Hong Kong
United StatesFreight rates from Hong Kong to Los Angeles.
FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Hong Kong (HKHKG) to Los Angeles (USLAX), 20 to 31 days in transit. Prices as of 27 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
Live rates Hong Kong to Los Angeles
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Container shipping cost Hong Kong to Los Angeles
Ocean freight per container in USD. Carrier prices are port to port before local charges; live quotes keep the terms the provider quoted. Reference prices with date and source, not an offer.
| Container | Source | From | Median | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20GP | Navo Rates | $6,094 | $7,673 | 13 sailings, updated 27 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Navo Rates | $7,605 | $10,088 | 18 sailings, updated 27 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $8,396 | $10,088 | 17 sailings, updated 27 Oct 2026 |
Source: Navo Rates, 18 priced sailings updated 7 Oct 2026 to 27 Oct 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Hong Kong to Los Angeles by shipping type
Lowest price we hold on this lane, in USD. Source: Navo Rates. Reference prices, not an offer: run a live search for a price you can book.
Other shipping types
- FTLFull truck load
- LTLLess than truck load
- BulkDry bulk and break bulk
- RoRoVehicles and rolling cargo
- Rail freightContainers and wagons by rail
Estimates: Navo Rates formula from comparable lanes, distance and fuel prices (VLSFO $816.5 per tonne, 2026-11-11), USD. Indicative, not bookable: request a rate on Navo Mesh or run a live search.
Road, bulk, RoRo and rail prices depend on cargo, weight and dates: open a live search or request rates on Navo Mesh below.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Hong Kong to Los Angeles
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 HMMOne Henry Hudson · PS3 | 11 Nov 2026 | 1 Dec 2026 | 24 d | $6,094 | $7,605 | n/a |
 CMA CGMOocl San Francisco · DAH/TWS/PEARLAS1 | 11 Nov 2026 | 12 Dec 2026 | 31 d · via | $7,146 | $8,396 | $8,396 |
| CMA CGMApl Chongqing · PEARLAS1 | 13 Nov 2026 | 5 Dec 2026 | 22 d · via | $7,146 | $8,396 | $8,396 |
| CMA CGMOocl Egypt · SAX/PEARLAS1 | 14 Nov 2026 | 5 Dec 2026 | 21 d · via | $7,146 | $8,396 | $8,396 |
| CMA CGMOocl Tbn 27 · DAH/TWS/PEARLAS1 | 18 Nov 2026 | 19 Dec 2026 | 31 d · via | $7,401 | $8,696 | $8,696 |
 Hapag-LloydSeaspan Belief · AS2 | 11 Nov 2026 | 8 Dec 2026 | 27 d · via | $7,673 | $10,088 | $10,088 |
| Hapag-LloydMsc Lella · AN2 | 13 Nov 2026 | 12 Dec 2026 | 29 d · via | $7,673 | $10,088 | $10,088 |
| Hapag-LloydOne Sphere · AN1 | 13 Nov 2026 | 12 Dec 2026 | 29 d · via | $7,673 | $10,088 | $10,088 |
Shipping lines from Hong Kong to Los Angeles
3 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hapag-Lloyd | 13 | 20 d | $7,673 | $10,088 | $10,088 |
| CMA CGM | 4 | 21 d | $7,146 | $8,396 | $8,396 |
| HMM | 1 | 24 d | $6,094 | $7,605 | n/a |
Container shipping cost from Hong Kong to Los Angeles
On Hong Kong to Los Angeles the cheapest ocean freight we see is $6,094 for a 20GP, $7,605 for a 40GP and $8,396 for a 40HC.
Across 17 priced sailings the 40ft rate runs from $8,396 to $10,088, with a median of $10,088. The spread is the carrier, the vessel and the week: the same box can cost 20% more on a different sailing.
Carrier prices are ocean freight, port to port, before origin and destination terminal handling, documentation, customs and any trucking.
Shipping from Hong Kong to Los Angeles
18 sailings from Hong Kong to Los Angeles carry a published price between 11 Nov 2026 and 8 Dec 2026.
Scheduled transit is 20 to 31 days port to port; 1 of the 18 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM and HMM.
By sea Hong Kong to Los Angeles is 6,427 nautical miles, about 19.1 days of pure steaming at 14 knots. Liner services take longer because they call at other ports on the way.
Freight rates from Hong Kong to Los Angeles: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 7 Oct 2026 and 27 Oct 2026. Each figure is a list price for one sailing, not an offer: availability and the final price are confirmed when you request a quote.
Prices on this page are a snapshot from 27 Oct 2026. A live search above checks today's rates for your box and date.
FAQ
How much does it cost to ship a container from Hong Kong to Los Angeles?
The lowest price we hold for Hong Kong to Los Angeles is $6,094 per 20GP, $7,605 per 40GP and $8,396 per 40HC. Carrier prices are port to port, before local charges. Prices change every week; run a live search for today's rates.
How long does shipping from Hong Kong to Los Angeles take?
Carriers schedule 20 to 31 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 6,427 nm, about 19.1 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Hong Kong to Los Angeles?
Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM and HMM have priced sailings or quotes on this lane.
Can I book these freight rates?
No, they are reference prices from Navo Rates with their date. To book, run a live search or request a quote: the price you get there is confirmed by the carrier or forwarder.
What is included in the price?
Carrier prices cover ocean freight for one container, port to port. Terminal handling, documentation, customs clearance, inland transport and insurance are extra unless a live quote says it includes them.
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All lanes: freight rates by country, Hong Kong to United States, from Hong Kong, to United States. Distance and transit: Hong Kong to Los Angeles shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.
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