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.
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 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 will be required to pay the fare difference for their flight.
*3 Subject to availability.
Until 10 February 2024, Cathay members can earn 3,000 bonus miles for student fare tickets. Not yet a member? Sign up now! Bonus miles offer limited to the first 100 tickets only, so book now and secure your seats!
*Cathay members who have added their membership number during the booking process are eligible. Members whose membership numbers are added or removed after the booking process will not be eligible for the bonus miles.
*Terms and conditions for bonus miles apply.
Enter 'JPSTUDENT' in the discount code field to search for flights and check that the discounted fare is displayed in search results. When entering your details, please ensure that your Cathay membership number is entered in the Frequent Flyer Programme field. If you enter it later, you will not be eligible for bonus miles.
Bonus miles will be credited to your account approximately three months after the end of the campaign. If no Cathay membership number is entered on your booking or removed from your booking, you will not be eligible for the bonus miles.
Taking advantage of your term break? Travel light with our great-value fares.
Heading home? Take advantage of our increased baggage allowance.
Embarking on your study abroad adventure? Take complete control over your booking.
Category | Economy Light | Economy Essential | Economy Flex | Premium Economy*4 | Business |
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Student fare discount | 10 - 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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*4 Premium Economy and Business Class may not be available depending on the origin or destination.
*5 Discount rates vary depending on the destination. This Code entitles you to 10 or 15% off the ticket fare price before the application of any taxes, applicable fees/charges, carrier surcharges or additional costs. 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 Kaoshun Taichun, 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 :
You will be required to enter your student ID number on the process of the booking. Be sure to enter the number or the issue date of other documents issued by the school. Passengers must present any one of the above document for verification when checking in at the airport. Passengers who are unable to present the required documents will be required to pay the fare difference for their flight. |
Departure Period: | 3 October 2023 - 31 March 2025 |
Book by: | 31 March 2024 |
Travel type: | Return / One way*8 |
Discount code: | JPSTUDENT |
Points of departure: |
Tokyo (Narita / Haneda), Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sapporo
Wakkanai, Asahikawa, Kushiro, Obihiro, Memembetsu, Hakodate, Aomori, Misawa, Akita, Iwate, Shonai, Sendai, Fukushima, Komatsu, Toyama, Okayama, Hiroshima, Izumo, Tottori, Yonago, Yamaguchi Ube, Tokushima, Matsuyama, Takamatsu, Kochi, Kitakyushu, Saga, Nagasaki, Oita, Kumamoto, Miyazaki, Kagoshima, Okinawa * If your preferred airport is not available in the booking search panel, please contact our Customer Care to book. |
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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.
See terms and conditions for complete details.
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Booking of more than 9 passengers is currently not available online. Please contact your local reservations office.
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