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    Cathay Pacific

    Students, we've got you covered

    Take advantage of exclusive fares up to 30% discount, extra baggage allowance and free changes+ to your booking with our student-only discount code IDSTUDENT.

    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. That’s why we’ve overhauled our student fares. Simply enter code IDSTUDENT when searching for your flight to reveal our student fares and benefits^.

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    Sale period

    From now until 30 September 2025

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    Travel period

    From now to 31 March 2026

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    Discount Code

    IDSTUDENT

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    Departing from

    Jakarta (CGK), Surabaya (SUB), Denpasar (DPS)

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    +Only available for selected destinations and fare categories. 

    *Passengers who purchase a Cathay Pacific student fare ticket must present valid proof of their student identity, which includes a valid International Student Identity Card (ISIC), student visa, or other relevant documents issued by the education institution, such as an admission letter or acceptance confirmation, for verification when checking in at the airport. If passengers are unable to present the required proof of student status upon request, but wish to travel on the same flight, they will need to purchase a new non-student fare ticket, which is subject to seat availability. Passenger may apply for a refund on the fully or partially unused Student Fare ticket, subject to the applicable refund charges (if any).

    ^Subject to availability.

    Student flight options

    Our Light, Essential and Flex Economy fares offer you more choices and value.

    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 2 pieces, 23kg each 2 pieces, 23kg each
    Student fare checked baggage - + 1 extra piece (to US/Canada only), 23kg + 1 extra piece (all destinations), 23kg
    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
    Status points and miles check check check
    Upgrade with miles - check check

    To travel in true style, book our 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 restrictions may apply.

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