"Continuously updated" China-U.S.-Canada trans-Pacific flight schedule in Greater China – updated summer vacation schedule (updated on 2024/6/29)

As the global aviation industry gradually recovers from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of flights between China and the United States will increase significantly in the summer of 2024, although it is still far from pre-pandemic levels. We will conduct an in-depth analysis to see which airlines are at the forefront of operating these important routes this quarter. The data is compiled fromFlightConnections.comandNorth American Ticket Emperor website.

Flight adjustments and resumption after the epidemic

As the epidemic slows down, the civil aviation authorities of China and the United States have gradually increased the cap on direct flights on the Pacific flight schedule between the two countries in accordance with mutual agreements. The latest adjustment occurred on March 31, 2024. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved Chinese airlines to operate up to 50 round-trip flights per week. At the same time, American airlines can also apply to mainland China for 50 direct flights per week. Flight quota. This regulatory framework ensures the stability of flight operations and prohibits airlines from changing flight origins, destinations, dates or frequencies without authorization, unless formally applied for and approved.

Flight operations overview

Before we delve into specific analysis, let’s first review the flight situation in recent key periods:

  • Before the epidemic: More than 300 return flights per week.
  • During the epidemic (early 2020): From more than 350 flights all the way down to just one flight during the busiest time every day.
  • June 2020 to August 2020: Only 8 flights per week.
  • August 2020 to May 2023: Gradually return to 16 flights per week.
  • After the epidemic (May 2023 to present): As of June 2024, the number of flights has increased steadily, and it is expected that there will be 92 round-trip flights between China and the United States per week by the end of August. (Excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan)
    • Air China (14) + China Eastern Airlines (12) + China Southern Airlines (10) + Xiamen Airlines (5) + Hainan Airlines (6) + Sichuan Airlines (3) = 50
    • United Airlines (21) + Delta (14) + American Airlines (7) = 42

The current operation status of China-U.S. trans-Pacific flight schedules of various airlines

Currently, Chinese airlines have fully used their weekly quota of 50 round-trip flights, while American Airlines has confirmed 42 flights, leaving some room for expansion.

China 🇨🇳

China International Airlines(Air China-CA), leading the way with 14 round-trip flights per week

Since China and the United States reached an agreement on March 31 to increase the weekly scheduled passenger flight caps operated by airlines of the two countries from 35 to 50 round-trips, Air China announced that it will add three more direct flights to China and the United States per week. flights between. This brings the total number of direct flights between China and the United States to 14 per week, and Air China continues to maintain its position as the airline with the largest number of direct flights per week.

in,Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)toNew York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)Flight CA981 will have additional flights on Friday and Sunday, whileNew York JFKtoBeijing PEKFlight CA982 will add flights on Mondays and Saturdays.Beijing PEKtoLos Angeles International Airport LAXFlight CA983/4 will add flights on Monday.

At this point, the number of flights between Beijing and New York will increase to five flights per week; the number of flights between Beijing and Los Angeles will increase to four flights per week; the flights between Beijing and San Francisco and Beijing and Washington will each increase to two flights per week. ; The flight from Shenzhen to Los Angeles is once a week.

Departuredestinationflight numberFlight schedule (time of departure shall prevail)Current aircraft types in operation
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)🇨🇳Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)🇺🇸CA987SunB777-300ER
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)🇨🇳Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)🇺🇸CA983Mon-Thu-FriB777-300ER
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)🇺🇸Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)🇨🇳CA988SunB777-300ER
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)🇺🇸Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)🇨🇳CA984Mon-Thu-FriB777-300ER
Shenzhen Baoan International Airport (SZX)Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)🇺🇸CA769TueB777-300
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)🇺🇸Shenzhen Baoan International Airport (SZX)CA770TueB777-300
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)San Francisco International Airport (SFO)🇺🇸CA985Wed-SatB777-300
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)🇺🇸Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)🇨🇳CA986Wed-SatB777-300
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)🇨🇳Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 🇺🇸CA817Tue-SatB777-300
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 🇺🇸Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)🇨🇳CA818Tue-SatB777-300
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)🇨🇳New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 🇺🇸CA981Mon-Wed-Fri-Sat-SunB747⭐
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 🇺🇸Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)🇨🇳CA982Mon-Wed-Fri-Sat-SunB747⭐
Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE)🇨🇳Vancouver International Airport (YVR)🇨🇦CA997FriB777-300ER
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)🇨🇦Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE)🇨🇳CA998SatB777-300ER

China Eastern-MU ranks second with 12 round-trip flights per week

Since March 31, China Eastern Airlines has added three new direct round-trip flights between China and the United States. China Eastern Airlines' flight schedule between China and the United States before October 26, 2024 is summarized as follows:

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)toNew York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): Operates twice a week.

