Flying from Chicago to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG): What you need to know
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is Chicago's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Chicago to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) taking off from here.
Around 15 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Chicago to Hong Kong International Airport flight.
Hong Kong International Airport is located in Hong Kong. The city operates on the UTC+8 timezone and is 14 hours ahead of Chicago.
Choose from 7 direct flights every week between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). This is the most popular route, with Cathay Pacific offering a 2:40pm departure from ORD to HKG.
To ensure you catch your flight from Chicago to HKG, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time like July? Popular seasons (like spring break and Thanksgiving) can add another hour at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You can take a direct flight from Chicago to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
When departing from ORD, you can catch a direct flight from Chicago to Hong Kong International Airport with Cathay Pacific.
Cathay Pacific is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from ORD to HKG.
Cathay Pacific ranks as the top on-time carrier on this route, with 80.0% of its services arriving on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Chicago to HKG. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
ORD is around 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chicago to Hong Kong International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
70% of flights that take off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport land at their destination on time.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Split up your flight from Chicago to Hong Kong International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Some great stopovers between Chicago Midway International Airport and HKG include:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
You can arrive at MDW from the centre of Chicago in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to cover the 16 kilometres or so.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to HKG flight:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This figure shows how often flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on time.
The street address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
When organising your plane ticket from Chicago to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) out of Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), you have stopover options to choose from. Consider making a detour to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), one of the most popular transit hubs on this route.
The journey to RFD from the centre of Chicago is around 2 hours by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 145 kilometres or so.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Chicago to Hong Kong International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport make departure day effortless if you're setting off early:
Flights that depart from RFD arrive at their destination within the scheduled time frame 71% of the time.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Have a late flight from Chicago to Hong Kong International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near HKG and fast-forward to bedtime:
The address for HKG is 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
Getting from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to central Hong Kong
From Hong Kong International Airport, central Hong Kong is around 32 kilometres away. It takes about 35 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes around 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
$730 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Hong Kong International Airport. Return flights start from $1,492. These fares may change depending on demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Chicago to HKG. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Chicago to Hong Kong International Airport ticket.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's a better deal on plane tickets from Chicago to HKG.
Find a cheap flight from Chicago to Hong Kong International Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Chicago to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
February is the most popular month for flights from Chicago to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). Plan your visit to Hong Kong in December if you prefer a quieter experience.
When booking your Chicago to HKG plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Hong Kong, with temperatures ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January has temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Hong Kong International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Hong Kong
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Hong Kong right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Chicago to Hong Kong International Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Hong Kong Island, Victoria Harbour and Victoria Peak are top sights which should be on every Hong Kong itinerary.
Explore more of China
You've seen Hong Kong, now it's time to discover other parts of China. Journey about 113 kilometres northwest to Guangzhou to tick off its top attractions. From Canton Tower to Baiyun Mountain and Yuyuan Garden, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in China, consider Shantou, roughly 306 kilometres northeast of Hong Kong. Beishan Bay, Longhu Beach Tourist Resort and Lveniaowei Mountain are the start of reasons to visit.