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Cathay Pacific: Tokyo Return Melbourne $682, Sydney $697, Brisbane $726 via HK @ I Want That Flight

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Cathay Pacific: Tokyo Return Melbourne $682, Sydney $697, Brisbane $726 via HK @ I Want That Flight
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Cathay Pacific is having a huge sale on flights to Tokyo. Travel in March - June/24. Prices listed include 23kg checked luggage, meals and entertainment.

Note: We include CathayPacific.com (the Cathay Pacific airline website) as a booking option in our search results. You can book directly with the airline by following the links in this deal.

$682 Return Melbourne to Tokyo Flights.

.Depart. .Return. .Price.
05/Mar 17/Mar $682 View Flight
07/Mar 21/Mar $684 View Flight
04/Mar 19/Mar $684 View Flight
04/Mar 17/Mar $684 View Flight
06/Mar 17/Mar $684 View Flight
04/Mar 15/Mar $706 View Flight
05/Jun 16/Jun $706 View Flight
20/May 03/Jun $753 View Flight
21/May 04/Jun $753 View Flight
23/May 06/Jun $753 View Flight
30/May 13/Jun $753 View Flight
05/Mar 20/Mar $753 View Flight
06/Mar 21/Mar $753 View Flight
23/Apr 08/May $753 View Flight
09/May 24/May $753 View Flight
20/May 04/Jun $753 View Flight
21/May 05/Jun $753 View Flight
23/May 07/Jun $753 View Flight
30/May 14/Jun $753 View Flight
04/Mar 20/Mar $753 View Flight

$697 Return Sydney to Tokyo Flights.

.Depart. .Return. .Price.
23/May 05/Jun $697 View Flight
20/May 29/May $697 View Flight
05/Mar 19/Mar $699 View Flight
07/Mar 21/Mar $699 View Flight
05/Mar 20/Mar $699 View Flight
16/May 29/May $699 View Flight
30/May 12/Jun $712 View Flight
26/Feb 11/Mar $721 View Flight
25/Apr 08/May $756 View Flight
19/May 30/May $759 View Flight
09/May 23/May $769 View Flight
15/May 29/May $769 View Flight
16/May 30/May $769 View Flight
20/May 03/Jun $769 View Flight
21/May 04/Jun $769 View Flight
22/May 05/Jun $769 View Flight
23/May 06/Jun $769 View Flight
29/May 12/Jun $769 View Flight
03/Jun 17/Jun $769 View Flight
23/Apr 08/May $769 View Flight

$726 Return Brisbane to Tokyo Flights.

.Depart. .Return. .Price.
29/May 12/Jun $726 View Flight
21/May 05/Jun $726 View Flight
22/May 07/Jun $726 View Flight
21/May 02/Jun $726 View Flight
21/May 07/Jun $726 View Flight
29/May 16/Jun $726 View Flight
29/May 17/Jun $726 View Flight
23/Apr 08/May $772 View Flight
19/May 02/Jun $785 View Flight
26/May 05/Jun $785 View Flight
17/May 02/Jun $831 View Flight
17/May 05/Jun $831 View Flight
24/Apr 08/May $849 View Flight
15/May 29/May $849 View Flight
05/Jun 19/Jun $849 View Flight
29/May 14/Jun $849 View Flight
24/Apr 12/May $849 View Flight
15/May 02/Jun $849 View Flight
24/Apr 13/May $849 View Flight
15/May 03/Jun $849 View Flight

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      • pharcyde on 01/02/2024 - 13:47
        +6

        You angered the communists with this wrongthink. - 5 Social credit for you.

  • ChatCPT on 01/02/2024 - 09:42
    +7

    these are not direct though. Is anyone actually going 15+ hours to japan when there are direct 9h flights?

    • Vaiels on 01/02/2024 - 09:45
      +31

      Yeah when it's 1/3 the price of flying direct…

      • sauce2k on 01/02/2024 - 10:05
        +7

        I got 1k return going late Feb multi City.

        Syd-Haneda and Seoul back home.

        • bozaar on 01/02/2024 - 10:26

          Damn. Which airline? mine is 1.6k via Qantas with asiana between Gimpo and Haneda

          • sauce2k on 01/02/2024 - 11:03
            +1

            @bozaar: Qantas.

