Cathay Pacific launches early bird sale for 2024

Want to see the world? Now is your chance with Cathay Pacific announcing details of its Early Bird Sale. September 2023.
Fly to Europe and the UK and have future you say thanks for these unbeatable deals – fly economy Sydney to London return from $1,678 OR Sydney to Paris return from $1,624.
Please find details below:
- Sale period: 16-17(Online only) 18-30 September 2023
- Travel period: 26 February 2024 – 31 July 2024
- Blackout Dates: (applies to outbound flights only): 29 March 2024 – 1 April 2024, 8 June 2024 – 1 July 2024
- Cabin classes: Economy, Premium Economy, Business
See a selection of starting fares below. Online-only early access commenced on 16 September with online purchases receiving up to 50 per cent bonus Asia Miles. All other channels from 18 September.
For further information, visit here.
Our Top Picks:
- Sydney to London economy return from $1678
- Melbourne to London economy return from $1669
- Brisbane to London economy return from $1738
- Perth to London economy return from $1591
- Melbourne to Amsterdam economy return from $1617
- Sydney to Paris economy return from $1624
- Melbourne to Manchester economy return from $1732
- Sydney to Zurich economy return from $1586
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