Please upgrade your web browserYou’re using a browser that we don’t support. To get the best experience using our site, we recommend you upgrade to a newer browser – please see our supported browsers list.
  • Sign in / uponeworld
    Please upgrade your web browserYou’re using a browser that we don’t support. To get the best experience using our site, we recommend you upgrade to a newer browser – please see our supported browsers list.
    Cathay Pacific
    Best Economy Class, More Benefits

    Enjoy the perks of Essential & Flex with our exclusive online deals brand

    What is Essential/Flex brand?
    "Essential" and "Flex" refer to branded fare options within Economy class, each offering different levels of benefits and flexibility.

    icon
    Booking period

    27 May 2025 

    - 31 August 2025

    Travel period

    27 May 2025 -

    31 December 2025

    icon
    Top destinations#
    • Southeast Asia: Denpasar(Bali), Phuket, Singapore, Bangkok*, Jakarta, Surabaya, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Surabaya, Cebu, Manila, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh
    • Southwest Pacific: Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Auckland
    icon
    Cabin and itinerary
    • Essential & Flex brand on Economy class 
    • Round trip

    * Discount is not applicable for Light brand.

    icon
    Recommended for:
    • Those traveling with kids and want complimentary 2 checked bags + advance seat selection and more.
    • Those flying long-haul and value flexible date changes and more.

     

    # Discounted real-time fares are automatically displayed when searching for flights.
    * To apply the discount to Bangkok, you must search as BKK (discount does not apply to DMK). Terms and conditions apply.

    Select a departure city
    We’re having trouble loading our list of destinations. Please refresh the page or try again later.
    Select a destination
    We’re having trouble loading our list of destinations. Please refresh the page or try again later.
    • Return
    • One way
    Select cabin class and number of passengers

    Booking of more than 9 passengers is currently not available online. Please contact your local reservations office.

    Adults (12+)
    1
    Children (2 to 11)
    0
    Infants (under 2)
    0

    ① Save with Essential & Flex 

    Why choose Essential?

    If you add baggage and pre-seat selection after booking with the Light brand, it could cost you up to KRW1,609,500 for a round trip Incheon-Melbourne.
    Book with Essential and save up to KRW624,800 — effortlessly and smartly!

    Example

    (05 August basis)

    Light ticket + additinal charges When booking with Essential fare Essential fare savings
    Incheon ↔ Bali KRW801,600

    Light Economy class ticket + KRW461,600

    (Round-trip additional baggage USD240 + Paid seat selection for round trip KRW78,000)
    KRW465,600 KRW336,000
    Incheon ↔ Melbourne KRW1,609,500

    Light Economy class ticket + KRW683,600

    (Round-trip additional baggage USD340 + Paid seat selection for round trip KRW153,000)
    KRW1,144,700 KRW464,800

    ② Essential & Flex fare benefits by destination

    Southeast Asia: Fly smart and save with Essential or Flex

    Planning a family trip or a month-long escape in Southeast Asia?
    Start your journey stress-free with an Essential or Flex fare. Enjoy two free pieces of checked baggage for family travel, free advance seat selection and free itinerary changes, plus much more besides. You'll have all the essential travel benefits without any hassle.

    Southwest Pacific: Fly smart and save with Essential or Flex

    Are you going on a long trip to Australia for the vacation or a Working holiday?
    With the Essential or Flex fare, enjoy extra baggage and spacious seating — perfect for studying abroad, a working holiday, or an extended getaway to Australia or New Zealand. Pack everything you need for the journey ahead, and travel with comfort and peace of mind.

    * The stated lowest fare is based on the lowest available price as of 05 August 2025, and is subject to change.

     

    ③ Special Essential & Flex fares by destination^

    City Original Essential fare After discount
    Bangkok KRW499,200 KRW481,200
    Bali KRW483,600 KRW465,600
    Singapore KRW533,700 KRW515,700
    Jakarta KRW485,900 KRW467,900
    Sydney KRW1,197,000 KRW1,154,000
    Melbourne KRW1,187,700 KRW1,144,700
    Perth KRW1,165,000 KRW1,122,000
    Auckland KRW1,178,100 KRW1,135,100

    ^ Discount amounts vary by destination, and the discounted fares are automatically reflected when you search for flights. The displayed fares are inclusive of taxes as of 05 August, and may be subject to change.

    ④ Overview of Economy Essential & Flex fare benefits

      Light Essential Flex
    Cabbin baggage(7kg) IYK IYK IYK
    Checked baggage(23kg) IYK IYK IYK
    Free seat pre-selection   IYKRegular seats IYKExtra legroom
    Free flight changes      IYK
    Earn status points and miles IYK IYK IYK
    Upgrade with miles / Standby for earlier flight   IYK IYK