            I did pay $200 to fly from Osaka to Seoul with JejuAir

            • bozaar on 01/02/2024 - 12:40

              @sauce2k: Thanks, guess my ticket @1.6k isnt too bad then. Buying it direct from qantas for some reason was 2.5k.

              • sauce2k on 01/02/2024 - 14:01

                @bozaar: I bought it direct from Qantas minus the leg from Osaka to Seoul..it was so cheap I just bought it ahahha then afterwards I was like oh sht I’m gone for 3 weeks 😂😂😂with zero leaves

      • Clear on 01/02/2024 - 10:35
        +2

        You missed this deal then. Sydney to Haneda direct on ANA with a flight to Sapporo the following day for $1080.

      • ChatCPT on 01/02/2024 - 16:24
        +2

        not true. plenty of direct flights for this price/close to.
        Even direct flights cheaper than this price on jetstar!

    • Telios on 01/02/2024 - 09:45

      I'd also be curious if you get the full finger print and customs treatment landing in HK these days.

      • Rain Cloud on 01/02/2024 - 13:21

        I thought you only need to go through with fingerprints if you are a permanent resident. To go through the electronic (unmanned) channel with a Hong Kong ID card because they have that on file with your ID as a resident. And probably wont have to go through customs if you are just transiting through?

      • zombrex on 01/02/2024 - 17:55
        +2

        Japan/US/South Korea/Taiwan does fingerprints for all visitors. Annoying but is what it is.

      • Poor Ass on 01/02/2024 - 20:26

        Nah Hong Kong doesn't do that for visitors

        But locals using HKID card do electronic thumb print and don't need talk to anyone

      • CheapBrah on 01/02/2024 - 22:40

        Went to Hong Kong, Thailand and Singapore recently, Hong Kong was the only one that didn't do fingerprints.

    • willyroo on 01/02/2024 - 09:52

      Maybe if they're chasing 1W or QF points and Status Credits…

    • Daibaw on 01/02/2024 - 10:37
      +1

      I'll take it if Tokyo is my final destination. Direct flights never go this low.
      It'd hardly be worth it if you are visiting another city (especially regional) in Japan though, as the return airfare from Tokyo to another city is easily $200 return (and you'll have to do your own transfer), not to mention that most of them fly from HND which is a long trek from NRT…
      The trains aren't cheaper. And there is no bullet train departing from NRT.
      In those cases, a $~1000 return via ANA may present a better value, as you get the connecting domestic flight for free.

      • wackedupwacko on 01/02/2024 - 11:36
        +2

        Isn't it thr opposite and generally better to fly through Cathay to other destinations as Cathay flies to a lot of other airports besides Tokyo as well. Osaka, Fukuoka, Nagoya, Sapporo etc

        • Daibaw on 01/02/2024 - 13:57

          Yes those could be useful as long as the final destination aligns with your trip plan. But they are not on sale right now (although there are some interesting deals connecting with MU, CA etc).
          You'd still get a lot more options with local airlines. Think HKD, KOJ, OIT, MMB - all interesting places but expensive to get to if you don't land there on a plane.

    • WK1991 on 01/02/2024 - 12:34
      +4

      If you have OneWorld status a layover in Hong Kong is quite comfortable due to the quality of Cathay lounges.

      • ChatCPT on 01/02/2024 - 16:25
        +3

        i would rather get my ass to Japan on a cheap airline and start my holiday than waste time in a lounge

        • WK1991 on 20/02/2024 - 10:45

          I have flown there several times direct on Jetstar in the past. Those prices via. HKG seemed quite competitive however.

  • SS625 on 01/02/2024 - 09:46
    +4

    can you stay in hk for a few days ?

    • The Judge on 01/02/2024 - 10:06

      Came to ask the same. If yes, this makes it worthwhile!

    • ddxsamx on 01/02/2024 - 10:23
      +4

      Yes, do a multi-city flight
      May need to do a few combos to get a good price
      I just did random dates end of April
      SYD > HKG,
      HKG > HND,
      HND > HKG,
      HKG > SYD

      for $1k

      • GM-Wayne on 01/02/2024 - 11:03

        is that through the CX website?

        • ddxsamx on 01/02/2024 - 11:14

          Ah yes through the CX website

      • The Judge on 01/02/2024 - 20:50
        +2

        Extra couple of hundred to stay over & pump $$$ into the local economy, and no extra travel legs. CX ought to copy SQ and their "Singapore Stopover" idea.