Shanghai Pudong PVGtoLos AngelesLAX: Daily operation.

Shanghai Pudong PVGtoSan Francisco International Airport (SFO): Operates twice a week.

Departuredestinationflight numberFlight schedule (time of departure shall prevail)Current aircraft types in operation
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)🇨🇳Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)🇺🇸MU583Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB777-300ER
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)🇺🇸Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)🇨🇳MU586Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB777-300ER
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)🇨🇳San Francisco International Airport (SFO)🇺🇸MU589Mon-Thu-SatB777-300ER
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)🇺🇸Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)🇨🇳MU590Mon-Thu-SatB777-300ER
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)🇨🇳New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 🇺🇸MU587Tue-SunB777-300ER
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 🇺🇸Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)🇨🇳MU588Mon-WedB777-300ER
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)🇨🇳Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) 🇨🇦MU207FriB777-300ER
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) 🇨🇦Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)🇨🇳MU208SatB777-300ER

China Southern-CZ, with 10 round-trip flights per week, is temporarily ranked third.

Since March 31, China Southern Airlines has also added three new direct round-trip flights between China and the United States. China Southern Airlines’ flight schedule between China and the United States before October 26, 2024 is as follows:

Guangzhou Baiyun Airport (CAN)toNew York JFK: Operates every Thursday.

Guangzhou CANtoLos AngelesLAX: Operates every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH)toSan Francisco SFO: Operates every Monday and Thursday.

Guangzhou CANtoSan Francisco SFO: Operates every Tuesday and Saturday.

PS. China Southern Airlines recently launched direct flights from Shenzhen to Mexico City, operating twice a week. This route is currently the longest route in China and is alsoThe seventh longest in the worldof direct passenger flights.

Departuredestinationflight numberFlight schedule (time of departure shall prevail)Current aircraft types in operation
Guangzhou Baiyun Airport (CAN)🇨🇳Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)🇺🇸CZ327Mon-Wed-Fri-Sat-SunB777-300ER
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)🇺🇸Guangzhou Baiyun Airport (CAN)🇨🇳CZ328Mon-Wed-Fri-Sat-SunB777-300ER
Guangzhou Baiyun Airport (CAN)🇨🇳San Francisco International Airport (SFO)🇺🇸CZ657Tue-SatB777-300ER
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)🇺🇸Guangzhou Baiyun Airport (CAN)🇨🇳CZ658Wed-SunB777-300ER
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH)🇨🇳San Francisco International Airport (SFO)🇺🇸CZ659Mon-ThuB777-300ER
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)🇺🇸Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH)🇨🇳CZ660Tue-FriB777-300ER
Guangzhou Baiyun Airport (CAN)🇨🇳New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 🇺🇸CZ699ThuB777-300ER
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 🇺🇸Guangzhou Baiyun Airport (CAN)🇨🇳CZ600SatB777-300ER
Guangzhou Baiyun Airport (CAN)🇨🇳Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) 🇨🇦CZ311ThuB777-300ER
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) 🇨🇦Guangzhou Baiyun Airport (CAN)🇨🇳CZ312FriB777-300ER

Hainan Airlines (HU), 6 round-trip flights per week

Operated by Hainan AirlinesBeijing Capital PEKtoBoston Logan International Airport BOSroute, currently the only direct flight between China and Boston. In addition, Hainan Airlines also operatesChongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)toSeattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)route, which is the only direct flight between the major city of Chongqing in southwest China and the United States. Recently, Hainan Airlines established its international headquarters in Chongqing.

