Cathay Pacific to Resume Hong Kong-Seattle Service with 5 Weekly Flights from March 30, 2026
Cathay Pacific has announced the resumption of its non-stop service between Hong Kong and Seattle starting March 30, 2026. This 5-times-weekly service will be the only direct link between these two major global tech and cultural hubs, expanding Cathay's North American network to nine cities.
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Cathay Pacific (Headquarters: Hong Kong; CEO: Ronald Lam) has announced that it will resume non-stop flights between Hong Kong and Seattle on March 30, 2026. This service, which will operate five times a week, remains the only direct connection between Cathay’s home hub in Hong Kong and Seattle, Washington's vibrant center of culture and technology.
With the addition of Seattle, Cathay’s passenger network in North America will grow to a total of nine cities, including Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Toronto, and Vancouver. During the summer season, the airline will operate approximately 120 return flights per week across these nine North American destinations.
The Hong Kong-Seattle route will be served by the Airbus A350-900 aircraft. This advanced aircraft offers a premium travel experience, featuring full-flat beds in Business Class, spacious seating in Premium Economy, and world-class comfort in Economy Class.
The flight schedule for the initial phases is as follows:
Period: March 30, 2026 – May 31, 2026 and September 16, 2026 – October 24, 2026
- Flight CX852: Depart Hong Kong at 11:55 PM, Arrive Seattle at 9:00 PM (Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
- Flight CX851: Depart Seattle at 11:00 PM, Arrive Hong Kong at 3:10 AM +2 days (Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
This resumption highlights Cathay's commitment to rebuilding its international network and providing seamless connectivity for both business and leisure travelers between Asia and North America.
With the addition of Seattle, Cathay’s passenger network in North America will grow to a total of nine cities, including Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Toronto, and Vancouver. During the summer season, the airline will operate approximately 120 return flights per week across these nine North American destinations.
The Hong Kong-Seattle route will be served by the Airbus A350-900 aircraft. This advanced aircraft offers a premium travel experience, featuring full-flat beds in Business Class, spacious seating in Premium Economy, and world-class comfort in Economy Class.
The flight schedule for the initial phases is as follows:
Period: March 30, 2026 – May 31, 2026 and September 16, 2026 – October 24, 2026
- Flight CX852: Depart Hong Kong at 11:55 PM, Arrive Seattle at 9:00 PM (Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
- Flight CX851: Depart Seattle at 11:00 PM, Arrive Hong Kong at 3:10 AM +2 days (Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
This resumption highlights Cathay's commitment to rebuilding its international network and providing seamless connectivity for both business and leisure travelers between Asia and North America.