From March 30, 2026, Cathay Pacific will resume its non-stop flights from Hong Kong to Seattle, the U.S. west coast, marking the ninth passenger destination in North America.
Direct Flights to Seattle
The direct flights to Seattle allow customers to indulge in its thriving tech scene whereas Hong Kong is a growing hub connecting more than 100 destinations through Cathay Group.
Cathay Chief Customer and Commercial Officer, Lavinia Lau said:
“We are excited to resume direct passenger flights to Seattle, reinforcing our goal to deepen business and cultural ties between Hong Kong and a dynamic tech hub in the United States. This route not only provides greater convenience for our customers, but also supports the growing demand for connectivity between Asia and North America, particularly among travellers from the Chinese Mainland and India.”
The Hong Kong – Seattle route will be operational with Airbus A350-900 aircraft, providing luxurious features like fully flat beds in Business, spacious seats in Premium Economy and comfort in Economy cabins. The tickets will be available on sale starting today (Sept. 22, 2025) with special round-trip promotion in Economy class. This will be into effect till Oct. 31, 2025 with fares starting from HK$5,060. Terms and conditions apply.
Flight schedules for the route are as follows (all times local, subject to change and regulatory approval):
30 March – 31 May 2026; 16 September – 24 October 2026
Hong Kong (HKG) – Seattle (SEA): Departing 13:30 and Arriving 10:10 on Monday-Thursday and Saturday
Seattle (SEA) – Hong Kong (HKG): Departing 11:50 and Arriving 16:45+1 on Monday-Thursday and Saturday
1 June – 15 September 2026
Hong Kong (HKG) – Seattle (SEA): Departing 13:30 and Arriving 10:35 on Monday-Thursday and Saturday
Seattle (SEA) – Hong Kong (HKG): Departing 12:15 and Arriving 16:45+1 on Monday-Thursday and Saturday
Hong Kong and North American ties
Cathay Pacific is upgrading its customer experience in North America. Select daily flights to and from Vancouver are equipped with Aria Suite Business class, new Premium Economy and refreshed Economy cabins. The airline is also opening its first dedicated airport lounge in New York, measuring approximately 10,000 square-foot in the John F. Kennedy International Airport’s state-of-the-art Terminal 6 building in 2026.
These long-haul flights are packed with award-winning inflight entertainment, named as the world’s best by Skytrax, along with inflight menus developed together with Michelin-starred Hong Kong restaurants in every cabin class.
As Cathay Pacific resumes its flights to Seattle, their growth in the North American region continues. What are your thoughts regarding the new long-haul flights starting March 30, 2026? Let us know in the comments below!