Departuredestinationflight numberFlight schedule (time of departure shall prevail)Current aircraft types in operation
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)🇨🇳Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 🇺🇸HU445ThuB787-9
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 🇺🇸Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)🇨🇳HU446ThuB787-9
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)🇨🇳Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 🇺🇸HU495Tue-SatB787-9
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 🇺🇸Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)🇨🇳HU496Tue-SatB787-9
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)🇨🇳Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) 🇺🇸HU729Wed-Fri-SunB787-9
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) 🇺🇸Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)🇨🇳HU730Wed-Fri-SunB787-9
Shenzhen Baoan International Airport (SZX)🇨🇳Vancouver International Airport (YVR)🇨🇦HU7959ThuB787-9
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)🇨🇦Shenzhen Baoan International Airport (SZX)🇨🇳HU7960ThuB787-9

Xiamen Air-MF, 5 round-trip flights per week

Xiamen Airlines main operationsXiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)toLos AngelesLAXof direct flights, andFuzhou Changle International Airport (FOC)toNew York JFKdirect flights. These are currently the only direct flights to the United States from Xiamen and Fuzhou respectively.

Departuredestinationflight numberFlight schedule (time of departure shall prevail)Current aircraft types in operation
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)🇨🇳Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)🇺🇸MF829Tue-Thu-SatB787-9
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)🇺🇸Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)🇨🇳MF830Tue-Thu-SatB787-9
Fuzhou Changle International Airport (FOC)🇨🇳New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 🇺🇸MF849Mon-FriB787-9
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 🇺🇸Fuzhou Changle International Airport (FOC)🇨🇳MF850Mon-FriB787-9
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)🇨🇳Vancouver International Airport (YVR)🇨🇦MF805MonB787-9
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)🇨🇦Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)🇨🇳MF806TueB787-9

Sichuan Airlines (3U), 3 round-trip flights per week

Sichuan Airlines OperationsChengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)toLos AngelesLAXIt is the only direct flight between Chengdu, a major city in southwest China, and the United States.

Departuredestinationflight numberFlight schedule (time of departure shall prevail)Current aircraft types in operation
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)🇨🇳Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)🇺🇸3U3837Tue-Fri-SunA350-900
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)🇺🇸Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)🇨🇳3U3837Tue-Fri-SunA350-900

From the United States 🇺🇸

United Airlines-UA leads the way with 21 round-trip flights per week

Since March 31, United Airlines announced that starting from August 29 this year, it will add four additional weekly flights fromShanghai PVGtoLos AngelesLAXdirect flights and increase them to daily flights by the end of October. This route will be operated by Boeing 787-9 aircraft. Currently, every flight operates at the same time every day fromShanghai PVGtoSan Francisco SFOand fromBeijing PEKtoSan Francisco SFOflights.

In addition, United Airlines also announced that in addition to the currentHong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)toSan Francisco SFOwith two daily direct flights and fromHong Kong HKGtoLos AngelesLAXIn addition to one daily direct flight, starting from October 26,Hong Kong HKGtoLos AngelesLAXThe direct flights will be increased to two daily flights, also operated by Boeing 787-9 aircraft. However, the number of flights from Hong Kong to the United States does not count toward the 50 weekly round-trip flights negotiated by China and the United States for mainland China and the United States.

United Airlines also operatesTaipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)toSan Francisco SFOandTaipei TPEtoLos AngelesLAXdirect flights, these flights also provide convenient travel options for passengers on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, further strengthening the connection between Taiwan and the United States.

Departuredestinationflight numberFlight schedule (time of departure shall prevail)Current aircraft types in operation
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)🇨🇳San Francisco International Airport (SFO)🇺🇸UA889Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB777-300ER
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)🇺🇸Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)🇨🇳UA888Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB777-300ER
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)🇨🇳Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 🇺🇸UA850Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB787-8
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 🇺🇸Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)🇨🇳UA851Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB787-8
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)🇨🇳Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 🇺🇸UA808Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB787-8
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 🇺🇸Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)🇨🇳UA807Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB787-8
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) 🇺🇸UA88Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB777
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) 🇺🇸Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)🇨🇳UA89Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB777
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)🇨🇳San Francisco International Airport (SFO)🇺🇸UA8Mon-Wed-FriB787-9
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)🇺🇸Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)🇨🇳UA9Mon-Wed-FriB787-9
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)🇨🇳San Francisco International Airport (SFO)🇺🇸UA858Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB777-300ER
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)🇺🇸Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)🇨🇳UA857Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB777-300ER
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)🇨🇳Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)🇺🇸UA199Mon-Wed-Fri-SunB787-9
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)🇺🇸Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)🇨🇳UA198Tue-Thu-Sat-SunB787-9
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)🇨🇳Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 🇺🇸UA836Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB787-8
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 🇺🇸Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)🇨🇳UA835Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB787-8
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)🇨🇳Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) 🇺🇸UA87Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB777
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) 🇺🇸Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)🇨🇳UA86Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB777
Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)🇭🇰San Francisco International Airport (SFO)🇺🇸UA862Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB777-300ER
Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)🇭🇰San Francisco International Airport (SFO)🇺🇸UA878Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB777-300ER
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)🇺🇸Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)🇭🇰UA869Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB777-300ER
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)🇺🇸Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)🇭🇰UA877Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB777-300ER
Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)🇭🇰Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)🇺🇸UA802Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB787-9
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)🇺🇸Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)🇭🇰UA801Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB787-9
Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)🇭🇰Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) 🇺🇸UA180Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB777
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) 🇺🇸Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)🇭🇰UA179Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB777
Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)🇹🇼San Francisco International Airport (SFO)🇺🇸UA872Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB777-300ER
Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)🇹🇼San Francisco International Airport (SFO)🇺🇸UA852Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB777
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)🇺🇸Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)🇹🇼UA871Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB777-300ER
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)🇺🇸Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)🇹🇼UA853Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB777

