San Francisco – Hong Kong. $698 (Basic Economy) / $797 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes – The Flight Deal

Great flight deal to Hong Kong!

The Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software lists this fare at $753 for Regular Economy. When checking on Google Flights, you may find it priced at $698 (Basic Economy) or $797 (Regular Economy).

For $797, Air Canada offers a regular economy ticket that includes one checked bag and a standard carry-on.

Air Canada also has a Basic Economy fare at $698, but be aware of its restrictions:

• NO advance seat selections
• NO checked baggage included – $75 for the first bag and $100 for the second each way
• NO changes allowed
• NO cancellations permitted – if canceled after the 24-hour risk-free window, the Basic Economy ticket becomes worthless
• Many online travel agencies may not clearly label these fares as BASIC ECONOMY when booking with Air Canada

Hong Kong – Photo by wwikgren via Flickr, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0)

Sample Travel Date:

• This is just a SAMPLE travel date. For more availability, refer to the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” sections below.

Fare Availability:

• Valid for travel until mid-March or late April to mid-May and September to early December. Availability is limited for Monday through Thursday departures and returns. Must purchase at least 14 days before departure.

• Please note that while this fare is valid at the time of posting, it may no longer be available if this post is older than two days.

How to Search for Availability:

• This is for checking availability only. To purchase your tickets, navigate to the “How to Buy” section below.
• Use Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software with the following criteria:
  • Origin: SFO
  • Origin Advanced Routing Code:
    • Routing Codes: ac ac
    • Extension Codes: maxconnect 300
      • This instructs Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software to look for the Basic Economy fare. Enter those dates on Air Canada, and you’ll have the option to upgrade to a regular economy fare.
  • Destination: HKG
  • Return Advanced Routing Code:
    • Routing Codes: ac ac
    • Extension Codes: maxconnect 300
  • (Click on Advanced Codes link to enable advanced routing code input)
  • Select “See calendar of lowest fares”
  • Duration: “3-10” (This is just a sample; you may use any 7-day date range like 3-10, 7-14, etc.)
• Consult our Beginner’s Guide on How to Use Matrix by ITA Software for assistance.
• Learn How to Read Airfare Rules and Use Them to Your Advantage.

• The Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software search page should look like the example below when all values are correctly inputted.

• You cannot purchase tickets directly through Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software. To buy, follow the instructions in the “How to Buy” section below.

Fare Class:

Routing:

• SFO – YVR (Vancouver) – HKG (Hong Kong) – YVR – SFO

Stopover:

Mileage:

Air Canada is part of the Star Alliance and partners with United. Here’s how mileage is earned with United:

• Miles Flown: 14,356 miles or 4.8 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 5.5 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
• Redeemable Miles: 7,178 miles

How to Buy:

• Book through Google Flights using the dates identified on Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software.
  • Ensure you select “Book with Air Canada” for accurate pricing
  • Always use Google Flights first for pricing; entering the same dates directly on Air Canada won’t yield the same price.

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Background Information:

• Visa: US citizens do not require a visa. Other nationalities should verify using the TIMATIC Visa Database.
• Currency: Hong Kong Dollar (HKD). Exchange rate: $1 USD = 7.8 HKD.

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