Hong Kong to Tampa (HKG–TPA) — 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
SFO San Francisco 18h 36m CXMHUA → NZUAVA San Francisco (SFO) to Tampa flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 18h 49m CVCX → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tampa flights
SEA Seattle 18h 50m CX → ASAYDL Seattle (SEA) to Tampa flights
YYZ Toronto 18h 57m CX → ACWS Toronto (YYZ) to Tampa flights
LAX Los Angeles 19h 23m 3SCXDL → AFDLWN Los Angeles (LAX) to Tampa flights
JFK New York 20h 8m CXLAMH → AFATB6 New York (JFK) to Tampa flights
ORD Chicago 21h 35m CVCX → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Tampa flights
BOS Boston 26h 10m CX → AFB6DL Boston (BOS) to Tampa flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 26h 20m CXLH → 4YLHLX Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Tampa flights
AMS Amsterdam 27h 31m CXKLQF → DLVS Amsterdam (AMS) to Tampa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Hong Kong to Tampa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-12h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HKG to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
SFO ~18h 36m DFW ~18h 49m SEA ~18h 50m YYZ ~18h 57m LAX ~19h 23m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,099
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 → TPA
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
Return
TPA → HKG
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TPA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-12h
Tampa is 12 hours behind Hong Kong.
HKG: HKT · TPA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 6:00 AM in Tampa.
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.

Getting from TPA

Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level curb; typically $20–30 to downtown Tampa and $45–60 to St. Petersburg. Taxis at the rank run $25–35 to Tampa center. The HART bus (Route 30X) connects to downtown for $2.25 but is infrequent; check schedules before relying on it.Rental car counters are in the arrivals hall with a shuttle to the consolidated rental facility. I-275 provides direct access north to downtown and south toward St. Pete. The airport's people mover system is free and connects all areas of the terminal complex.

Tampa Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Tampa is called the "lightning capital of North America." Afternoon thunderstorms are nearly daily from June through September, causing frequent ground stops and gate holds during summer afternoons. Summer afternoon flights routinely run late.

Hurricane season (June–November) poses storm surge and wind risk. Direct hits are rare, but evacuations periodically affect the region. Winter (December–February) is mild at 14–23°C with very low disruption risk. Spring (March–May) is the most comfortable season.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

HKG–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hong Kong to Tampa route.
Route details
Time difference-12 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: TPA
Full nameTampa International Airport
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HKG to TPA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include San Francisco, Dallas Fort Worth and Seattle–Tacoma.
Tampa is 12 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 San Francisco, Dallas Fort Worth and Seattle–Tacoma. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.