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    Cathay Pacific

    Exclusive Student fares

    Take advantage of exclusive fares, extra baggage allowance*1 and free changes to your booking with our student-only discount.  Our student fares are available regardless of the purpose of your trip, such as study abroad or short-term travel. 

    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. That’s why we’ve overhauled our student fares, so you can take advantage of exclusive prices, flexible booking options and extra baggage allowances*1 when travelling abroad.*2

    It’s easy to book. All you have to do is enter code JPSTUDENT when searching for your flight to reveal our student fares and benefits.*3

    *1 Only available for selected fare categories
    *2 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).
    *3 Subject to availability. 

    Student fare options

    Our redesigned Light, Essential and Flex Economy fares offer you more choices and more value than ever. And when you book a student ticket, we’ll throw in even more flexibility and benefits.*

    Economy Light

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

    Economy Essential

    Heading home? Take advantage of our increased baggage allowance.

    Economy Flex

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

     

    Category

    Economy Light

    Economy Essential

    Economy Flex

    Premium Economy*4

    Business

    Student fare discount Up to 15% discount*5 -
    Cabin baggage 1 piece, 7kg 1 piece, 7kg 1 piece, 7kg 1 piece, 7kg 1 piece, 10kg
    Checked baggage*6 1 piece, 23kg 2 pieces, 23kg each 2 pieces, 23kg each 2 pieces, 23kg each 2 pieces, 32kg each
    Student fare checked baggage - + 1 extra piece (to US only), 23kg + 1 extra piece (all destinations), 23kg + 1 extra piece (all destinations), 23kg + 1 extra piece (all destinations), 32kg
    Student fare flight changes Exclusive rate of USD50 Exclusive rate of USD20 Free Free Free
    Student fare cancellations*7

    Short haul : USD150

    Long haul : USD200

    Short haul : USD100

    Long haul : USD180

    Short haul : USD80

    Long haul : USD100

    Short haul : USD80

    Long haul : USD100

    Short haul : USD80

    Long haul : USD100

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    Free same-day earlier flight change - - check check

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    *4 Premium Economy and Business Class may not be available depending on the origin or destination.
    *5 Discount rates vary depending on the destination. Student fares are subject to availability and may be more expensive than regular fares.
    *6 Checked baggage allowances are applicable to Cathay Pacific operated flights only. Baggage size and piece restrictionsOpen a new window may apply.
    *7 Short haul : Hong Kong, Taipei Kaohsiung Taichung, Chinese Mainland, Greater Bay Area, Sotheast Asia, South Asia    Long haul : Middle East, Oceania, Europe, North America, Africa

    Required documents:

    Any one of the following : 

    • International Student Identity Card (ISIC)
    • A student ID or a documet with a student number issued by a school as stipulated in the Japanese School Education Law
    • Student visa
    • Other relevant documents issued by the education institution, such as an admission letter or acceptance confirmation

    You will be required to enter a number from one of the documents above, or if applicable, the issue date of other relevant documents issued by the education institution. 

    Passengers who purchase a Cathay Pacific student fare ticket must present any one of the above document 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).

    Departure Period: 1 April 2025 - 30 September 2026
    Book by: 30 September 2025
    Travel type: Return / One way*8
    Discount code: JPSTUDENT
    Points of departure:
    • Cathay Pacific routes

      Tokyo (Narita / Haneda), Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sapporo
    • Codeshare flights with Hong Kong Express and domestic connecting flights are available from the following airports*9.

      Wakkanai, Asahikawa, Kushiro, Obihiro, Memembetsu, Hakodate, Aomori, Misawa, Akita, Iwate, Shonai, Sendai, Fukushima, Shizuoka, Komatsu, Toyama, Okayama, Hiroshima, Izumo, Tottori, Yonago, Yamaguchi Ube, Tokushima, Matsuyama, Takamatsu, Kochi, Kitakyushu, Saga, Nagasaki, Oita, Kumamoto, Miyazaki, Kagoshima, Okinawa, Ishigaki, Miyako (Shimojishima)
    If your preferred airport is not available in the booking search panel, please contact our Customer Care to book.
    Destinations:
    • Hong Kong SAR: Hong Kong
    • Taiwan China: Taipei, Kaohsiung, Taichung, and Hualien
    • Chinese Mainland / East Asia: Guangzhou, Xiamen, Shanghai, Xi'an, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Wuhan, Chengdu, Wenzhou, Haikou, Chongqing, Beijing, Zhengzhou, Qingdao, Fuzhou, Ningbo, Urumqi, Sanya, Nantong, Wuxi, Quanzhou, Yiwu, Changzhou, Guiyang, and Ulaanbaatar
    • Greater Bay Area: Macau (Maritime), Shenzhen Shekou, Shenzhen Fuyong, Guangzhou Nansha, Guangzhou Pazhou, Humen (Dongguan), Zhuhai, and Zhongshan
    • Southeast Asia: Singapore, Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Koh Samui, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Kota Kinabalu, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Nha Trang, Da Nang, Phu Quoc, Phnom Penh, Manila, Cebu, Clark, Denpasar (Bali), Jakarta, and Surabaya
    • South Asia: Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru (Bangalore), Chennai, Hyderabad, Dhaka, Kathmandu and Colombo
    • Middle East : Dubai, Tel Aviv, Doha, and Riyadh
    • Southwest Pacific : Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Cairns, Auckland, Christchurch, Nadi/Fiji, and Port Moresby
    • Europe : London (Heathrow), Manchester, Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Munich*10, Brussels*11, Rome*12, Milan, Madrid, Barcelona, and Zurich
    • The Americas : New York (John F. Kennedy) , Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Boston, Dallas, Vancouver, Toronto, Mexico City, and Santiago
    • Africa : Johannesburg

    All cities where fares are displayed through the search are also eligible for this offer.*9

    Meet and Assist Service

    We understand this might be your first solo travel, as such, Cathay Pacific would like to offer you our Meet and Assist Service at the airport to ensure a smooth and hassle-free journey.

    Our welcoming staff will meet and greet you at the counter and provide assistance and guidance to the boarding gate. At transit and/or arrival terminal, travelers will be greeted and directed to the gate of the connecting flight or the immigration counter.

    This service can be requested thru "Manage booking"  after you made a reservation. Please note that the request must be done at least 48 hours prior to departure. 

    This service is only available on Cathay Pacific flights. This service may not be provided depending on a situation for the staff assignment on the day. 

    *8 Premium Economy one-way fares are not available. One-way Business Class fares are available only to Tel Aviv, Doha and Johannesburg.
    *9 The discount rate may vary when booking flights operated by carriers other than Cathay Pacific.
    *10 Scheduled to launch operation on 16 June 2025.
    *11 Scheduled to launch operation on 3 August 2025.
    *12 Scheduled to launch operation on 5 June 2025.

    See terms and conditions for complete details.
    If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us on LINE . (English: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

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