Delta Air Lines-DL, 14 round-trip flights per week, tied with UA

After March 31, Delta Air Lines announced that starting from May 23, 2024, it willShanghai PVGtoDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)direct flights increased from three times per week to one per day.

Currently, Delta Air Lines operates the following direct flights between China and the United States: One daily flight fromShanghai PVGtoSeattleSEA, and one flight per day fromShanghai PVGtoDetroit DTW.

Delta Air LinesShanghai PVGtoDetroit DTWThe flight will be operated by its international flagship aircraft Airbus A350-900, whileShanghai PVGtoSeattleSEAThe flights will be operated by Delta Air Lines' latest wide-body aircraft, the Airbus A330-900neo.

Currently, Delta Air Lines does not have any flights between the U.S. andHong Kong HKGflights betweenTaipei TPEtoLos AngelesLAXdaily direct flights, providing passengers with a convenient choice. In addition, Delta Air Lines offers fromTaipei TPEtoSeattleSEAThe direct flights strengthen the connection between Taiwan and the West Coast of the United States and meet the diverse travel needs of passengers.

Departuredestinationflight numberFlight schedule (time of departure shall prevail)Current aircraft types in operation
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)🇨🇳Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 🇺🇸DL282Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunA330-900NEO
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 🇺🇸Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)🇨🇳DL281Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunA330-900NEO
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)🇨🇳Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) 🇺🇸DL388Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunA350-900
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) 🇺🇸Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)🇨🇳DL389Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunA350-900
Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)🇹🇼Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 🇺🇸DL68Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunA330-900NEO
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 🇺🇸Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)🇹🇼DL69Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunA330-900NEO

American Airlines (AA), 7 round-trip flights per week

American Airlines ranks third among U.S. airlines in terms of the number of direct flights between China and the United States, behind United Airlines and Delta Air Lines. American Airlines only operates one route between China and the United States, namelyDallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)toShanghai PVGroute, one round-trip flight per day.

Departuredestinationflight numberFlight schedule (time of departure shall prevail)Current aircraft types in operation
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)🇨🇳Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) 🇺🇸AA128Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB787-8
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) 🇺🇸Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)🇨🇳AA127Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB787-8

Hong Kong 🇭🇰

Cathay Pacific-CX, with a total of more than 12 weekly U.S.-Hong Kong round-trip flights

As one of the leading airlines in Asia, Cathay Pacific has rich experience and strong capabilities in operating flights connecting the United States and Hong Kong. After the epidemic, Cathay Pacific has continued to restore connections between the United States and Hong Kong, providing a number of direct flights between major cities in the United States and Hong Kong, and is committed to providing passengers with a safe, comfortable and convenient flight experience. Cathay Pacific's main routes between the United States and Hong Kong include direct flights from Hong Kong to cities such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Boston, Chicago and Seattle. These routes use Cathay Pacific's latest aircraft models, including Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A350-1000, ensuring that passengers enjoy the highest quality service and comfortable seat configurations during long-distance flights.

