Hong Kong to Austin (HKG–AUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between HKG and AUS. Nearest airports to HKG with scheduled service: Macau International Airport (MFM, 23 mi) · Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX, 24 mi) · Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (ZUH, 40 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SEA Seattle 17h 8m CX ASAYDE Seattle (SEA) to Austin flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 17h 20m AACVCX AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Austin flights
LAX Los Angeles 17h 28m 3SCXDL AAAMAS Los Angeles (LAX) to Austin flights
YVR Vancouver 17h 29m ACCXHX ACUA Vancouver (YVR) to Austin flights
SFO San Francisco 17h 38m CXMHUA ACDLEJA San Francisco (SFO) to Austin flights
YYZ Toronto 20h 39m CX ACPDTS Toronto (YYZ) to Austin flights
JFK New York 21h 9m CXLAMH AAAFAM New York (JFK) to Austin flights
ORD Chicago 23h 46m CVCX AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Austin flights
LHR London 25h 15m BACX AYBAEI London (LHR) to Austin flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 26h 41m CXLH LH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Austin flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Hong Kong to Austin
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-13h behind

While no nonstop service exists between HKG and AUS, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HKG to AUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,112
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
HKG → AUS
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
78%
Return
AUS → HKG
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. AUS delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-13h
Austin is 13 hours behind Hong Kong.
HKG: HKT · AUS: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 5:00 AM in Austin.
Visa & Entry

Hong Kong SAR passport holders are not eligible for the US Visa Waiver Program or ESTA. You must apply for a US visa (typically B-1/B-2) at the US Consulate General in Hong Kong before travel. Interview appointments are required and wait times vary. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay.

B-1/B-2 tourist and business visas are typically issued for 10 years with multiple entries, allowing stays of up to 6 months per visit.

Getting to HKG

Airport Express runs from Hong Kong Station (Central) to the airport in 24 minutes; from Kowloon, 21 minutes. Trains depart every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:15am (HK$115 from Central). Hong Kong Station and Kowloon Station offer in-town check-in up to one day before departure.Taxis from Kowloon run around HK$300–350 via the Tsing Ma Bridge; from Hong Kong Island, expect HK$400+. Ferries serve Macau and Pearl River Delta cities. Buses are available but slow. The airport is on Lantau Island, 34km from Central.

Getting from AUS

CapMetro Route 20 to downtown Congress Ave costs $1.25 and takes 30–35 minutes. Buses depart from outside the terminal on the lower level. Last bus around midnight; late arrivals need a ride-share.Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level (follow signs to TNCs). Fares run $20–30 to downtown, 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis at the curb: $30–40. Rental car desks are in the main terminal; the QTA (Quick Turnaround Area) is a short shuttle ride. Afternoon and evening arrivals may face longer drive times due to city congestion.

Austin Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers. July and August average 36–38°C with heat indices that can reach 43°C. Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 7–17°C. Austin is vulnerable to rare but severe ice storms. Winter Storm Uri (2021) is the benchmark for worst-case disruption, and they can paralyze the city and airport.

Severe thunderstorms peak April through May with hail and tornado risk. Spring storm systems can cause significant ground delays. October and November are the most reliably stable months.

HKG–AUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hong Kong to Austin route.
Route details
Time difference-13 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HKG
IATA / ICAOHKG / VHHH
TimezoneAsia/Hong_Kong
Passengers/yr53.1M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
Destination: AUS
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HKG to AUS flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Seattle–Tacoma, Dallas Fort Worth and Los Angeles.
Austin is 13 hours behind Hong Kong.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Seattle–Tacoma, Dallas Fort Worth and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.