Cathay Pacific Business & First Class
from$3,600round trip · per person
Cathay Pacific built Hong Kong into Asia's premium connecting hub, and its lounges there — The Pier, The Wing, The Deck — remain the standard everyone else is measured against. The new Aria Suite business cabin, with doors and a 24-inch screen, is rolling out across the 777-300ER fleet, and First Class flies nonstop from New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Business cabin
Business Class
First Class
First Class
Alliance
Oneworld
Hub
Hong Kong (HKG)
Reverse-herringbone business seats with direct aisle access
Intimate six-seat First cabin
The Pier and The Wing lounges in Hong Kong
Fully-flat beds on every long-haul
At a glance
Premium cabins · US routes
- Business cabin
- Business Class · 1-2-1, doorsDetailsHide
- First Class
- Yes · First ClassDetailsHide
- Alliance
- oneworld · Program: Cathay (Asia Miles)
- Hub
- HKG · Hong Kong International
- US gateways
- 7 US cities · New York JFK, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, SeattleDetailsHide
- Flight time
- 14.5–16h · New York → San FranciscoDetailsHide
Aria Suite (1-2-1, doors) on retrofitted 777-300ERs; the long-running 1-2-1 reverse-herringbone seat on the A350 and un-retrofitted 777s
777-300ER, six open suites with a 36-inch-wide seat and an ottoman for a guest
New York JFK, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle
16h New York · 15.5h Chicago · 15h Los Angeles · 14.5h San Francisco
Cathay Pacific fares from the US
Negotiated round-trip starting fares, per person — request yours for exact dates.
Starting fares for lead-time bookings; your exact price depends on dates and availability.
The seat
What makes Business Class different
Cathay's original reverse-herringbone business seat was copied by half the industry and is still a very good product: lie-flat, direct aisle access, angled away from the aisle for privacy. The Aria Suite, introduced from late 2024, keeps that geometry and adds a sliding door, a 24-inch 4K screen, wireless charging and a redesigned bed. First Class is a different proposition — six seats in a 1-1-1 layout, each 36 inches wide, with an ottoman a companion can sit on for dinner and a bed made up by the crew with a mattress and duvet. The cooking on Cathay is a step up: dim sum, the Hong Kong-style breakfast, and a wine list that has been winning Business Traveller awards for years.
Popular destinations with Cathay Pacific from the US
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San Francisco
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Hong Kong
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Los Angeles
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Bali
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Los Angeles
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Bangkok
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San Francisco
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Ho Chi Minh City
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San Francisco
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Manila
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San Francisco
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Singapore
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Los Angeles
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Taipei
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New York
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Shanghai
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New York
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Beijing
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San Francisco
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Tokyo
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Los Angeles
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Osaka
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New York
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Delhi
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New York
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Mumbai
Why it is worth it
Benefits of flying Cathay Pacific in a premium cabin
7 things that come with the ticket, before you count the seat itself.
Aria Suite with a door and 24-inch 4K screen on retrofitted 777-300ERs
First Class with a 36-inch-wide seat and a companion ottoman, nonstop from three US cities
Access to The Pier, The Wing and The Deck at Hong Kongthe best lounge complex in Asia
Free Wi-Fi for Business and First Class passengers on most long-haul aircraft
Dine-on-demand main courses in First, and pre-order of signature dishes in Business
oneworld Sapphire benefits when connecting on American, British Airways, Qantas or JAL
Bamford amenity kits and pajamas in Business on long-haul
Cathay Pacific lounges
Hong Kong is where Cathay shines on the ground. The Pier First Class Lounge has day suites, a full restaurant and a spa; The Pier Business Class Lounge has the famous Noodle Bar, a tea house and shower suites; The Wing has a First Class section with private cabanas and a Business section with the long bar; The Deck adds a terrace. In the US, Cathay operates its own lounge at San Francisco, and uses American's Flagship or Admirals Club lounges and other partners at New York JFK, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles and Seattle.
