Cathay Pacific award flights
9 loyalty programs can book Cathay Pacific award flights: British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 3 more. Cathay Pacific loads its schedule 360 days before departure. Through Alaska Atmos Rewards you can only book it 330 days out, because that's when its own window opens.
Programs that book it
9
Schedule opens
360 days out
Shortest program window
330 days
Alaska Atmos Rewards
Alliance
oneworld
Programs that can book Cathay Pacific
Earliest-opening first. Each one opens on the later of the airline's schedule and its own booking window.
oneworldBritish Airways Club
Opens 360 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds+3
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Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
Opens 360 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
3-day hold by phone5 stopovers per round trip+5
oneworldFinnair Plus
Opens 360 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds1 stopover per round trip
oneworldIberia Club
Opens 360 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds
oneworldJAL Mileage Bank
Opens 360 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds3 stopovers per round trip
oneworldQantas Frequent Flyer
Opens 360 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds5 stopovers per round trip+2
oneworldQatar Airways Privilege Club
Opens 360 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
+2
oneworldAmerican AAdvantage
Opens 331 days before departure · program's window is shorter
24-hour holdRB
oneworldAlaska Atmos Rewards
Opens 330 days before departure · program's window is shorter
No holds1 stopover each way
What Cathay Pacific award flights cost
Miles one way on typical Cathay Pacific routes, from each program's award chart as the Award Flight Pricer reads it (as of November 2026). Taxes and fees are estimates for the direction shown; open a row to see what's in them. The fewest miles in business on each route are highlighted.
New York–Hong KongJFK–HKG · 8,060 mi
Search this route- Finnair PlusEconomy35,000Business85,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$46–256
US September 11 security fee. Includes Cathay Pacific carrier surcharges.
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubEconomy42,500Business85,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$6–176
US September 11 security fee. Partner carrier surcharges may apply.
- Iberia ClubEconomy42,500Business85,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$56–306
US September 11 security fee. Partner carrier surcharges vary and are passed on.
- JAL Mileage BankEconomy47,000Business85,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$180
US September 11 security fee. Includes Cathay Pacific fuel surcharges, which JAL Mileage Bank passes on; no booking fee.
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesEconomy38,000Business119,000Taxes & fees$204–208
US September 11 security fee; US international transportation tax. Includes Cathay Pacific fuel surcharges (same in every cabin); no booking fee.
- Qantas Frequent FlyerEconomy57,800Business143,000Taxes & fees$46–256
US September 11 security fee. Includes Cathay Pacific carrier surcharges.
- American AAdvantageEconomy37,500Business—Taxes & fees$6
US September 11 security fee. No carrier surcharges or AAdvantage booking fee.
- British Airways ClubEconomy51,500Business154,500Taxes & fees$31–256
US September 11 security fee. Includes Cathay Pacific carrier surcharges.
1 more program price this route in the Award Flight Pricer.
Hong Kong–ParisHKG–CDG · 5,959 mi
Search this route- JAL Mileage BankEconomy37,000Business60,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$229–238
Hong Kong departure tax, airport construction fee and security charge. Includes Cathay Pacific fuel surcharges, which JAL Mileage Bank passes on; no booking fee.
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubEconomy30,500Business63,750Taxes & fees$54–233
Hong Kong departure tax, airport construction fee and security charge. Partner carrier surcharges may apply.
- Iberia ClubEconomy30,500Business63,750Taxes & fees$104–363
Hong Kong departure tax, airport construction fee and security charge. Partner carrier surcharges vary and are passed on.
- Finnair PlusEconomy31,000Business72,500Taxes & fees$94–313
Hong Kong departure tax, airport construction fee and security charge. Includes Cathay Pacific carrier surcharges.
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesEconomy27,000Business91,000Taxes & fees$229–238
Hong Kong departure tax, airport construction fee and security charge. Includes Cathay Pacific fuel surcharges (same in every cabin); no booking fee.
- British Airways ClubEconomy31,000Business92,750Taxes & fees$79–313
Hong Kong departure tax, airport construction fee and security charge. Includes Cathay Pacific carrier surcharges.
- Qantas Frequent FlyerEconomy51,800Business125,400Taxes & fees$94–313
Hong Kong departure tax, airport construction fee and security charge. Includes Cathay Pacific carrier surcharges.
