Award flights from Hong Kong (HKG) to San Francisco
Award space from Hong Kong (HKG) to San Francisco
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AwardTool saw award space on 3 airport pairs between Hong Kong (HKG) and San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 23,000 miles + $78.47 on HKG–SFO (Delta SkyMiles). Lowest business class: 91,000 miles + $272.36 on HKG–SFO (Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, nonstop); mixed cabin from 75,000 points + $106.69 on HKG–SFO (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 23,000 pts + $78.47
- HKG–SFO · SkyMiles
- Lowest premium economy
- 50,000 pts + $106.69
- HKG–SFO · Atmos
- Lowest business class
- 91,000 pts + $272.36
- HKG–SFO · Asia Miles · nonstop · mixed cabin from 75,000 pts + $106.69 on HKG–SFO (Atmos)
- Lowest first class
- 340,000 pts + $81.02
- HKG–SJC · SkyMiles · mixed cabin from 200,000 pts + $96.99 on HKG–SJC (Atmos)
Economy was lowest on HKG–SFO: 23,000 miles + $78.47 with Delta SkyMiles. The lowest on another airport pair was 23,000 miles + $78.47 with Delta SkyMiles on HKG–SJC. With Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, business class started at 91,000 miles + $272.36, about 3.4 times the points of its lowest economy award (27,000 miles + $243.70).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Hong Kong (HKG) to San Francisco on points: 23,000 miles + $78.47 with Delta SkyMiles on HKG–SFO (seen on 319 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMilesLowest observed | 23,000 pts + $78.47 | HKG–SFO | 319 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 27,000 pts + $243.70 | HKG–SFO | 274 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 36,000 pts + $534.78 | HKG–SFO | 112 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 36,250 pts + taxes not reported | HKG–SFO | 309 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 37,500 pts + $92.79 | HKG–SFO | 313 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 37,500 pts + $72.79 | HKG–SFO | 224 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $509.89 | HKG–SFO | 153 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $67.74 | HKG–SFO | 241 |
| Emirates Skywards | 42,500 pts + $371.21 | HKG–SFO | 314 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 47,000 pts + $100.00 | HKG–SJC | 6 |
| United MileagePlus | 48,300 pts + $72.79 | HKG–SFO | 330 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 51,800 pts + $269.81 | HKG–SFO | 214 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 55,000 pts + $72.79 | HKG–SFO | 199 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 56,747 pts + $149.00 | HKG–SJC | 20 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported | HKG–SFO | 258 |
| Etihad Guest | 75,000 pts + $110.09 | HKG–SFO | 107 |
| GOL Smiles | 87,600 pts + taxes not reported | HKG–SFO | 298 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Hong Kong (HKG) to San Francisco on points: 50,000 points + $106.69 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on HKG–SFO (seen on 207 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 50,000 pts + $106.69 | HKG–SFO | 207 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 52,000 pts + $269.81 | HKG–SFO | 192 |
| United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $72.79 | HKG–SFO | 329 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + $73.19 | HKG–SFO | 58 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 65,000 pts + $665.99 | HKG–SFO | 31 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 80,000 pts + $78.47 | HKG–SFO | 312 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 80,714 pts + $151.10 | HKG–SJC | 17 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 98,200 pts + $269.81 | HKG–SFO | 83 |
| Emirates Skywards | 104,000 pts + $378.22 | HKG–SFO | 21 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 142,000 pts + $265.40 | HKG–SFO | 218 |
| GOL Smiles | 395,500 pts + taxes not reported | HKG–SFO | 88 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Hong Kong (HKG) to San Francisco on points: 91,000 miles + $272.36 with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles on HKG–SFO (seen on 40 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest, mixed cabin | 75,000 pts + $106.69Mixed cabin | HKG–SFO | 269 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $84.99 | HKG–SFO | 1 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 91,000 pts + $272.36 | HKG–SFO | 40 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 95,000 pts + taxes not reported | HKG–SFO | 28 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 100,000 pts + $96.83 | HKG–SFO | 1 |
| United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $95.69 | HKG–SFO | 330 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + $1,670.69 | HKG–SFO | 31 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported | HKG–SFO | 254 |
| Etihad Guest | 139,999 pts + $118.99 | HKG–SFO | 14 |
| Emirates Skywards | 193,000 pts + $1,322.05 | HKG–SFO | 310 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 221,351 pts + $161.20Mixed cabin | HKG–SJC | 20 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $81.02Mixed cabin | HKG–SFO | 3 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Hong Kong (HKG) to San Francisco on points: 340,000 miles + $81.02 with Delta SkyMiles on HKG–SJC (seen on 32 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest, mixed cabin | 150,000 pts + $73.19Mixed cabin | HKG–SFO | 1 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 200,000 pts + $96.99Mixed cabin | HKG–SJC | 23 |
