Take advantage of exclusive fares, extra baggage allowance and discounted rebooking fee with our student flight discount code NZSTUDENT*.
Travel lies at the heart of being an international student. Whether you're flying to study abroad, returning home, or planning a holiday on your break, we have a discount to help get there. Simply enter our student flight discount code NZSTUDENT* when searching for your flights to enjoy our exclusive student fares and benefits.
*Terms and conditions apply.
Economy class
Premium Economy class
Business class
Until 16 November 2025
1 April 2025 to 25 September 2026
Booking of more than 9 passengers is currently not available online. Please contact your local reservations office.
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Our student flight discount covers all destinations on our network, including Hong Kong SAR, Chinese Mainland, Asia, Europe and North America.
Extra checked baggage allowance to North America for Economy Essential fare and all destinations for Economy Flex, Premium Economy and Business class fares.
Our student flight discount extends to our Premium Economy and Business class fares.
Explore the world with an exclusive discount across destinations on our network to Hong Kong SAR, Chinese Mainland, Asia, Europe, the UK and North America.
Economy Light and Essential fare category can enjoy a discounted change fee.
Our Light, Essential and Flex Economy faresOpen a new window offer you more choices and value.
Enter our student flight discount code NZSTUDENT to view our student fares and benefits
Taking advantage of your term break? Travel light with our great-value fares.
Heading home? Use this fare to receive an increased luggage allowance.
Moving abroad for the start of the academic year? Take complete control.
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Essential |
Flex |
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Student fare price | 10% discount* | ||
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 23kg (to US/Canada only) | + 1 extra piece 23kg (all destinations) |
Student fare flight changes | Discounted rate of NZD85 | Discounted rate of NZD34 | Free |
Free seat pre-selection | - | ![]() |
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Free same-day earlier flight change | - | - | ![]() |
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To make it easier for you to book with us, we offer a range of payment options including Alipay and WeChat Pay.
*Only available for selected fare categories. Extra baggage allowances and free booking changes are only available for selected fare categories. All benefits are subject to availability. Document proof must be brought to check-in at the airport for verification. Those who are unable to present the required documents are required to pay the fare difference for their flight.
*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. Passengers may apply for a refund on the fully or partially unused Student Fare ticket, subject to the applicable refund charges (if any).