Upgrades: can you move up?
Cathay members can use Asia Miles to upgrade eligible business fares to First, and the airline sells cash upgrade offers on selected flights before departure. Because First flies only from New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco, the upgrade path exists only on those routes. We quote First alongside Business on all three at booking; a negotiated First fare on Cathay is one of the more accessible First Class products from the US.
Important to know before you book
- The Aria Suite is on retrofitted 777-300ERs only; A350s and un-retrofitted 777s carry the older reverse-herringbone seat. Both are lie-flat with aisle access, but they are not the same experience. We confirm which.
- First Class flies from New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco only.
- Hong Kong is a superb connecting hub for Southeast Asia, Australia and Japan, with minimum connection times under an hour.
- Lunar New Year (late January–February) is the tightest period for premium seats.
Rankings and reviews
Cathay Pacific was ranked the world's third-best airline and fourth-best business class at the 2025 Skytrax awards, and its lounges in Hong Kong have won Skytrax's Best Business Class Lounge and Best First Class Lounge awards multiple times. It has been named World's Best Airline by Skytrax more than once in past years.
Why book Cathay Pacific with LuxeSkies
Cathay's fares to Hong Kong and beyond vary sharply by season and by which Asian destination the ticket continues to, and the aircraft on a given day decides whether you get the Aria Suite. We hold contract fares from $3,600 round trip, confirm the aircraft, price Hong Kong itself against the through-fare to Bali, Bangkok or Sydney, and quote First from the three gateways that have it. One manager from quote to e-ticket.
Cathay Pacific questions
How much is Cathay Pacific business class from the US?
Our negotiated starting fares are $3,600 round trip for lead-time bookings, with San Francisco and Los Angeles typically lowest. Through-fares to Bali, Bangkok or Australia are quoted on request, as is First Class.
Which Cathay Pacific flights have the Aria Suite?
Retrofitted 777-300ERs, which are being deployed progressively on the New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco routes. The A350 fleet carries the older reverse-herringbone seat.
Does Cathay Pacific have First Class to the US?
Yes, on the 777-300ER from New York JFK, Los Angeles and San Francisco — six suites in a 1-1-1 layout.
Are the Cathay Pacific lounges in Hong Kong open to business-class passengers?
Yes. The Pier Business Class Lounge, The Wing Business and The Deck are open to all Business Class passengers on the boarding pass alone. The Pier First and The Wing First are for First Class passengers and oneworld Emerald members.
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Reviews
4.8 on Trustpilot, in Clients’ Own Words
“They answered all my questions and were very responsive and provided flexible dates for travel.”
SELCHUK
Jul 22, 2026
“Wonderful! The crew were so helpful! It’s no worry trip! We enjoyed the process especially our trip arrangements. We couldn’t complain of how wonderful everything went! Thank you for making our trip memorable!!!”
Mrs. Gray
Aug 5, 2026
“Tony Carter made the experience easy. He was very professional, friendly and patient; made the process go smoothly.”
Almaree Owens
Aug 4, 2026
“Steven was enthusiastic (to a fault). His first of three offers was about 10% above my budget but the flights really fit the schedule so well I had to say yes. The other two offers were cheaper but the timing was off for me.”
Scott C Rosen
Aug 3, 2026
“Good customer service and pricing saving me a few thousand dollars on a couple of business class tickets.”
Francisco E.
Jul 31, 2026
“Great customer service. English speaking representatives. Quick response time.”
Donna
Jul 16, 2026
“Tony Carter...nothing else needs to be said!!! His professionalism, patience, personable responses made this almost perfect. No doubt will be using him / them again on our next adventure. Alan R Vernon”
Alan
Jul 23, 2026
“It was great! So helpful and patient the only negative thing I can say is it wasn’t communicated the price for assistance until I already paid and left a tip.”
Stephen Girard
May 27, 2026
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