Flight frequencies and services

  • Los Angeles LAX to Hong Kong HKG: Provides multiple direct flights every day to meet the needs of business travelers and travel enthusiasts. The flights are equipped with spacious seats, advanced entertainment systems and high-quality catering services to ensure that passengers stay happy during the long flight.
  • San Francisco SFO to Hong Kong HKG: There is at least one direct flight every day, providing passengers from both places with flexible travel options. The flight schedule is reasonably arranged to facilitate passengers to connect to other domestic flights or international flights.
  • New York JFK to Hong Kong HKG: Multiple direct flights per week, taking advantage of New York’s geographical advantages, attracting travelers from the East Coast of the United States and surrounding areas. During the flight, Cathay Pacific provides passengers with diverse entertainment options and exquisite catering services to ensure that passengers enjoy a high-quality flight experience.
  • Boston BOS, Chicago ORD, Seattle SEA to Hong Kong HKG: These cities also have regular direct flights, providing diversified services and flexible flight times for different passenger groups.
Departuredestinationflight numberFlight schedule (time of departure shall prevail)Current aircraft types in operation
Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)🇭🇰Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)🇺🇸CX880Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB777-300ER
Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)🇭🇰Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)🇺🇸CX882Mon-Thu-SatB777-300ER
Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)🇭🇰Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)🇺🇸CX884Wed-Fri-SunB777-300ER
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)🇺🇸Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)🇭🇰CX881Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB777-300ER
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)🇺🇸Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)🇭🇰CX883Tue-Fri-SunB777-300ER
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)🇺🇸Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)🇭🇰CX885Wed-Fri-SunB777-300ER
Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)🇭🇰San Francisco International Airport (SFO)🇺🇸CX872Mon-Tue-Wed-Fri-SatA350-900
Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)🇭🇰San Francisco International Airport (SFO)🇺🇸CX870Wed-SunA350-900
Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)🇭🇰San Francisco International Airport (SFO)🇺🇸CX892Thu-SatA350-900
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)🇺🇸Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)🇭🇰CX873Mon-Tue-Wed-Fri-SatA350-900
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)🇺🇸Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)🇭🇰CX879Wed-SunA350-900
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)🇺🇸Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)🇭🇰CX851Fri-SunA350-900
Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)🇭🇰Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 🇺🇸CX806Tue-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunA350-1000⭐
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 🇺🇸Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)🇭🇰CX801Tue-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunA350-1000⭐
Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)🇭🇰New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 🇺🇸CX840Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunA350-900
Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)🇭🇰New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 🇺🇸CX844Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunA350-1000⭐
Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)🇭🇰New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 🇺🇸CX830Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB777-300ER
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 🇺🇸Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)🇭🇰CX843Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunA350-900
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 🇺🇸Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)🇭🇰CX841Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunA350-1000⭐
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 🇺🇸Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)🇭🇰CX831Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB777-300ER
Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)🇭🇰Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) 🇺🇸CX812Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunA350-1000⭐
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) 🇺🇸Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)🇭🇰CX811Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunA350-1000⭐
Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)🇭🇰Vancouver International Airport (YVR)🇨🇦CX888Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB777-300ER
Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)🇭🇰Vancouver International Airport (YVR)🇨🇦CX810Tue-Wed-SunB777-300ER
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)🇨🇦Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)🇭🇰CX865Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB777-300ER
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)🇨🇦Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)🇭🇰CX819Tue-Wed-SunB777-300ER
Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)🇭🇰Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) 🇨🇦CX828Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunA350-1000⭐
Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)🇭🇰Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) 🇨🇦CX826Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunA350-1000⭐
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) 🇨🇦Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)🇭🇰CX829Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunA350-1000⭐
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) 🇨🇦Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)🇭🇰CX825Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunA350-1000⭐

Taiwan 🇹🇼

EVA Air-BR, at least 8 flights to and from the United States and Taiwan every week

As one of Taiwan's top airlines, EVA Air currently provides multiple direct flights connecting the United States and Taipei, Taiwan, providing passengers from both places with a convenient and high-quality flight experience. Main routes include fromTaipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)direct flightLos AngelesLAX,San Francisco SFO,New York JFK,SeattleSEAandChicagoORDand other major U.S. cities.

