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How much do flights to Hong Kong cost?

Most popular airline

Jetstar Airways

Getting from Hong Kong airport to the city center

Fastest option: Airport Express train. Best value: bus services and MTR connections.

Hong Kong is served by Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), located 34 km west of the city center on Lantau Island. A variety of airport transfers to city center destinations are available, including the Airport Express train, public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. The Airport Express offers the fastest connection to Central Hong Kong in just 24 minutes, while buses provide economical alternatives with routes covering Kowloon, Hong Kong Island, and the New Territories. Journey times and costs vary depending on your final destination and time of travel.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

24 min

HKD 115 (~USD 15) single fare to Hong Kong Station

every 10 min (traffic dependent)

fastest to Central

21 min

HKD 105 (~USD 13) single fare to Kowloon Station

every 10 min (traffic dependent)

fastest to Kowloon

60-80 min

HKD 40 (~USD 5) single fare

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

50-70 min

HKD 33 (~USD 4) single fare

every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)

budget to Kowloon

30-60 min

HKD 270–400 (~USD 35–51) metered; varies by destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

40-90 min

HKD 150–180 (~USD 19–23) per person

scheduled departures (traffic dependent)

hotel guests with luggage

30-60 min

HKD 500–800 (~USD 64–103) per vehicle

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

Notes:

  • Prices in HKD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Airport Express offers free shuttle bus connections from Hong Kong and Kowloon stations to major hotels.
  • Octopus card is accepted on Airport Express, buses, and MTR services.
  • Taxi fares are metered with additional charges for luggage and tunnel tolls.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Hong Kong

Depart from
Cairns
Arrive to
Hong Kong International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Haizhu - Jinshazhou - The Peak, Hong Kong - Tian Tan Buddha - Tsing Yi - Xiaoguwei - Zhongshan Island

Check-in for a flight from Cairns to Hong Kong

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Virgin Australia AirlinesVOZVANo
Cathay PacificCPACXNo
Hong Kong Express AirwaysHKEUONo
QantasQFAQFNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Hong Kong

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January18°C14°C
February20°C16°C
March22°C18°C
April25°C21°C
May27°C24°C
June29°C26°C
July30°C27°C
August30°C27°C
September30°C26°C
October27°C23°C
November24°C20°C
December20°C15°C
Hottest Month
30°C
July
Coldest month
14°C
January
Sunny days
249
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
18 Jul
79%
30°C28°C
25 Jul
36%
29°C27°C
Sunday
19 Jul
84%
29°C28°C
26 Jul
30°C27°C
Monday
20 Jul
82%
29°C27°C
27 Jul
30°C28°C
Tuesday
21 Jul
82%
29°C27°C
28 Jul
12%
30°C28°C
Wednesday
22 Jul
83%
29°C27°C
29 Jul
61%
30°C28°C
Thursday
23 Jul
74%
29°C27°C
30 Jul
76%
30°C28°C
Friday
24 Jul
57%
29°C27°C
31 Jul
57%
30°C28°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Express Airways, and Qantas. Cairns and Hong Kong have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Hong Kong, consider visiting Haizhu, Jinshazhou, The Peak, Hong Kong, Tian Tan Buddha, Tsing Yi, Xiaoguwei, and Zhongshan Island.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Cairns?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairns and London, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Denpasar, Manchester, Bangkok, Bali, Perth, Auckland, Proserpine, Singapore, Manila, Queenstown, Phuket City, Uluru, Gold Coast, City of Newcastle, Canberra, Kochi.
What are the most popular routes to and from Hong Kong?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Hong Kong and London, Manila, Bangkok, Tokyo, Phuket Province, Singapore, Manchester, Seoul, Phuket City, Denpasar, Angeles, Taipei, Birmingham, Osaka, Cebu, Chiang Mai, Da Nang, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur, Bali.
What airports are near Cairns?
The main airport in Cairns is Cairns. It is also served by Cairns.
What airports are near Hong Kong?
The main airport in Hong Kong is Hong Kong International. It is also served by Hong Kong International, Guangzhou Baiyun International, Shenzhen Bao an International, Macau International, Zhuhai Jinwan, Huizhou Pingtan, Foshan Shadi.
Which airlines fly between Cairns and Hong Kong?
Currently, you can fly between Cairns and Hong Kong with Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Express Airways, Qantas.
When’s the best time to travel between Cairns and Hong Kong?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cairns and Hong Kong, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Cairns and Hong Kong?
Traveling between Cairns and Hong Kong, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Cairns?
There are a number of airports in and around Cairns. The main one is Cairns and other nearby airports include Cairns
How many airports are there near Hong Kong?
There are a number of airports in and around Hong Kong. The main one is Hong Kong International and other nearby airports include Hong Kong International, Guangzhou Baiyun International, Shenzhen Bao an International, Macau International, Zhuhai Jinwan, Huizhou Pingtan, Foshan Shadi.
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