Cathay Pacific Launches 80th Anniversary Special Fares for 80 Hours Only
Cathay Pacific is selling its 80th Anniversary Special Fares exclusively on its official website to celebrate the airline’s 80th anniversary. The sale runs for just 80 hours, from noon on September 28, 2026 until 8:00 PM on October 1. Round-trip tickets in Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class between Japan and destinations worldwide are eligible for discounts of up to 18%.
No promo code is required: simply select an eligible fare when booking and the discount is applied automatically. The travel period runs for about nine months, from October 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. From autumn getaways to winter break, spring break and early summer trips, you can lock in discounted fares for a wide range of travel dates now.
Sale Overview
- Sale name: 80th Anniversary Special Fares
- Booking period: Mon, September 28, 2026 at noon – Thu, October 1 at 8:00 PM (80 hours only)
- Sales channel: Cathay Pacific official website only
- Discount: Up to 18% off
- Cabins: Economy, Premium Economy, Business
- Eligible tickets: Round-trip tickets between Japan and destinations worldwide
- Promo code: Not required (discount applied when you select an eligible fare)
- Travel period: October 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
- Sale details: https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/ja_JP.html
Departure Airports: 6 Airports in Japan
The sale covers six major airports across Japan, from Hokkaido to Kyushu.
- Sapporo/Chitose
- Tokyo/Narita
- Tokyo/Haneda
- Nagoya/Chubu
- Osaka/Kansai
- Fukuoka
In the Tokyo area, both Narita and Haneda are included. Even when departing from Tokyo, flight times and fares may differ by airport, so it is worth searching and comparing both while considering access from your home. Travelers outside Tokyo can also depart from New Chitose, Chubu, Kansai or Fukuoka.
Destinations: From Asia to Europe, North America, Oceania and Africa
Eligible destinations span the globe. The main cities announced are grouped by region below (other destinations are also included).
East Asia
Hong Kong, Taipei, Kaohsiung, Shanghai, Beijing
Southeast and South Asia
Singapore, Bangkok, Delhi
Middle East and Africa
Dubai, Johannesburg
Oceania
Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland
Europe
London, Paris, Frankfurt, Rome, Madrid
North America
New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver, Toronto
A key feature of this sale is its breadth, ranging from popular nearby cities such as Taipei, Kaohsiung, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing to long-haul routes to Europe, North America, Oceania and Africa. Because the discount is a percentage, long-haul routes and premium cabins with higher base fares tend to yield bigger savings. This sale is especially worth a look if you are planning a Business or Premium Economy trip to Europe, North America or Oceania.
About Fares
The announcement specifies a discount rate of up to 18%, but specific fares for each route have not been disclosed. As the words ‘up to’ suggest, not every route, cabin and date will receive the full 18% off; the discount is likely to vary by destination, cabin and departure date. Enter your departure city, destination, dates and cabin on the official website to see the actual price. Before confirming, also check whether fuel surcharges, airport fees and other taxes apply, and compare fares on a total-cost basis.
How to Book
- Go to the Cathay Pacific official website
- Enter your departure airport (one of the six eligible airports), destination, round-trip dates and cabin, then search
- Select an eligible 80th Anniversary Special Fare from the search results
- No promo code is needed; the discount is applied simply by selecting an eligible fare
- Enter passenger and payment details to complete your booking
Things to Check Before Booking
- Official website only: Tickets purchased through travel agencies, fare comparison sites or any channel other than the official website are not eligible.
- Sale ends October 1 at 8:00 PM: With only 80 hours available, book early if your travel dates are already set.
- Round-trip tickets only: The sale covers round-trip tickets to and from Japan. If you only need a one-way ticket, check the conditions carefully.
- Review the fare rules: Special fares may differ from regular fares in terms of change and refund eligibility, fees, checked baggage allowance and mileage accrual rates. Always review the fare rules before purchasing.
- Excluded dates and availability: Even within the travel period, eligible fares may not be offered on some dates, or seats may sell out. Check early, especially for peak periods such as the year-end holidays and spring break.
Summary
Cathay Pacific’s 80th Anniversary Special Fares offer up to 18% off round-trip tickets from six airports in Japan to destinations worldwide, for 80 hours only. Economy through Business Class are included, for travel departing by June 30, 2027. With no promo code required, booking is easy. If you are planning an overseas trip, check fares on the official website before the sale closes at 8:00 PM on October 1.
Sale details: https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/ja_JP.html