Cathay Pacific Cancellation & Change Policy (2026)

Last updated: May 1, 2026

Quick Answer

Cathay Pacific offers free cancellation within 24 hours of booking. After that, Main Cabin and above: fee applies (essential fares) or free (flex fares). Basic Economy: non-refundable (light fares).

24-Hour Free Cancellation

Full refund within 24 hours of booking if the ticket was purchased at least 7 days before departure (applicable for flights to/from the US).

Change Fees by Fare Class

Fare Class	Change Fee
basic Economy	Not permitted or high fee (Light fares)
main Cabin	Permitted with a fee (Essential fares) or free (Flex fares)
premium	Permitted with a fee or free depending on fare type
business	Permitted with a fee or free depending on fare type

Cancellation Fees & Refund Type

Fare Class	Cancellation Policy
basic Economy	Non-refundable (Light fares)
main Cabin	Fee applies (Essential fares) or free (Flex fares)
premium	Fee applies or free depending on fare type
business	Fee applies or free depending on fare type

How Refunds Work

Original form of payment or travel credit depending on fare rules.

Same-Day Flight Change

Permitted for certain fare classes (e.g., Flex) subject to availability and fees.

No-Show Policy

No-show fees apply, and subsequent flight segments may be cancelled.

How to Cancel Your Cathay Pacific Flight

1Log in to 'Manage Booking' on the Cathay Pacific website.
2Select the flight you wish to cancel.
3Review the cancellation fees and refund amount.
4Confirm the cancellation and receive a confirmation email.

Expert Tips

💡 Check your fare conditions before booking, as Light fares are highly restrictive.

💡 Cancel at least 24 hours before departure to avoid no-show fees.

💡 For US flights, take advantage of the 24-hour free cancellation rule.

💡 Consider purchasing travel insurance for unexpected cancellations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I cancel a Cathay Pacific flight for free?▼

Yes — Full refund within 24 hours of booking if the ticket was purchased at least 7 days before departure (applicable for flights to/from the US). Fee applies (Essential fares) or free (Flex fares)

What is Cathay Pacific's change fee?▼

Main Cabin: Permitted with a fee (Essential fares) or free (Flex fares). Basic Economy: Not permitted or high fee (Light fares).

How do I get a refund from Cathay Pacific?▼

Original form of payment or travel credit depending on fare rules.

What happens if I no-show on Cathay Pacific?▼

No-show fees apply, and subsequent flight segments may be cancelled.

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Cathay Pacific Cancellation & Change Policy (2026)

24-Hour Free Cancellation

Change Fees by Fare Class

Cancellation Fees & Refund Type

How Refunds Work

Same-Day Flight Change

No-Show Policy

How to Cancel Your Cathay Pacific Flight

Expert Tips

Frequently Asked Questions

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