How to fly on the Boeing 747

Live departure airports, airlines and fares — updated from real observations.

The Boeing 747 is one of aviation's bucket-list aircraft. This page tracks where it is actually flying right now — based on the last 90 days of live observations — so you can pick a departure airport, check a date, and book a seat on one.

Where the Boeing 747 flies right now

Typical Boeing 747 fares

RouteMedianRange
Hong Kong → Singapore €129€128–€331
Hong Kong → Shanghai €130€93–€204
Newark → Frankfurt €468€411–€839
Boston → Frankfurt €482€480–€839
San Francisco → Frankfurt €516€510–€977

How to book a Boeing 747 flight

  1. Pick a departure airport above — these are confirmed Boeing 747 bases from live data.
  2. Use the search link: it pre-filters results to Boeing 747 flights only.
  3. No flights on your date? The search shows nearby dates and airports automatically.

Want the full picture — specs, safety record, operators? See the Boeing 747 aircraft guide.

FAQ

Which airlines fly the Boeing 747?

Based on the last 90 days: CLX, Cathay Pacific, NCA, Lufthansa, Korean Air, UPS.

What's the easiest airport to fly on a Boeing 747 from?

Hong Kong (HKG) currently has the most Boeing 747 routes (19 observed).

How do I make sure my flight is operated by a Boeing 747?

Aircraft swaps happen. Our search marks flights where the variant isn't confirmed by the airline's schedule, and re-checking close to departure reduces surprises.

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What you can do on Flight Finder

  • Search flights between any two airports with live fares.
  • By aircraft — pick a plane model (e.g. Boeing 787, Airbus A350) and see every route it flies from your origin.
  • Route map — click any airport worldwide to explore its destinations, or draw a radius to find nearby airports.
  • Global aviation safety — aviation accident database, 40,000+ records since 1980, with map and rankings by aircraft and operator.
  • NTSB safety feed — recent U.S. aviation accidents and incidents from the official NTSB CAROL database, updated daily.