Cathay Pacific Airlines is announcing today new nonstop service from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Hong Kong in 2026. Cathay Pacific previously debuted service between SEA and HKG in 2019, before ending due to the worldwide pandemic. This marks the last pre-pandemic carrier to return to SEA and will boost international offerings from SEA to more than 60 in the coming year.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Cathay Pacific back to the Seattle market. Their return not only reconnects our region with a world-class airline, but also deepens our ties with Hong Kong, one of Asia’s most vibrant and dynamic cities,” said Sam Cho, Port of Seattle Commissioner. “This new service also offers travelers with seamless access to Cathay’s extensive network across Southeast Asia, Mainland China, and India. This is an exciting opportunity, opening doors, for both business and leisure travelers.”
Cathay Pacific Airlines’ new year-round route will operate five times per week on 250-seat Airbus A350-900 aircraft (38 business, 28 premium economy, 214 economy seats). As a oneworld carrier, Cathay Pacific passengers will also be able to connect in Seattle to/from Alaska’s extensive network across North America. For more information, see the Cathay Pacific announcement.
Flight details
| Route | Days | Depart | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HKG - SEA | M, T, Wed, Th, Sat | 1:30 p.m. | 10:10 a.m. (same day) | 11 hrs. 40 min. |
| SEA – HKG | M, T, Wed, Th, Sat | 11:50 a.m. | 4:45 p.m. +1 | 13 hrs. 55 min. |
International service at SEA
SEA currently offers 58 service options to 36 international destinations on 30 different airlines. Six new services have been announced so far to debut in 2026, pushing SEA over 60 international services. Six new international services also launched in 2025, and in 2024, SEA welcomed a record eight new international services to easily top pre-pandemic levels of 42 services to 26 destinations on 22 airlines.
Contact
Perry Cooper | SEA Airport
(206) 787-4923 | [email protected]
