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Cathay Pacific Flights, Routes & Travel Guide

Explore the latest Cathay Pacific (CX) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.

Last updated: October 2026
IATA: CXoneworldFounded 1946HQ: Cathay City, Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong
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About Cathay Pacific

Explore the latest Cathay Pacific (CX) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.

Cathay Pacific is the national carrier of Hong Kong. It was founded on September 24, 1946, and is headquartered in Cathay City, Hong Kong International Airport, Chek Lap Kok. Hong Kong is the main hub of the company. The airline is a member of the alliance Oneworld. Cathay Pacific operates regular passenger and cargo services to more than 190 destinations in more than 60 countries. The company has a large fleet of aircrafts. Cathay Pacific's fleet consists of 154 planes.

Airline codeCX
Main hubHKG
Allianceoneworld
Destinations82
Countries31
Fleet179
Updated: October 2026

Popular Cathay Pacific routes

RouteCitiesTypical durationWeekly flightsService
HKG to LHRHong Kong to London14h 10m25NONSTOP
HKG to JFKHong Kong to New York15h 35m21NONSTOP
HKG to YYZHong Kong to Toronto14h 50m14NONSTOP
HKG to YVRHong Kong to Vancouver12h 20m14NONSTOP
HKG to LAXHong Kong to Los Angeles13h 0m12NONSTOP

Cathay Pacific hubs and focus cities

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82 destinations · Updated: October 2026
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Routes serving Hong Kong

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RouteCitiesTypical durationWeekly flightsService
LHR to HKGLondon to Hong Kong12h 45m35NONSTOP
HKG to LHRHong Kong to London14h 10m25NONSTOP
HKG to JFKHong Kong to New York15h 35m21NONSTOP
JFK to HKGNew York to Hong Kong15h 45m20NONSTOP
LAX to HKGLos Angeles to Hong Kong15h 30m19NONSTOP
SFO to HKGSFO to Hong Kong15h 0m14NONSTOP
HKG to YYZHong Kong to Toronto14h 50m14NONSTOP
HKG to YVRHong Kong to Vancouver12h 20m14NONSTOP
YVR to HKGVancouver to Hong Kong14h 30m13NONSTOP
HKG to LAXHong Kong to Los Angeles13h 0m12NONSTOP
Routes and frequencies may change by season and travel date.
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Aircraft, cabins and onboard experience

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Aircraft

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CabinSeat pitchSeat widthSeat recline
EconomyBoeing 777-30081 cm44 cm10 cm
BusinessBoeing 777-300114 cm53 cm180°

Cathay Pacific baggage allowance

Fees and allowances vary by route, fare and status.

Baggage

The airline is switching from a weight allowance to a piece allowance policy. A calculator can be used to determine your baggage allowance https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_US/baggage.html. It is possible to get a discount of up to 10% if you pay for extra luggage at least 24 hours before departure.

Cathay Pacific Baggage rules

Travel policies

Pets

The airline does not allow the carriage of dogs, cats, and other animals in the cabin, except for guide animals with a medical certificate. However, cats and dogs can be carried as checked-in baggage. Animals weighing more than 32 kg together with the container are not allowed. Reservations must be notified at least 48 hours before departure.

Flying with pets on Cathay Pacific

Infants

Infants are defined as children from seven days old to two years old. Infants are allowed to fly without a separate seat on the plane. If desired, a seat for an infant may be purchased according to the infant fare. Children over two years of age must have their own seat. No more than two infants may accompany one adult.

Cathay Pacific Infants policy

Check in rules

Check-in can be done at airport check-in desks, self-service kiosks, and online. Online check-in can be completed 90 minutes to 48 hours prior to departure if the passenger is a Club/Asia Miles member or has purchased a ticket on the Cathay website. Online check-in can be completed 90 minutes to 24 hours in advance with an e-ticket. Check-in at the airport begins 3 hours prior to departure.

Cathay Pacific Check-in rules

Unaccompanied minors

Children between the ages of 6 and 12 and unaccompanied minors are required to register unless accompanied by an adult passenger who is at least 18 years old. Children between 12 and 18 can travel independently without the unaccompanied minor service. However, it is still possible to register them as unaccompanied minors if extra care and attention are needed.

Unaccompanied minors in Cathay Pacific

On-time performance

85.22%On-time arrivals
14.85 minAverage delay
99.52%Completion rate
0.48%Cancellation rate

Cathay Pacific FAQs

Find quick answers to the most common questions about flying with Cathay Pacific.

Can I select seats and obtain a boarding pass online with Cathay Pacific?

Yes. Select eligible flights and seats and issue the boarding pass. Onward connections must also qualify.

Can I check in online with checked bags on Cathay Pacific?

Yes. Deliver bags at the airport. Where self-service facilities exist, print tags before using bag drop.

How can I use Cathay Pacific Express Bag drop in Hong Kong?

Check in with the Cathay app, register for the HKIA service and mobile biometrics, and use dedicated counters. It applies to eligible Hong Kong departures.

How do Cathay Pacific prepaid and regular-price baggage purchase deadlines differ?

Prepaid purchase closes 24 hours before departure. Regular-price purchase remains available until one hour before departure, subject to eligibility.

When can I obtain a Cathay Pacific digital boarding pass?

Normally from 48 hours until 60 minutes before departure. Nanjing, Xian and Zhengzhou require at least 40 minutes. These are collection windows, not gate deadlines.

When can I collect a Cathay Pacific boarding pass at Hong Kong Airport?

From one day until 60 minutes before departure.

When must I reach Cathay Pacific’s Hong Kong in-town check-in counter?

Arrive at least 90 minutes before departure.

When must I collect a Cathay Pacific boarding pass from a kiosk?

Collect it at least 60 minutes before departure.

How can I find my exact Cathay Pacific free checked allowance?

Use the official Baggage Calculator with your flight and membership details. Allowances vary by cabin and membership tier.

Can I refund or transfer unused Cathay Pacific prepaid baggage after carrying less than purchased?

The unused portion after partial use is non-refundable and non-transferable. This rule does not cover every cancellation or wholly unused-product case.