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Cathay Pacific officially launched its non-stop service between Hong Kong (HKG) and Seattle (SEA) today, 30 March 2026. The addition of SEA makes it the ninth destination in North America. As part of Cathay’s 80th anniversary celebrations, the inaugural Hong Kong-Seattle flight was operated by the airline’s special-edition Airbus A350 aircraft livery (featured image).
Cathay Pacific North America Routes
With the inclusion of Seattle, Cathay Pacific’s 2026 summer schedule will feature more than 120 weekly return flights across North America, and connect Hong Kong to Boston (BOS), Chicago (ORD), Dallas-Fort Worth(DFW), Los Angeles (LAX), New York (JFK), San Francisco (SFO, Seattle (SEA, Toronto (YYZ), and Vancouver (YVR).
Current CX routes to North America
The Hong Kong–Seattle service will be operated with the Airbus A350-900 (Review: YYZ-HKG), which offers a three-cabin class configuration with menus curated in partnership with Michelin-starred Hong Kong restaurants.
30 March – 31 May 2026; 16 September – 24 October 2026
|
Flight No. |
Origin |
Destination |
Departure |
Arrival |
Days of Operation |
|
CX852 |
Hong Kong (HKG) |
Seattle (SEA) |
13:25 |
10:05 |
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday |
|
CX853 |
Seattle (SEA) |
Hong Kong (HKG) |
11:45 |
16:45+1 |
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday |
1 June – 15 September 2026
|
Flight No. |
Origin |
Destination |
Departure |
Arrival |
Days of Operation |
|
CX852 |
Hong Kong (HKG) |
Seattle (SEA) |
13:25 |
10:20 |
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday |
|
CX853 |
Seattle (SEA) |
Hong Kong (HKG) |
12:25 |
16:45+1 |
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday |
Those looking to redeem Cathay Pacific Asia Miles towards this booking can expect to pay between 88,000 and 115,000 for a one-way trip from HKG to SEA in Business Class. Remember that Cathay Pacific Asia Miles has announced “adjustments” to the flight award mileage requirements, effective on 1 May 2026 00:00 (HKT), so you are better off booking your flight awards before the devaluations take effect. HKG-SEA one-way in Business Class will be priced at 91,000 miles on the lower end starting May 1st.
HKG-SEA in Business Class – from 88k CX miles
Takeaway
The new Cathay Pacific route to SEA is now operating on the A350-900. Members interested in flying the flagship Aria business-class cabin (on Boeing 777-300 ER) will have to continue to patronize select YVR routes, as it remains the only North American destination served with the Aria suites. The airline’s first dedicated lounge in New York, spanning nearly 10,000 square feet, will open in 2026 when Cathay Pacific relocates to the new Terminal 6 at JFK.