| United MileagePlus | 220,000 pts + $82.59Mixed cabin | HKG–SFO | 1 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 340,000 pts + $77.07Mixed cabin | HKG–SFO | 319 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 355,418 pts + $151.40Mixed cabin | HKG–SJC | 2 |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Hong Kong (HKG) to San Francisco at a glance
- From
- Hong Kong (HKG)
- To
- San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC)
- Programs with award space seen
- 17 of 23 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, GOL Smiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK), Jetstar Japan (GK) and 16 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Nov 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 6,915–6,945 miles (11,128–11,177 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to San Francisco
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Hong Kong (HKG) and San Francisco, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong (HKG) to San Francisco (SFO) | 23,000 pts + $78.47SkyMiles · 319 dates | 50,000 pts + $106.69Atmos · 207 dates | 75,000 pts + $106.69Atmos · 269 dates · Mixed cabin | 150,000 pts + $73.19AAdvantage · 1 date · Mixed cabin |
| Hong Kong (HKG) to Oakland (OAK) | 37,500 pts + $78.39AAdvantage · 8 dates | — | — | — |
| Hong Kong (HKG) to San Jose (SJC) | 23,000 pts + $78.47SkyMiles · 33 dates | 80,714 pts + $151.10Aeroplan · 17 dates | 221,351 pts + $161.20Aeroplan · 20 dates · Mixed cabin | 200,000 pts + $96.99Atmos · 23 dates · Mixed cabin |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, Hong Kong (HKG) to San Francisco
- Economy: 23,000 miles + $78.47 on Hong Kong (HKG) to San Francisco (SFO) with Delta SkyMiles, which showed economy award space there on 319 dates.
- Premium Economy: 50,000 points + $106.69 on Hong Kong (HKG) to San Francisco (SFO) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed premium economy award space there on 207 dates.
- Business Class: 91,000 miles + $272.36 nonstop on Hong Kong (HKG) to San Francisco (SFO) with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, which showed nonstop business-class award space there on 40 dates; mixed cabin from 75,000 points + $106.69 on HKG–SFO (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
- First Class: 340,000 miles + $81.02 on Hong Kong (HKG) to San Jose (SJC) with Delta SkyMiles, which showed first-class award space there on 32 dates; mixed cabin from 200,000 points + $96.99 on HKG–SJC (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | HKG–SFO | Delta SkyMiles | 23,000 pts + $78.47 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | HKG–SFO | Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 27,000 pts + $269.81 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | HKG–SFO | Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 52,000 pts + $269.81 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | HKG–SFO | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 175,000 pts + $115.59 | 8 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | HKG–SFO | Emirates Skywards | 193,000 pts + $1,322.17 | 7 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | HKG–SFO | United MileagePlus | 243,500 pts + $75.29 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | HKG–SFO | United MileagePlus | 220,000 pts + $82.59Mixed cabin | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | HKG–SJC | Air Canada Aeroplan | 355,418 pts + $151.40Mixed cabin | 1 | 3 stops | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 27,000 miles + $269.81 via Cathay Pacific Asia Miles on HKG–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 254 dates (10 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 52,000 miles + $269.81 via Cathay Pacific Asia Miles on HKG–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 190 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 91,000 miles + $272.36 via Cathay Pacific Asia Miles on HKG–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 6 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Hong Kong (HKG) to San Francisco on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 3 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23,000 pts + $78.47 (19 dates)SkyMiles | 65,000 pts + $72.79 (19 dates)MileagePlus | 175,000 pts + $115.69 (1 date)Atmos | 220,000 pts + $82.59 (1 date)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | |
| 27,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Asia Miles | 52,000 pts + $269.81 (1 date)Asia Miles | 175,000 pts + $106.79 (18 dates)Atmos | 250,000 pts + $121.29 (6 dates)Atmos | |
| 23,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)SkyMiles | 52,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Asia Miles | 175,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Atmos | 200,000 pts + $96.99 (9 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | |
| 23,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)SkyMiles | 52,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Asia Miles | 115,000 pts + $1,670.69 (5 dates)Flying Blue | 340,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)SkyMiles · Mixed cabin | |
| 27,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Asia Miles | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Atmos | 175,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | 340,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)SkyMiles · Mixed cabin | |
| 27,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Asia Miles | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Atmos | 165,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Privilege Club | 340,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)SkyMiles · Mixed cabin | |
