Flying from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from O'Hare International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport is 15 hours 50 minutes.
Hong Kong is 13 hours ahead of Chicago and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
Each week, there are nine O'Hare International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as early as possible, go for the 14:40 Cathay Pacific flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 16:05 with Cathay Pacific.
To ensure you catch your ORD to HKG flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Cathay Pacific is your gateway to exploring Hong Kong (and perhaps some other great parts of China!). Check out the direct flights from O'Hare International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport offered by this airline.
Most travellers choose to fly with Cathay Pacific on this route.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for ORD to HKG flights is Cathay Pacific.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ORD and HKG:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Haneda Airport
Beijing Capital International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
RM1,791 is currently the best price for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flight. A return flight starts at RM3,164. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from ORD to HKG, reserve your journey six months before your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from ORD to HKG by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from O'Hare International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
Of all flights departing from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% land on time at their destination.
O'Hare International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to ORD? If you're catching an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an O'Hare International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near HKG instead:
Getting from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to central Hong Kong
The address for HKG is 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
From Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
April is the most popular month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Hong Kong in April.
The warmest month in Hong Kong is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from O'Hare International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ORD to HKG in January. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Hong Kong has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of China just waiting to be discovered. Around 129 kilometres north-west of Hong Kong, a visit to Guangzhou will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Canton Tower, Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall.
Around 27 kilometres north-west of Hong Kong, Shenzhen is another essential stop in China. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning.