        • ddxsamx on 01/02/2024 - 21:03

          Agree, would be nice, but I have family there so a short few days before and after JP is nice for only a little bit more

  • Pcoder on 01/02/2024 - 10:08
    +1

    CX is a good option for anyone who has QF gold status or above as the CX lounges in HKG are some of the best.

    • Cyphar on 01/02/2024 - 10:16
      +1

      As is the reopened Qantas Lounge. Head to CX for some amazing noodles then finish off @ the Qantas Lounge for some fantastic cocktails and a shower, ready to head off on the next leg.

      • Pcoder on 01/02/2024 - 10:22

        The bar the all of the CX lounges is very good, firstly the provide a printed menu, so no guessing game on what they make.

        I just love their drinks menu as there are like 50+ options, from Cathay delight to espresso drinks, champagne and 10+ cocktails and mocktails (ie Blue Hawaiian, Shirley Temple, etc). I hate other lounges that don't have menus as you inevitably ask for a drink they don't make and it becomes a guessing game on what they make.

        Edit: It's just good there is now more of a price war on international tickets as paying over $1000 compare to around $700ish pre covid for trips to Japan hasn't been good.

  • johnnyg on 01/02/2024 - 10:26
    +1

    Whats the cheapest way to get to HK nowadays?

    Pre covid i was getting $500 return from adelaide.

    Now neither virgin nor cathay do adelaide.

    • highwind on 01/02/2024 - 10:58

      I would love for Adelaide to get a bit of extra flights, but doubt Cathay would restart ADL -> HK flights any time soon.
      My last flight in Nov with Qantas (ADL-SYD-HKG-MEL-ADL) was about $765. Price-wise OK, but very limited options outside of Qantas (not a fan)

      • johnnyg on 02/02/2024 - 11:16

        oh thats not too bad. How did you find that? do you just search adel - hk or do you have to do your own flight to sydney etc?

        • highwind on 02/02/2024 - 13:42

          It was just a general Google search, with all flights in one booking. The price grid on Google is pretty handy for quickly seeing which days are cheaper. Booked through Flybuys Travel at end of July, flew early Nov and back late Nov last year.
          (FYI Flybuys Travel aren't any cheaper, I just had a lot of Flybuys points to use - better use of points than redeeming Coles discounts and losing out on using 2+% off Coles gift cards!)

  • AnyFurtherDiscount on 01/02/2024 - 10:27

    If you're chasing QF Status Credit then fly CX or Gold status up for free lounge at HKG.

    If you don't then fly CZ, roughly ~$150 cheaper (free hotel if long layover >8 hours) and 2 pieces of 23kgs, CX only allows 1 piece of 23kgs.

    They are both good full services airlines.

    • LaProblematique on 02/02/2024 - 17:34

      Do you actually get status credit by booking Cathay flights via AuntBetty etc.?

      • CheapBrah on 02/02/2024 - 19:02

        Doesn't matter who books it or where, as long as you fly then you get SC.

  • caustic birch on 01/02/2024 - 10:31
    +3

    Wow, crazy prices. Cathays economy product is still one of the best imo. Wish these fares were from Perth

    • Pcoder on 01/02/2024 - 10:56
      +1

      Yeah I flew with them in October to HKG and they have 2 full meal services during the flight which were tasty. Qantas last time on their direct flights only gave me a main and then a snack service.

      I'm not a big fan of Qantas's large serve meals as they miss out on extras like side salads which other airlines give. I just find sometimes you get a main you don't like, but if you at least have a different side dish, you will at least be partially feed compare to Qantas where you don't get the variety on the meal service.

    • littlesoldier on 01/02/2024 - 12:11

      Cathay econ also comes with ice cream for long haul flight dinner :)

      • Pcoder on 01/02/2024 - 13:40

        Just checked what I got HKG to Australia and it was Haagan Dazs mango and raspberry. Very nice

      • Cyphar on 01/02/2024 - 19:18

        Qantas handed out Weiss bars last week. I think Cathay hand out Haagen Daaz?

        • wavesgreen on 01/02/2024 - 19:26

          Also for midnight snack (if you're awake) the last time I flew SYD-HKG with Qantas.

