Cathay to Operate Hong Kong–Seattle Route with 5 Weekly Flights Starting March 30, 2026

Cathay (Headquarters: Hong Kong; CEO: Ronald Lam), through its airline business Cathay Pacific, resumed direct flight operations between Hong Kong and Seattle, USA, on March 30, 2026. Operating five times a week, this route serves as the only direct flight connecting the airline's home base of Hong Kong with Seattle, a vibrant hub of culture and technology in Washington State.

With this addition, Cathay's passenger network in North America expands to a total of nine cities: Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Toronto, Vancouver, and now Seattle. This summer, the airline will operate approximately 120 round-trip flights per week to these nine North American destinations.

The Hong Kong–Seattle route is operated by the Airbus A350-900, offering a full-flat bed in Business Class, spacious seating in Premium Economy, and a comfortable travel experience in its world-renowned Economy Class.

The flight schedule is as follows:

March 30, 2026 – May 31, 2026 and September 16, 2026 – October 24, 2026

Flight No. | Departure | Destination | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Operating Days CX852 | Hong Kong (HKG) | Seattle (SEA) | 13:25 | 10:05 | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat CX853 | Seattle (SEA) | Hong Kong (HKG) | 11:45 | 16:45 (+1) | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat

June 1, 2026 – September 15, 2026

Flight No. | Departure | Destination | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Operating Days CX852 | Hong Kong (HKG) | Seattle (SEA) | 13:25 | 10:20 | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat CX853 | Seattle (SEA) | Hong Kong (HKG) | 12:25 | 16:45 (+1) | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat

The Seattle route also expands options for cargo transport. In addition to the approximately 40 weekly round-trip freighter flights Cathay Cargo operates to North America during the peak summer season, the airline will further strengthen transport capacity by utilizing the belly space of these passenger flights.

As part of Cathay's 80th-anniversary celebrations, the inaugural flight of the resumed Hong Kong–Seattle route was operated by a special Airbus A350 aircraft featuring the iconic "lettuce sandwich" livery. This special livery honors the 80-year history of supporting Hong Kong, its people, and its customers since the company's founding in 1946.

Comments from Lavinia Lau, Cathay Chief Customer and Commercial Officer: "As we celebrate '80 Years Together' connecting Hong Kong to the world, the resumption of the Seattle route demonstrates the deepening ties between two cities that lead the world in innovation, culture, and commerce. Seattle's spirit of creativity and entrepreneurship resonates with the vitality of Hong Kong, making this route highly significant for us."

"Furthermore, through a total investment of over HK$100 billion in aircraft, cabins, lounges, and digital fields, the Cathay Group is committed to providing a seamless and high-quality travel experience, whether for travel to Hong Kong or for connections to over 100 destinations worldwide. The launch of this route enhances convenience for both business and leisure travelers and helps further strengthen Hong Kong's position as an international aviation hub."

For more information on Cathay Pacific, please visit www.cathaypacific.com.