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Hong Kong has nonstop service from JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, and LAX on Cathay Pacific and United, with flight times around 15 to 16 hours.
Fall (October–December) has Hong Kong's best weather — mild and dry — and is a popular, pricier season. Spring can be humid; summer (June–August) is hot and humid with typhoon risk; winter is mild and can offer better value.
There's no dedicated low-cost long-haul carrier flying nonstop from the US — Cathay Pacific and United are both full-service, so booking within the optimal window is the main lever rather than airline choice.
6 to 8 weeks out on full-service carriers, or 5 to 7 weeks out on lower fare classes.
Winter (outside the Lunar New Year surge) offers good value. Fall (October–December) has the best weather but is also popular and pricier; summer carries typhoon risk but can be cheaper.
No dedicated budget carrier flies nonstop from the US — Cathay Pacific and United are full-service, so timing matters more than airline choice.
US citizens can currently visit Hong Kong visa-free for short tourist stays, typically up to 90 days, separate from mainland China's visa rules.