        • onon0402 on 02/02/2024 - 08:49

          Ben & Jerry’s in economy class Sydney to Hong Kong.

  • Johnx on 01/02/2024 - 10:58

    8-9 hours or less = budget economy - under $450 return (priority pass for lounge access so no meals required)

    9 hours = business (using points of course)

  • Prince K on 01/02/2024 - 10:59

    Does anyone know if I can just fly to Hk and skip the Tokyo flight all together? Played around with the search engine and searching BNE - HKG is more expensive ~$1k

    • CheapBrah on 01/02/2024 - 13:06

      It's not allowed, your return flight would likely be cancelled if you skipped the Tokyo leg on outbound flight.

    • iNeedMoreMoney on 01/02/2024 - 13:06

      Go to Tokyo, its fun. Sorry I dont know the answer

    • badonde on 01/02/2024 - 13:07

      No, you'll lose your return flight.

      • Prince K on 02/02/2024 - 05:27

        Thanks for the advise. I won’t be doing that.

        I’d love to go to Tokyo but I don’t have time. I just went there last week on Vietjet for $480 with no check in luggage. Had a 10hrs layover in Saigon!

        It’s a shame cause Cathay is the only one that does direct from brissy. I’ve been burned by Qantas too many times my last two recent trips.

  • dola on 01/02/2024 - 11:18
    +2

    I flew this route before.
    The main issue in my case is I ended up in HongKong airport for hours when I should be sleeping. I paid for a tiny room in HongKong and that was not very helpful.
    Then it landed in Tokyo hours before hotel checkin time.
    That morning I felt half dead wandering the streets and a museum.
    For someone who can sleep well in plane and airport bench, not a problem.
    Later I was told just go to an internet cafe that offers tiny mattress to have a sleep. That’s common in Tokyo. But I think this route is not for me.

    • wackedupwacko on 01/02/2024 - 11:41

      Cathay has loads of flights everyday to tokyo. I'm surprised you didn't just have a quick connection and end up at tokyo.

      Whilst I don't recommend it, they even have a 01:30 service.

      • dola on 01/02/2024 - 13:53

        When you buy tickets like the ones in this post, options of the second leg are limited

    • littlesoldier on 01/02/2024 - 12:41

      I just did a random search Mel to Tokyo (May 30 to 13 Jun)
      looks like both ways only have a 2 hours transit time in Hong Kong

  • neonlight on 01/02/2024 - 11:25
    +1

    Watch out for cancellations from Cathay. Their service has gone to shits lately

    Cathay does not compensate for flight cancellations or free hotel when it happens

    • pacman99 on 01/02/2024 - 14:46
      +3

      I flew Cathay to HK, Malaysia in Aug/Sep last year. Due to a typhoon or something, my MEL to HKG flight was cancelled. Within an hour, they rebooked me on a partner airline to Malaysia and the rest of my booking continued as usual.

      On my trip, I needed to call customer service to add more baggage to my booking. They picked up within a minute of calling. It took them about 15 mins on the phone to resolve my issue.

      I was pretty impressed by their efficiency.

    • lambsie on 01/02/2024 - 16:14

      My main gripe is their refurbishment of their Boeing 777 planes. What used to be a 3-3-3 configuration has been reconfigured to a 3-4-3. You can really feel the difference in shoulder room.

      I guess thats also why those that kept that config never stayed profitable - ala VA, TG, MH,

      • Pcoder on 01/02/2024 - 16:38

        Yeah was on B77W and definitely noticed the lack of shoulder room. Luckily it was a day flight as I'd imagine a night flight would be terrible.

        Went back on A359 which was much better. If people have the option, best to go for either the A330s or the A350s

  • yasui on 01/02/2024 - 13:19
    +1

    Osaka Kansai is also sold at similar price.

  • Panpanw on 01/02/2024 - 13:26
    +1

    PERTH?!!!?!!?!!?!?!?!!

  • sherene on 01/02/2024 - 14:38

    Sorry is this website legit to book?

    • CheapBrah on 01/02/2024 - 15:14

      Use this to find the cheap dates then book direct with airline, usually around 10% more but its the safe option

  • Hendrix on 01/02/2024 - 17:16

    Im not sure if these deals are great value with a stop over. It can be painfull especially if one of the two flights is delayed. Can you at least make the stop over a few days to see Hong Kong while you are there anyway.

