Introducing new, more flexible student fares

Students, we’ve got you covered

With more choices of points of departure and and destinations, our Student Fares are even more convenient. We can take you from airports across Japan to over 60 destinations.

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

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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.

Student fare options

Our redesigned Light, Essential and Flex Economy faresOpen a new window 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.

To travel in true style, book our Premium Economy and Business student fares.

Category	Economy Light	Economy Essential	Economy Flex	Premium Economy*⁴	Business*⁴
Student fare price	*10 - 15% discount⁵**
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 cancellations⁷**	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
Free seat pre-selection	-		(also applicable to extra legroom)
Free same-day earlier flight change	-	-		(only applicable to Flex fare)	(only applicable to Flex fare)
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*⁴ Premium Economy and Business Class may not be available depending on the origin or destination. Business Light fares are not eligible. Business Class fares to Taipei, Kaoshun, Taichun, Greater Bay Area, Chinese Mainland, Southeast Asia, South Asia and Middle East are subject to availability and may be more expensive than regular fares.

*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. Fares are subject to availability.

*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

Booking details

Required documents:	Any one of the following : ISIC card A student ID or a documet with a student number issued by a school as stipulated in the Japanese School Education Law Student visa Proof of student status, such as a letter of admission or certificate from the school where you will study, which must include your student number or document number You will be required to enter your student ID number on the process of the booking. Be sure to enter the number found on one of the documents above. 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:	24 May 2022 - 31 March 2024
Book by:	31 March 2023
Travel type:	Return / One way*⁸
Discount code:	JPSTUDENT
Points of departure:	Tokyo (Narita / Haneda), Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sapporo
Destinations:	Hong Kong Taipei, Kaoshun, Taichun Chinese Mainland : Beijing, Chengdu, Fuzhou, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Qingdao, Shanghai(Pudong), Wuhan, Xiamen Greater Bay Area : Macau (Taipa), Shenzhen Shekou, Shenzhen Fuyong, Guangzhou Lin Fa Shan, Guangzhou Nansha, Humen (Dongguan), Zhuhai, Zhongshan Southeast Asia : Singapore, Bangkok, Phuket, Manila, Cebu, Jakarta, Denpasar / Bali, Surabaya, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Nha Trang, Phnom Penh, Kuala Lumpur South Asia : Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Colombo Middle East : Dubai, Tel Aviv, Doha Southwest Pacific : Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Auckland, Christchurch, Nadi/Fiji, Port Moresby Europe : London (Heathrow), Manchester, Paris, Frankfurt, Rome, Milan, Amsterdam, Zurich, Madrid, Barcelona The Americas : New York (John F. Kennedy) , Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Boston, Vancouver, Tronto Africa : Johannesburg
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 my 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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Terms and conditions

The Offer applies to students or recent graduates aged 31 and below (based on outbound departure date) holding a valid student identification card or acceptance letter issued by an educational institute from any country. A International Student Identity Card (ISIC), proof of a student visa will also be accepted as proof of student status. Proof must be valid at the time of travel.
To enjoy the offer, customers must add the discount code on the flight search panel at www.cathaypacific.com. Any request to apply the discount code after checkout is not accepted.
The discount code can only be applied to a maximum of five passengers per booking.
The discount code cannot be used on Cathay Pacific mobile app or other channels.
Children and infant discount not applicable.
Offer is valid all year round; airfares differ according to destination.
Tickets must originate and be issued in Japan.
Rebooking: USD50 (Economy Light), USD20 (Economy Essential), Free (Economy Flex, Premium Economy and Business Class). Changes must be made before the ticketed flight/date.
Shor haul cancellation Fee : USD150 (Economy Light), USD100 (Economy Essential), USD80 (Economy Flex, Premium Economy and Business Class) per ticket for wholly unused ticket only. For partially used tickets, refund applied only if residual is available after deducting the applicable fare (same or higher class code) for the transportation used plus handling fee per ticket. (Short haul : Hong Kong, Taipei Kaoshun Taichun, Chinese Mainland, Greater Bay Area, Sotheast Asia, South Asia)
Long haul cancellation Fee : USD230 (Economy Light), USD180 (Economy Essential), USD100 (Economy Flex, Premium Economy and Business Class) per ticket for wholly unused ticket only. For partially used tickets, refund applied only if residual is available after deducting the applicable fare (same or higher class code) for the transportation used plus handling fee per ticket. (Long haul : Middle East, Oceania, Europe, North America, Africa)
No-show fee: USD150 for short haul, USD200 for long haul.
Premium Economy Class may not be available on all flight segments. Where passengers choose to switch their booking after ticket issuance to a flight not offering Premium Economy Class, Economy Class seat will be offered without any fare refund.
Fares displayed include taxes and carrier-imposed surcharges. All fares, government taxes and fees, and surcharges are subject to change at any time. For ticket cancellations, where applicable, the Hong Kong Passenger Security Charge, the Hong Kong Air Passenger Departure Tax, and the Hong Kong International Airport Construction Fee will be refunded without any administration fees.
The fares detailed in this offer are subject to limited availability and offered on a first come, first served basis.
Flights must be booked and paid online at Cathay Pacific Japan website on or before 30 September 2022 (23:59 Japan time) . The code is not applicable for purchase via Cathay Pacific mobile app.
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.
The outbound flight can be changed within the eligible departure period of this discount code. For multiple destinations, changes can be made from second flight onwards in accordance to the terms of the fare types.
This Code cannot be redeemed against taxes, supplier fees, cancellation or change fees, administrative fees or other miscellaneous charges, which are the sole responsibility of the customer.
This Code has no cash value and cannot be redeemed or exchanged for cash. This Code may not be transferred or sold and will not be replaced if it is damaged, lost or stolen.
Codes obtained through unauthorized channels, mutilated, altered, copied, forged, damaged, manipulated, or tampered with in any way will be deemed void. This Code will not be accepted if the code number is invalid or does not match the code numbers on our system, which shall be conclusive and final.
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Other terms and conditions apply.
This offer is subject to change without prior notice.
Cathay Pacific Airways Limited reserves the right of final decision on the offer.

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