Hong Kong to San Diego (HKG–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
LAX Los Angeles 14h 50m 3SCXDL → AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to San Diego flights
NRT Narita 14h 55m CXFJGK → JLMH Narita (NRT) to San Diego flights
SFO San Francisco 15h 14m CXMHUA → ACASAZ San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego flights
YVR Vancouver 15h 35m ACCXHX → AC Vancouver (YVR) to San Diego flights
SEA Seattle 15h 54m CX → AFASAY Seattle (SEA) to San Diego flights
ANC Anchorage 15h 55m 5Y7LCV → ASCNKHTT Anchorage (ANC) to San Diego flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 19h 32m CVCX → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Diego flights
JFK New York 23h 13m CXLAMH → AFASB6 New York (JFK) to San Diego flights
YYZ Toronto 23h 26m CX → AC Toronto (YYZ) to San Diego flights
ORD Chicago 24h 14m CVCX → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to San Diego flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Hong Kong to San Diego
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-15h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HKG to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
LAX ~14h 50m NRT ~14h 55m SFO ~15h 14m YVR ~15h 35m SEA ~15h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,184
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
HKG → SAN
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
62%
Return
SAN → HKG
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-15h
San Diego is 15 hours behind Hong Kong.
HKG: HKT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 3:00 AM in San Diego.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

HKG–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hong Kong to San Diego route.
Route details
Time difference-15 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HKG
Full nameHong Kong International Airport
IATA / ICAOHKG / VHHH
TimezoneAsia/Hong_Kong
Passengers/yr53.1M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
Destination: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HKG to SAN flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles, Narita and San Francisco.
San Diego is 15 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 Los Angeles, Narita and San Francisco. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.