  • hawkeye93 on 01/02/2024 - 18:15
    +1

    No love for Perth.

  • HyperZ on 01/02/2024 - 18:35

    Any options from perth at similar prices you guys can find?

  • sydneybargainer on 01/02/2024 - 20:10

    dammm… just been robbed by jetstar for $650 without any meals. sighhhh

    such is bargainers life…. lol

  • ddhar on 01/02/2024 - 20:13

    How does China Southern compare to Cathay Pacific? I'm finding better times on the former for also much less money, but am sure there's a catch?

    • wavesgreen on 01/02/2024 - 20:52

      Much worse legroom, food, IFE and cabin service (/English) on China Southern in my experience.

      • hocus on 01/02/2024 - 21:55

        Pros are CZ provide complimentary accommodation for layovers over 6 hours, and two 23kg checked luggage instead of one with Cathay.

        Note that Cathay is a OneWorld member, allowing you to accumulate/redeem benefits with Qantas FF. CZ has ended its partnership with Qantas so no FF benefits to be had.

        • ddhar on 01/02/2024 - 23:19

          Thanks for the info.

          1. Any idea what the seat pitch on each airline is as this is of primary interest to me?
          2. One of the CZ flights has a layover of just 1.5 hrs in GuangZhou. Is this an issue?

          I'm just a bronze Qantas flyer.

          • hocus on 02/02/2024 - 00:12

            @ddhar: Not sure on the pitch, you can find out through seatguru. However as others have mentioned in Cathay 777 economy seats are 3-4-3, which can be quite cramped.

            Transfer should be fine, conditional on no delays. I've flown CZ Melbourne to Seoul with a 2-hour transfer, went by smoothly. If you miss your transfer, CZ staff in Guangzhou should be able to help seeing as its their primary hub.

            The language barrier could be an issue on the ground and in flight, I'd assume Cathay staff more likely be english proficient.

          • wavesgreen on 02/02/2024 - 00:20

            @ddhar: As hocus said you can check seat pitch online. I personally didn't find seat width to be an issue on China Southern or Cathay, felt about the same. I was impressed by legroom on Cathay though. Especially between HKG and TYO. I generally suffer when it comes to legroom on Asian airlines (especially mainland Chinese airlines) and am pleasantly surprised every time with Cathay. Can actually stretch out, at least on their 777's.

            I generally don't like 90min transfers for international flights, this goes for any airport. Can be a bit too tight if anything goes wrong or you have a delayed arrival. I've found staff to be professional in CAN airport but yeah English can be hit-or-miss depending who you get.

            I prefer HKG airport, it's one of my favourites in Asia actually, but ultimately it's not really a deciding factor on who I fly.

  • Poor Ass on 01/02/2024 - 20:28

    Any idea if you just want to go HK would they be ok of ya don't show up in the second leg of the trip to Japan?

    Directly flight to HK is like $1500 at times

    • highwind on 01/02/2024 - 20:42

      This is called skiplagging. Usually it means all remaining flights are forfeited, and it's technically in breach of the fare rules unfortunately

      • wavesgreen on 01/02/2024 - 20:57

        And if you do it a lot you can find yourself getting flagged by airlines.

        Other thing - though I've never heard of it happening - is that Customs and Immigration do have access to your flight itinerary and might have questions as to why you are not boarding your onward leg. CCP Customs officials are generally not a group I've ever liked giving reasons to ask me questions I might not have a very good answer for.

      • Poor Ass on 01/02/2024 - 21:11

        Ya but why is it they sell it so cheap when you need to transfer even if you only want to a direct trip to the first destination

        As direct flight to first leg cost more

        Is it something to do with them wanting you to spend money in Japan

        • wavesgreen on 01/02/2024 - 21:20

          Supply and demand, as well as maintaining services on specific flight legs. Airlines have been doing this for decades. It's almost always cheaper flying multi legs. You're essentially paying a premium for a direct flight.

  • Deal-Sniper on 01/02/2024 - 20:32

    Any deals from Adelaide OP??

  • sal78 on 02/02/2024 - 00:57

    Wonder what biz price is? I flew cathay from hk to tok on pts in dec and it’s one of the best. Really worth it

  • lva on 02/02/2024 - 03:35

    So many deals for flights to Japan from the east coast right now but nothing decent for Perth 😔

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