- American AAdvantageEconomy35,000Business—Taxes & fees$54–63
Hong Kong departure tax, airport construction fee and security charge. No carrier surcharges or AAdvantage booking fee.
1 more program price this route in the Award Flight Pricer.
Hong Kong–DubaiHKG–DXB · 3,678 mi
Search this route- JAL Mileage BankEconomy23,000Business42,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$229–238
Hong Kong departure tax, airport construction fee and security charge. Includes Cathay Pacific fuel surcharges, which JAL Mileage Bank passes on; no booking fee.
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubEconomy18,000Business42,500Taxes & fees$54–233
Hong Kong departure tax, airport construction fee and security charge. Partner carrier surcharges may apply.
- Iberia ClubEconomy18,000Business42,500Taxes & fees$104–363
Hong Kong departure tax, airport construction fee and security charge. Partner carrier surcharges vary and are passed on.
- Finnair PlusEconomy22,000Business55,000Taxes & fees$94–313
Hong Kong departure tax, airport construction fee and security charge. Includes Cathay Pacific carrier surcharges.
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesEconomy20,000Business60,000Taxes & fees$229–238
Hong Kong departure tax, airport construction fee and security charge. Includes Cathay Pacific fuel surcharges (same in every cabin); no booking fee.
- British Airways ClubEconomy20,750Business62,000Taxes & fees$79–313
Hong Kong departure tax, airport construction fee and security charge. Includes Cathay Pacific carrier surcharges.
- Qantas Frequent FlyerEconomy34,700Business90,000Taxes & fees$94–313
Hong Kong departure tax, airport construction fee and security charge. Includes Cathay Pacific carrier surcharges.
- American AAdvantageEconomy25,000Business—Taxes & fees$54–63
Hong Kong departure tax, airport construction fee and security charge. No carrier surcharges or AAdvantage booking fee.
1 more program price this route in the Award Flight Pricer.
Transferable points that reach Cathay Pacific
Through the programs above.
- Amex Membership RewardsBritish Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Iberia Club, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Chase Ultimate RewardsBritish Airways Club, Iberia Club
- Citi ThankYou RewardsAmerican AAdvantage, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Capital One MilesBritish Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Bilt RewardsAlaska Atmos Rewards, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Wells Fargo RewardsBritish Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Iberia Club
- Marriott BonvoyAlaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Amex Membership Rewards (UK)British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Iberia Club, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Rove MilesCathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- HSBC Rewards (UK)British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- RBC AvionAmerican AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
- Brex RewardsCathay Pacific Asia Miles, Qantas Frequent Flyer
Frequently asked questions
Which programs can book Cathay Pacific award flights?
British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, American AAdvantage and Alaska Atmos Rewards. Each has its own prices, taxes and rules, so compare a few before you transfer points.
How many miles does Cathay Pacific business class cost?
The cheapest programs charge, one way: New York–Hong Kong 85,000 with Finnair Plus, Hong Kong–Paris 60,000 with JAL Mileage Bank and Hong Kong–Dubai 42,000 with JAL Mileage Bank. Programs that price by date can cost more on busy days.
How much are taxes and fees on Cathay Pacific award flights?
On New York–Hong Kong they run from about $6 one way with Qatar Airways Privilege Club to as much as $306 with Iberia Club. With Iberia Club: US September 11 security fee. Partner carrier surcharges vary and are passed on.
When do Cathay Pacific award seats open?
Cathay Pacific loads its schedule 360 days before departure. Some programs search a shorter window, so you can only book it through them later: American AAdvantage (331 days) and Alaska Atmos Rewards (330 days).
Which transferable points can book Cathay Pacific flights?
Amex Membership Rewards (through British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Iberia Club and 2 more), Chase Ultimate Rewards (through British Airways Club and Iberia Club), Citi ThankYou Rewards (through American AAdvantage, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, JAL Mileage Bank and 2 more), Capital One Miles (through British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus and 3 more), Bilt Rewards (through Alaska Atmos Rewards, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 3 more), Wells Fargo Rewards (through British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and Iberia Club) and 6 more. Transfer only once you've found the seat, since transfers usually can't be reversed.
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Partners and booking windows change. Confirm award space on the program's site before you transfer points.