKG.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The address for LAX is One World Way.
80% of flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport reach their destination as planned. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from LAX.
To get to Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it takes around 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 29 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near LAX? If you're boarding an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
If you're getting in on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near HKG:
Getting from Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG) to central Hong Kong
HKG is located at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
From Hong Kong Intl Airport, Hong Kong is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Hong Kong. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Hong Kong is July, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LAX to HKG sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Hong Kong. Around 129 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Canton Tower, Baiyun Mountain and Yuyuan Garden.
Around 27 kilometres north-west of Hong Kong, Shenzhen is another essential stop in China. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
