Cathay Pacific Cancellation Policy (2026) — Change Fees, Refunds & How to Cancel
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).
24-Hour Rule
Yes — free cancellation within 24 hours of booking. 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).
Cancellation Fees
| Fare Class | Fee |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Change Fees
| Fare Class | 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 |
Refund Method
Original form of payment or travel credit depending on fare rules.
Same-Day 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
- Log in to 'Manage Booking' on the Cathay Pacific website.
- Select the flight you wish to cancel.
- Review the cancellation fees and refund amount.
- Confirm the cancellation and receive a confirmation email.
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
- What is Cathay Pacific cancellation policy?
- Cathay Pacific cancellation policy allows free cancellation within 24 hours of booking (must be booked 7+ days before departure for US flights). After 24 hours: Main Cabin — fee applies (essential fares) or free (flex fares). Basic Economy — non-refundable (light fares).
- 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.