Cathay Pacific Launches 80th Anniversary Sale
Cathay Pacific is running an 80th Anniversary Sale from September 1 to September 21, 2026. Marking 80 years since the airline’s founding in 1946, the campaign offers up to 18% off, capped at 18,000 yen, on round-trip international tickets departing from Japan to destinations worldwide.
Business Class, Premium Economy and Economy Class are all eligible. Because the discount is capped by amount, higher cabins on long-haul routes are the easiest way to squeeze out the full 18,000 yen.
Three Promo Codes, All First-Come First-Served
The sale uses three separate promotion codes depending on destination and discount level. Each has a strict quota and ends once the limit is reached.
- To Hong Kong: CX80JP184 — up to 18% / max ¥18,000 off, first 180 bookings only
- All destinations except Hong Kong: CX80JP1856 — up to 18% / max ¥18,000 off, first 180 bookings only
- All destinations: CX80JP8456 — 8% off, first 1,800 bookings only
With just 180 slots each, the 18% codes are likely to disappear quickly after the sale opens. The 8% code, with 1,800 slots, should remain usable far longer. A practical approach is to try the 18% code first and switch to the 8% code if it returns an error.
Eligible Departure Airports: 12 Across Japan
In addition to Cathay Pacific’s own services from Sapporo/Chitose, Tokyo/Haneda, Tokyo/Narita, Nagoya/Chubu, Osaka/Kansai and Fukuoka, the sale also covers six airports served by codeshare flights with HK Express: Sendai, Komatsu, Hiroshima, Takamatsu, Okinawa/Naha and Ishigaki. That makes 12 departure points in total, giving regional travelers easy access to the global network via Hong Kong.
Destinations: Worldwide via the Hong Kong Hub
Beyond Hong Kong itself, the sale covers connecting routes across the network: Southeast Asia (Bangkok, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City), mainland China, India, the Middle East, Oceania (Sydney, Melbourne), Europe (London, Paris, Frankfurt) and North America (New York, Los Angeles, Vancouver). Long-haul Business and Premium Economy fares are the most likely to hit the full 18,000 yen cap.
Bonus Miles and a 28% Code for Next Time
Beyond fare discounts, membership perks are included. New members of Cathay’s loyalty programme receive 1,080 bonus miles, while members whose membership number contains an 8 or a 0 receive 866 bonus miles.
In addition, everyone who books during the campaign receives a 28% discount code valid on a future new Economy Class booking — value that carries over to your next trip.
Booking and Travel Periods
- Booking period: September 1 – September 21, 2026
- Departure period: September 10 – December 10, 2026
The window covers autumn holidays, foliage season and pre-holiday off-peak travel, but the year-end and New Year period is excluded. November through early December is often the sweet spot, with softer base fares as well.
Terms and Conditions
- Round-trip tickets only; one-way tickets are not eligible
- Multi-city itineraries covering two or more cities and itineraries with stopovers are excluded
- The promo code must be entered at the time of booking; it cannot be applied retroactively
- Actual discount rates and amounts vary by fare type and route; 18% / ¥18,000 is the maximum
- Each code ends as soon as its quota is filled
- Sale inventory is limited and not available on every flight or date
Summary
This 80th anniversary campaign combines fare discounts with bonus miles and a 28% code for a future booking, making it one of Cathay’s stronger promotions of the year. But with only 180 slots per 18% code, speed matters. Narrow down your destination and dates in advance so you can reach the promo code field as fast as possible.
Full details and bookings: https://www.traicy.com/link/CX