Hong Kong → Los Angeles freight rate

105 sailings · 6 carriers · transit 17–37 days

40HC $9,313 · 20ft $7,449 · ~19 days · ZIM

This week there are 105 sailings from Hong Kong to Los Angeles across 6 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $5,093 with HPL, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 17 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.

Sailing schedule

CarrierVesselVoyageServiceETDTransit20ft40HC
CMAOOCL LAVENDER0UPO7E1MASAX/CNXMN05/PEARLAS12026-07-1036d$6,466$7,596
HPLBUENOS AIRES EXPRESS2628EAN12026-07-1025d$4,893$6,113
ONEMAERSK FUKUOKA626SAUN2026-07-1128d$5,167$6,447
ONECAPE HELLAS0018WCCX2026-07-1332d$5,167$6,447
ONEONE SAN DIEGO627SAUN2026-07-1431d$5,167$6,447
ZIMHONG KONG YANTIAN BARGE859NQHK2026-07-1420d$9,108$11,378
ZIMHONG KONG YANTIAN BARGE860NQHK2026-07-1418d$9,108$11,378
ZIMZHAOQING HONG KONG BARGE79SQRD2026-07-1419d$9,108$11,378

About this route

Rates on the Hong Kong → Los Angeles lane are live carrier spot prices from public listings. They move week to week with capacity, fuel and demand, so we refresh them daily to help you time your booking. For a firm, all-in price including local charges and surcharges, request a quote and we match your shipment to a vetted forwarder.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to ship a container from Hong Kong to Los Angeles?

The current ocean spot rate from Hong Kong to Los Angeles is $9,313 for a 40ft HC container and $7,449 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.

How long does shipping from Hong Kong to Los Angeles take?

Ocean transit from Hong Kong to Los Angeles takes around 19 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.

Which carriers ship from Hong Kong to Los Angeles?

Carriers currently sailing this route include CMA, HPL, ONE, ZIM, HMM. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.

How often do ships depart from Hong Kong to Los Angeles?

We track 105 live sailings on the Hong Kong → Los Angeles lane, with multiple departures every week.

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