Flight routes and services

  • Los Angeles LAX to Taipei TPE: Provides daily direct flights, providing passengers with flexible travel options. The flights are equipped with comfortable seats and advanced entertainment systems to ensure that passengers can enjoy a pleasant journey on long-distance flights.
  • San Francisco SFO to Taipei TPE: Daily nonstop flights make trans-Pacific travel easy for business and leisure travelers. Flight services include fine dining and attentive customer service.
  • New York JFK to Taipei TPE: EVA Air offers frequent nonstop flights to meet the needs of East Coast travelers. Equipped with the latest Boeing 777 and 787 aircraft, it provides passengers with a modern flight experience.
  • Chicago ORD to Taipei: Regular direct flights facilitate travelers from the central and western regions to Taiwan and other parts of Asia.

With its high-quality services and modern fleet, EVA Air is committed to providing the best flight experience for passengers between the United States and Taiwan, becoming an important bridge connecting the two places.

Departuredestinationflight numberFlight schedule (time of departure shall prevail)Current aircraft types in operation
Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)🇹🇼Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 🇺🇸BR26Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB787-10⭐
Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)🇹🇼Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 🇺🇸BR24Tue-Thu-SatB777-300ER
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 🇺🇸Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)🇹🇼BR25Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB787-10⭐
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 🇺🇸Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)🇹🇼BR23Wed-Fri-SunB777-300ER
Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)🇹🇼San Francisco International Airport (SFO)🇺🇸BR8Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB777-300ER
Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)🇹🇼San Francisco International Airport (SFO)🇺🇸BR18Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB777-300ER
Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)🇹🇼San Francisco International Airport (SFO)🇺🇸BR28Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB777-300ER
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)🇺🇸Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)🇹🇼BR7Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB777-300ER
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)🇺🇸Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)🇹🇼BR17Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB777-300ER
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)🇺🇸Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)🇹🇼BR27Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB777-300ER
Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)🇹🇼George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston (IAH) 🇺🇸BR52Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB777-300ER
George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston (IAH) 🇺🇸Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)🇹🇼BR51Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB777-300ER
Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)🇹🇼Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 🇺🇸BR56Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB777-300ER
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 🇺🇸Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)🇹🇼BR55Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB777-300ER
Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)🇹🇼New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 🇺🇸BR32Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB777-300ER
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 🇺🇸Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)🇹🇼BR31Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB777-300ER
Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)🇹🇼Vancouver International Airport (YVR)🇨🇦BR10Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB777-300ER
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)🇨🇦Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)🇹🇼BR9Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB777-300ER
Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)🇹🇼Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) 🇨🇦BR36Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB777-300ER
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) 🇨🇦Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)🇹🇼BR35Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB777-300ER

China Airlines-CI, 6 round-trip flights between the United States and Taiwan every week

China Airlines provides high-quality aviation services on routes connecting the United States and Taiwan, making it the first choice for business and tourist passengers. Taiwan's flagship airline operates direct routes from Taipei to major US cities such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York and Seattle.

Main routes and service features

  • Taipei to Los Angeles: China Airlines offers daily direct flights, providing passengers with an unparalleled flying experience with its excellent customer service and comfortable seat configurations.
  • Taipei to San Francisco: This route operates daily, providing flexible flight options for business and leisure passengers, and a specially designed premium economy class to provide more comfortable space and personalized services.
  • Taipei to New York: This long-distance route is operated by modern Boeing 777 aircraft, ensuring passengers' comfort and convenience when crossing the Pacific Ocean.
  • Taipei to Seattle: This is a newly launched route by China Airlines, aiming to strengthen the connection between Taiwan and the West Coast of the United States and provide passengers with more direct flight options.

China Airlines is committed to providing safe and convenient flights to make every passenger's journey an enjoyable experience, whether in the air or on the ground.

Departuredestinationflight numberFlight schedule (time of departure shall prevail)Current aircraft types in operation
Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)🇹🇼San Francisco International Airport (SFO)🇺🇸CI4Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB777-300ER
Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)🇹🇼San Francisco International Airport (SFO)🇺🇸CI16Wed-Fri-SunA350-900
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)🇺🇸Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)🇹🇼CI3Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB777-300ER
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)🇺🇸Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)🇹🇼CI15Mon-Thu-SatA350-900
Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)🇹🇼Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)🇺🇸CI8Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB777-300ER
Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)🇹🇼Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)🇺🇸CI6Wed-Fri-SunA350-900
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)🇺🇸Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)🇹🇼CI7Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB777-300ER
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)🇺🇸Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)🇹🇼CI5Wed-Fri-SunA350-900
Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)🇹🇼Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 🇺🇸CI22Mon-Tue-Thu-Sat-SunA350-900
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 🇺🇸Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)🇹🇼CI21Mon-Tue-Wed-Fri-SunA350-900
Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)🇹🇼New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 🇺🇸CI12Tue-Thu-Sat-SunB777-300ER
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 🇺🇸Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)🇹🇼CI11Mon-Wed-Fri-SunB777-300ER
Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)🇹🇼Vancouver International Airport (YVR)🇨🇦CI32Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunA350-900
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)🇨🇦Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)🇹🇼CI31Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunA350-900

