Overview: Cathay Pacific’s 80th Anniversary Special Fares (Round 2)
As the second round of its 80th anniversary celebrations, Cathay Pacific is selling “80th Anniversary Special Fares” exclusively on its official website from October 7 to October 14, 2026. The promotion covers round-trip tickets departing from Japan to destinations worldwide, with discounts of up to 8% in Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class.
A key feature of this sale is that no promo code is required. Simply select an eligible fare on the official website and the discount is applied, so there is no risk of missing out because you forgot to enter a code. With a sales window of just eight days, anyone planning a trip should consider booking early.
Sale Details at a Glance
- Promotion: 80th Anniversary Special Fares (Round 2)
- Sales period: October 7 – October 14, 2026
- Travel period: October 10, 2026 – June 30, 2027
- Discount: Up to 8% off
- Cabins: Economy, Premium Economy, Business Class
- Ticket type: Round trip
- Sales channel: Cathay Pacific official website only
- Promo code: Not required
- Official website: https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/ja_JP.html
Eligible Routes (Origins and Destinations)
Departure Airports in Japan
The sale covers the following six airports in Japan. With major cities from Hokkaido to Kyushu included, travelers living outside the Tokyo area can also depart from an airport close to home.
- Sapporo (New Chitose)
- Tokyo (Narita)
- Tokyo (Haneda)
- Nagoya (Chubu)
- Osaka (Kansai)
- Fukuoka
Destinations
Eligible destinations are listed as worldwide. Since Cathay Pacific is based in Hong Kong, you can consider not only nonstop flights to Hong Kong but also itineraries connecting via Hong Kong to Asia, Oceania, Europe, North America and beyond. However, you will need to search on the official website to confirm exactly which cities are included.
Eligible Booking Classes
The discounted booking classes for each cabin are as follows:
- Economy: N/Q
- Premium Economy: E
- Business Class: I
Note that eligible booking classes differ on some routes. Mileage earning rates and change or refund conditions may vary by booking class, so it is a good idea to check the fare rules before purchasing.
Prices and How the Discount Works
This announcement does not list specific fares by route. The discount is “up to 8%”, so not every fare will be reduced by a flat 8%. Actual prices vary depending on origin, destination, travel dates and seat availability, so enter your dates on the official website to check.
The discount may look modest, but on higher-priced Business Class tickets and long-haul routes, even 8% can add up to a meaningful amount. For example, on a round-trip fare of JPY 300,000, an 8% discount would equal JPY 24,000.
Making the Most of the Travel Period
The travel period runs from October 10, 2026 to June 30, 2027, spanning about nine months. It covers the autumn travel season, the year-end and New Year holidays, winter break, spring break and Golden Week, making this sale worth considering if you want to lock in long-holiday trips early.
However, during peak periods, seats in the discounted booking classes may be limited. If eligible fares do not appear for your preferred dates, try shifting your dates slightly earlier or later. Also, since travel starts on October 10, just three days after the sale opens, the fares may even work for last-minute trips.
How to Book
- Step 1: Visit the Cathay Pacific official website (https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/ja_JP.html).
- Step 2: Enter an eligible Japanese airport as your origin and your desired city as your destination, then search for a round trip.
- Step 3: Select an eligible fare from the search results (no promo code required).
- Step 4: Review the fare rules and booking class, then enter passenger details and complete your purchase.
Important Notes
- The fares are sold only on the official website; purchases through travel agencies or other booking sites are not covered by this sale.
- Only flights operated by Cathay Pacific are eligible. Codeshare flights operated by other airlines are excluded.
- The discount is up to 8%, and the actual discount rate may vary by fare and route.
- Eligible booking classes differ on some routes.
- The sale applies to round-trip tickets, so be sure to select a round trip when searching.
- Seats may be limited, and eligible fares could sell out even during the sales period.
- The treatment of fuel surcharges and airport taxes, as well as change and refund conditions, varies by fare, so be sure to check before purchasing.
Summary
Cathay Pacific’s second round of “80th Anniversary Special Fares” offers up to 8% off round-trip tickets from six airports in Japan to destinations worldwide. No promo code is needed, and the discount covers everything from Economy to Business Class. With sales ending on October 14, anyone considering overseas travel over the year-end holidays or next spring and beyond should check fares on the official website soon.