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    Cathay Pacific

    Best Economy Class, More Benefits

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

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    Booking period

    27 May 2025 

    - 31 August 2025

    Travel period^

    27 May 2025 -

    31 December 2025

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    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
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    Cabin and itinerary
    • Essential & Flex brand on Economy class 
    • Round trip

    * Discount is not applicable for Light brand.

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    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.

    ① Special Essential & Flex fares by destination^

     

    Economy class Original Essential fare After discount
    Bangkok KRW 498,500 KRW 452,300
    Bali KRW 501,900 KRW 458,400
    Singapore KRW 530,100 KRW 486,600
    Jakarta KRW 483,300 KRW 439,800
    Sydney KRW 1,190,200 KRW 1,118,900
    Melbourne KRW 1,181,000 KRW 1,109,700
    Perth KRW 1,158,200 KRW 1,086,900
    Auckland KRW 1,172,500 KRW 1,101,200

    ^ 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 10 June, and may be subject to change.

    ② 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                               seats
    Free flight changes      IYK
    Earn status points and miles IYK IYK IYK
    Upgrade with miles   IYK IYK
    Standby for earlier flight     IYK

    ③ 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 KRW683,600 for a round trip Incheon-Melbourne.
    Book with Essential and save up to KRW551,900 — effortlessly and smartly!

    Example (10 June basis) Incheon Bangkok Incheon Melbourne
    When booking with Essential fare on Economy class KRW 452,300 KRW 1,109,700

    After ticket issuance, additional charges will apply for:

    1. Additional checked baggage

    2. Paid seat selection

    KRW867,400

    Flight fare + KRW461,600

    (Round-trip additional baggage USD240 + Paid seat selection for round trip KRW131,600)

    KRW1,661,600

    Flight fare + KRW683,600

    (Round-trip additional baggage USD340 + Paid seat selection for round trip KRW213,600)

    Essential fare savings KRW415,100 KRW551,900

    ④ 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 10 June 2025, and is subject to change.