Starlux Airlines-JX has three round-trip flights to the United States and Taiwan every week and is growing steadily.

likeLos AngelesLAXandSan Francisco SFOof high quality service. These routes are particularly popular with travelers looking for a high-end flying experience. There is also the upcoming Seattle SEA route.

Route and service highlights

  • Los Angeles LAX to Taipei TPE: StarLux Airlines provides direct service, equipped with the advanced Airbus A350-900, which is famous for its spaciousness and comfort. It offers three class options: economy class, premium economy class and business class.
  • San Francisco SFO to Taipei TPE: This route is also operated by A350-900. Starlux Airlines places special emphasis on customer service and catering quality on the flight, and is committed to improving the overall flight experience of passengers.
  • Seattle SEA to Taipei TPE: This route will have its maiden flight on August 16, making Xingyu the third airline in Taiwan to offer it.SeattleSEAandTaipei TPEAirlines with direct flights.

Each of Starlux Airways' aircraft is equipped with the latest entertainment systems and Wi-Fi services to ensure that passengers can enjoy continuous entertainment and high-speed Internet connections during long-distance flights. In addition, the company offers a wide variety of in-flight meal options, designed by professional chefs to suit all tastes and needs.

StarLux Airlines not only attaches great importance to service quality, but is also committed to providing competitive prices, making it an ideal airline choice between the United States and Taiwan, especially for passengers who pursue comfort and high-quality services.

Departuredestinationflight numberFlight schedule (time of departure shall prevail)Current aircraft types in operation
Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)🇹🇼San Francisco International Airport (SFO)🇺🇸JX12Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunA350-900
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)🇺🇸Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)🇹🇼JX11Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunA350-900
Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)🇹🇼Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)🇺🇸JX2Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunA350-900
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)🇺🇸Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)🇹🇼JX1Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunA350-900
Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)🇹🇼Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 🇺🇸JX32Wed-Fri-SunA350-900
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 🇺🇸Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)🇹🇼JX31Mon-Thu-SatA350-900

Additional screening at the same scene - Canada🇨🇦

Air Canada-AC only provides a very small number of round-trip flights between China and Hong Kong

Air Canada currently only offers one direct flight to China and two direct flights to Hong Kong.Shanghai PVG,Hong Kong HKGandVancouver International Airport (YVR). These routes serve to enhance business, tourism and cultural exchanges and provide passengers with convenient trans-Pacific travel options.

Introduction to main routes

  • Vancouver YVR to Hong Kong HKG: Daily direct flights, using modern Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to ensure the comfort of long-distance flights.
  • Vancouver YVR to Shanghai PVG: Offering multiple direct flights every week, it is known for its fast flights and excellent customer service.

Air Canada's flights are equipped with high-quality seats and entertainment systems to enhance passengers' flying experience. Whether traveling for business or family vacation, Air Canada is the ideal choice to connect Canada with China and Hong Kong, providing safe and comfortable air services.

Departuredestinationflight numberFlight schedule (time of departure shall prevail)Current aircraft types in operation
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)🇨🇳Vancouver International Airport (YVR)🇨🇦AC26Mon-Wed-Fri-SunB787-9
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)🇨🇦Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)🇨🇳AC25Tue-Thu-Sat-SunB787-9
Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)🇭🇰Vancouver International Airport (YVR)🇨🇦AC22Mon-Tue-Wed-FriB787-9
Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)🇭🇰Vancouver International Airport (YVR)🇨🇦AC8Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB787-9
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)🇨🇦Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)🇭🇰AC21Mon-Tue-Thu-SunB787-9
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)🇨🇦Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)🇭🇰AC7Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-SunB787-9

future outlook

These increased frequencies mark a steady resumption of air travel across the Pacific as the 2024 summer holidays approach, reflecting increased passenger demand and improved regulatory cooperation between the United States and China. As airlines adjust flight schedules in line with market dynamics and regulatory developments, passengers can expect more connectivity options and improved service standards on these important routes.

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