| 27,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Asia Miles | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 85,000 pts + $84.99 (1 date)AAdvantage | 150,000 pts + $73.19 (1 date)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)SkyMiles | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Atmos | 91,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Asia Miles | 340,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)SkyMiles · Mixed cabin | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)SkyMiles | 52,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Asia Miles | 91,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Asia Miles | 250,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Atmos | 175,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Atmos | 250,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Atmos | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)SkyMiles | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | 91,000 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Asia Miles | 340,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)SkyMiles · Mixed cabin | |
| 27,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Asia Miles | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Atmos | 75,000 pts + $106.69 (4 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | — | |
| 47,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Privilege Club | 188,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Flying Blue | 140,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Etihad Guest | — |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
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Questions about Hong Kong (HKG) to San Francisco award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Hong Kong (HKG) to San Francisco?
In business class, HKG–SFO with 91,000 miles + $272.36 (Cathay Pacific Asia Miles); mixed cabin from 75,000 points + $106.69 on HKG–SFO (Alaska Atmos Rewards). In economy, HKG–SFO with 23,000 miles + $78.47 (Delta SkyMiles). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Hong Kong (HKG) and San Francisco had award space?
HKG–SFO (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), HKG–OAK (economy) and HKG–SJC (economy, premium economy, business class and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Hong Kong (HKG) to San Francisco?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 23,000 miles + $78.47 with Delta SkyMiles. Seen Nov 10, 2026, 19:18 UTC for a Nov 12, 2026 departure. Delta SkyMiles showed economy award space on 319 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 09:59 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 91,000 miles + $272.36 with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (nonstop). Cathay Pacific Asia Miles showed business-class award space on 40 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 17:49 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 75,000 points + $106.69 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Hong Kong (HKG) to San Francisco?
17 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 224 dates, premium economy 58 dates, business class 1 date, first class 1 date); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 20 dates, premium economy 17 dates, business class 20 dates, first class 2 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 313 dates, premium economy 207 dates, business class 269 dates, first class 23 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 6 dates, business class 1 date); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 199 dates); Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (economy 274 dates, premium economy 192 dates, business class 40 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 319 dates, premium economy 312 dates, business class 3 dates, first class 319 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 314 dates, premium economy 21 dates, business class 310 dates) and 9 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Hong Kong (HKG) to San Francisco on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, GOL Smiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 27,000 miles + $269.81 with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Hong Kong (HKG) to San Francisco?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $67.74 with Velocity (42,000 points + $67.74) to $534.78 with Virgin Atlantic (36,000 points + $534.78); in business class from $81.02 with SkyMiles (495,000 miles + $81.02 on a mixed-cabin itinerary) to $1,670.69 with Flying Blue (115,000 miles + $1,670.69). Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Turkish Miles & Smiles did not report taxes for their lowest economy and business-class awards. GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Hong Kong (HKG) to San Francisco?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (2:1.5), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Hong Kong (HKG) to San Francisco on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 23,000 miles + taxes not reported with SkyMiles (30 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Sep 2027 departures, 91,000 miles + taxes not reported with Asia Miles (15 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Oct 2027 departures from 75,000 points + $106.69 with Atmos. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Hong Kong (HKG) to San Francisco?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles about 360 days and 12 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Nov 4, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.