The Adelaide–Hong Kong flights for 2026–27
| Flight | Route | Times (local) | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| CX174 | Adelaide to Hong Kong | Departs 12:00, arrives about 6 pm | Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, plus Tuesday and Saturday from early December to late February |
| CX173 | Hong Kong to Adelaide | Departs 23:30, arrives 10:30 the next day | Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, plus Monday and Friday from early December to late February |
The season runs from 10 November 2026 to 27 March 2027. Schedule filings show the extra flights from 4 December 2026 to 26 February 2027. Every flight uses the Airbus A350-900, with Business, Premium Economy and Economy. The arrival time in Hong Kong is listed as 17:45 on some days and 18:15 on others, so check the time on your ticket.
This is Cathay's second summer season since it came back to Adelaide in November 2025. For the other airlines flying out of Adelaide this summer, see our Adelaide Airport international flights guide.
Checking in at Adelaide Airport
Cathay lists its check-in counters at Terminal 1, Level 2. They open 3 hours before departure and close exactly 60 minutes before. Cathay says it takes only electronic payments at Adelaide Airport, not cash. Its lounge there is the Plaza Premium Lounge in international departures.
Economy baggage
Cathay's Australian website lists three Economy fares:
- Economy Light: 1 checked bag, 23 kg
- Economy Essential: 2 checked bags, 23 kg each
- Economy Flex: 2 checked bags, 23 kg each
All three include one 7 kg cabin bag. For a family trip to India, Light usually isn't enough, so we price Essential as well. Cathay says your e-ticket receipt and Manage Booking show the exact allowance for your trip. Official pages: Cathay Economy fares and Cathay baggage information. Our baggage guide compares airlines.
Changing planes in Hong Kong
- Australian passport holders can visit Hong Kong without a visa for up to 90 days, according to Hong Kong's Immigration Department. That makes a night or two in the city easy to add.
- Indian passport holders don't need a visa if they are in direct transit by air and stay in the airport transit area. To leave the airport, Indian nationals must first complete Hong Kong's online pre-arrival registration (PAR), which allows a visit of up to 14 days.
- Other passports: check the Hong Kong Immigration visa list before you book.
Timing matters on the India connection. In late 2026, CX679 was scheduled to leave Hong Kong at 20:15 and reach Delhi at 00:10, about two hours after the Adelaide flight lands. On the way back, the Delhi flights we've seen reach Hong Kong in the morning, and the Adelaide flight leaves at 23:30, so expect a long wait. Australians can go into the city during it. Parents on Indian passports need PAR before they can leave the airport.
Where you can go from Hong Kong
India
In April 2026, Cathay flew to five Indian cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad, with about 45 return flights a week. For this northern winter, schedule filings show Delhi twice a day and flights to Mumbai, and Cathay's Australian site is showing fares to Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad. We check Bengaluru and Chennai for your dates. Amritsar isn't on Cathay's India network, so for Punjab see our Adelaide to Amritsar page.
Europe, Japan and North America
Cathay's 2026–27 winter schedule includes London Heathrow, Frankfurt, Milan, Tokyo Haneda, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Vancouver. That makes the Adelaide flight a one-stop option to London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Los Angeles and Vancouver.
Outside the season: via Melbourne or Sydney
Cathay doesn't fly from Adelaide between late March and early November. Its other Australian cities are Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney, so from Adelaide you would take a domestic flight first. We can price the domestic flight and the Cathay flights together and tell you how your bags will be handled before you book.
What it's good for, and what to watch
Good for
- A non-stop daytime flight out of Adelaide, with no change of plane in Australia.
- Premium Economy on every Adelaide flight, which can suit elderly parents.
- A short evening connection to Delhi on the schedules we've seen.
- Two 23 kg bags on Essential and Flex fares.
Watch-outs
- Seasonal only. Flights stop after 27 March 2027.
- Light fares include one bag, which is tight for wedding and family trips.
- Late arrivals in Delhi and a long wait in Hong Kong on the way home. Arrange a pick-up in Delhi in advance.
- Indian passports need PAR to leave Hong Kong airport during a long wait.
Talk to a real person about Cathay Pacific tickets
Fares and schedules change every day, so we don't publish prices on this page. For live fares on your dates, call or WhatsApp the Travel Care team on 0421 882 733. We're a family-run agency at 222 Henley Beach Road, Torrensville, booking flights since 2010, and we speak English, Hindi and Punjabi. Seen a cheaper fare somewhere else? Send us the screenshot and we'll see what we can do.
Last checked: 12 November 2026 by the Travel Care team.
