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Students, we’ve got you covered

Whether you’re flying to study abroad, returning home, or planning a getaway in between terms, travel lies at the heart of life as an overseas student.

Take advantage of exclusive fares*, extra baggage allowance and free changes^ when you book our student-only discount codes USSTUDENT (for the United States) when traveling from Boston, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco or Chicago.

* Passengers who purchase a Cathay Pacific student fare ticket must present a valid International Student Identity Card (ISIC), student number, student visa or a letter of acceptance from the school for verification when checking in at the airport. Passengers who are unable to present the required documents for proof of student status will be required to pay the fare difference for their flight.

^ Only available for selected fare categories. Subject to availability. 

 

 Bonus 3,000  Asia miles 

1. The 3,000 bonus Asia miles Offer (the “Offer”) is valid from  October 3rd,  2023 To December 1st, 2023.

2. All cathay Members are eligible for a one-off 3,000 bonus miles by:

  • Booking student fares through the official website www.cathaypacific.com by entering discount code USSTUDENT. Any request to apply the discount code after checkout is not accepted.

3. Members are required to fill in their Cathay membership number during flight booking to qualify for the offer. 

4. Tickets that are reissued or refunded will not be entitled to the bonus miles. 

5. The offer is applicable to first 1200 new members or existent members to apply for the offer.

 6. The offer is intended for new Cathay members or existent Cathay members only and non-transferable, while cannot be used in conjunction with other welcome offers. 

7. The bonus miles will be credited into the eligible member’s account 8 weeks after the Promotion Period. 

8. Cathay Pacific Airways Limited reserves the right to vary, extend, terminate and/or cancel the Offer or amend these terms and conditions at any time without prior notice. 

9. In case of any disputes, the English version of terms and conditions shall prevail and the decision of Cathay Pacific Airways Limited shall be final. 

10. Other Cathay Membership Programme Terms and Conditions apply.

Student fare options

Our redesigned Light, Essential and Flex Economy faresOpen a new window offer you more choices and more value than ever. And when you purchase a Cathay Pacific student flight ticket, we’ll throw in even more flexibility and benefits.*

Light

Taking advantage of your term break? Travel light with our great-value fares.

Essential

Heading home? Take advantage of our increased baggage allowance.

Flex

Embarking on your study abroad adventure? Take complete control over your booking.

 

Category

Light

Essential

Flex

Student fare price Exclusive fare rate^
Cabin baggage 1 piece, 7kg 1 piece, 7kg 1 piece, 7kg
Checked baggage+ 1 piece, 23kg 3 pieces, 23kg each (to/from US) 3 pieces, 23kg each
Student fare flight changes Exclusive rate of USD50 Exclusive rate of USD20 Free
Free seat pre-selection - check check
(also applicable to extra legroom)
Free same-day earlier flight change - - check

To travel in true style, book Cathay Pacific's Premium Economy and Business student fares. On top of our unrivalled experience, we offer students three pieces of checked baggage and unlimited complimentary date changes on every booking.

Checked baggage allowances are applicable to Cathay Pacific operated flights only. Baggage size and piece restrictionsOpen a new window may apply.

 Booking details

Departure Period: 3 Oct 2023 - 2 Apr 2025
Book by: 3 Oct 2023 - 4 Apr 2024
Origin:
United States: Boston, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, Chicago
Trip Type
  • One-way
  • Round-trip
Cabin class:
  • Business
  • Premium Economy
  • Economy
Discount Code: USSTUDENT
Destinations
(single booking):
  • Australia: Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney
  • Cambodia: Phnom Penh
  • China: Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Shanghai, Wuhan
  • Hong Kong SAR: Hong Kong
  • India: Delhi, Mumbai
  • Indonesia: Jakarta, Surabaya
  • Japan: Osaka, Tokyo
  • Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur
  • Nepal: Kathmandu
  • New Zealand: Auckland
  • Philippines: Cebu, Manila
  • Singapore: Singapore
  • South Korea: Seoul
  • Taiwan China: Kaohsiung, Taipei
  • Thailand: Bangkok
  • United Arab Emirates: Dubai
  • Vietnam: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City

See terms and conditions for complete details.

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Class
Passengers
  1. The Offer applies to student age 31 or below (based on outbound departure date) with a valid International Student Identity Card (ISIC) or Student number.
  2. To enjoy the offer, customers must add the discount code on the flight search panel at www.cathaypacific.com. Any request to apply the discount code after checkout is not accepted. 
  3. The discount code cannot be used on Cathay Pacific mobile app or other channels.
  4. Children and infant discount not applicable.
  5. Offer is valid all year round; airfares differ according to destination.
  6. Tickets must originate from San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York (JFK),  Boston or Chicago and be issued in United States.
  7. Rebooking: USD50 (Economy Light), USD20 (Economy Essential), Free (Economy Flex, Premium Economy and Business Class). Changes must be made before the ticketed flight/date.
  8. Cancellation Fee:
    o Destinations in Asia: USD150 (Economy Light), USD100 (Economy Essential), USD80 (Economy Flex, Premium Economy and Business Class) per wholly unused ticket only. For partially used tickets, refund applied only if residual is available after deducting the applicable fare (same or higher class code) for the flown sector plus handling fee per ticket.
    o All other destinations: USD230 (Economy Light), USD180 (Economy Essential), USD100 (Economy Flex, Premium Economy and Business Class) per wholly unused ticket only. For partially used tickets, refund applied only if residual is available after deducting the applicable fare (same or higher class code) for the flown sector plus handling fee per ticket.
  9. No-show fee
    o Destinations in Asia: USD150 per ticket.
    o All other destinations: USD200 per ticket.
  10. Premium Economy Class may not be available on all flight segments. Where passengers choose to switch their booking after ticket issuance to a flight not offering Premium Economy Class, Economy Class seat will be offered without any fare refund.
  11. Fares displayed include taxes and carrier-imposed surcharges. All fares, government taxes and fees, and surcharges are subject to change at any time. For ticket cancellations, where applicable, the Hong Kong Passenger Security Charge, the Hong Kong Air Passenger Departure Tax, and the Hong Kong International Airport Construction Fee will be refunded without any administration fees.
  12. The fares detailed in this offer are subject to limited availability and offered on a first come, first served basis.
  13. For details regarding mileage accrual, please refer to www.asiamiles.com.
  14. Other terms and conditions apply.
  15. This offer is subject to change without prior notice.
  16. Cathay Pacific Airways Limited reserves the right of final decision on the offer.
  17. The discount code can only be applied to a maximum of five passengers per booking.