Flight Score: New York (JFK) to Hong Kong (HKG)
John F. Kennedy International Airport → Hong Kong International Airport. Rankings by service, baggage, aircraft, and duration — 16 airlines scored.
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Experience score = service + baggage + aircraft + nonstop duration. Airlines shown serve New York; some may not operate this exact route on every date — the live search shows current flights. Price and departure time are scored only on live searches, where flights receive a full score out of 100.
| # | Airline | Typical aircraft | Checked bag | Score breakdown | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emirates | A380 | Included | Service 19/20 Baggage 10/15 Plane Type 9/10 Duration 10/10 |
48 |
| 2 | Singapore Airlines | A380 | Included | Service 19/20 Baggage 10/15 Plane Type 9/10 Duration 10/10 |
48 |
| 3 | Qatar Airways | A350 | Included | Service 18/20 Baggage 10/15 Plane Type 9/10 Duration 10/10 |
47 |
| 4 | Cathay Pacific | A350 | Included | Service 18/20 Baggage 10/15 Plane Type 9/10 Duration 10/10 |
47 |
| 5 | ANA | B787 | Included | Service 17/20 Baggage 10/15 Plane Type 9/10 Duration 10/10 |
46 |
| 6 | Japan Airlines | B787 | Included | Service 17/20 Baggage 10/15 Plane Type 9/10 Duration 10/10 |
46 |
| 7 | Korean Air | B787 | Included | Service 16/20 Baggage 10/15 Plane Type 9/10 Duration 10/10 |
45 |
| 8 | Delta Air Lines | A350 | Included | Service 15/20 Baggage 10/15 Plane Type 9/10 Duration 10/10 |
44 |
| 9 | British Airways | A350 | Included | Service 15/20 Baggage 10/15 Plane Type 9/10 Duration 10/10 |
44 |
| 10 | Air France | A350 | Included | Service 15/20 Baggage 10/15 Plane Type 9/10 Duration 10/10 |
44 |
| 11 | KLM | B787 | Included | Service 15/20 Baggage 10/15 Plane Type 9/10 Duration 10/10 |
44 |
| 12 | Turkish Airlines | A350 | Included | Service 15/20 Baggage 10/15 Plane Type 9/10 Duration 10/10 |
44 |
| 13 | Asiana Airlines | A350 | Included | Service 15/20 Baggage 10/15 Plane Type 9/10 Duration 10/10 |
44 |
| 14 | United Airlines | B787 | Included | Service 14/20 Baggage 10/15 Plane Type 9/10 Duration 10/10 |
43 |
| 15 | Lufthansa | A350 | Included | Service 14/20 Baggage 10/15 Plane Type 9/10 Duration 10/10 |
43 |
| 16 | Philippine Airlines | A350 | Included | Service 12/20 Baggage 10/15 Plane Type 9/10 Duration 10/10 |
41 |
Route facts
Hong Kong is most comfortable in autumn; summer brings heat, humidity, and typhoon risk.
Best time to fly
October-December is generally the best window for Hong Kong — see the live search for current fares.
How Flight Score works
Flight Score rates every flight out of 100: price (35), service (20), baggage (15), plane type (10), departure time (10), and duration (10). The rankings above cover the four experience factors that stay consistent for an airline on this route. Search live flights to see full scores including real-time price comparison against the route average.
Frequently asked questions
Which airline ranks best for JFK to HKG flights?
Among airlines serving New York, Emirates leads the experience comparison with 48 points across service, baggage, aircraft, and nonstop duration. Some airlines shown may not operate this exact route on every date — the live search shows current flights.
How far is the flight from New York to Hong Kong?
The route is about 12,970 km with a typical nonstop duration of about 15h 56m.
Does Flight Score show live prices?
No. These pages rank airlines by experience factors only. Use the live search on this page to see current prices, which are scored against the real route average.
How is the Flight Score calculated?
Flights are scored out of 100 across six factors: price (35), service (20), baggage (15), plane type (10), departure time (10), and duration (10). Static pages show the four experience factors; price and timing are scored only in live searches.
When should I avoid flying to Hong Kong?
June to September combines heat with typhoon season, which can delay flights.