Fly Cathay Pacific with Citi ThankYou Points
Citi ThankYou Points transfer to 3 partner programs whose lowest award AwardTool observed was on Cathay Pacific on every open date, on 92 routes in the last 30 days. Lowest business class: ≈ 30,000 Citi points + $54.20 taxes (30,000 miles with American Airlines AAdvantage at 1:1), Hong Kong (HKG) to Seoul Incheon (ICN).
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- Partner programs
- 3
- Routes on Cathay Pacific
- 92
- Lowest business class
- ≈ 30,000 Citi points
- HKG–ICN · AAdvantage 1:1
- Lowest premium economy
- ≈ 16,600 Citi points
- HKG–HAN · Qantas 1:1
Citi partners whose lowest awards were on Cathay Pacific
Each program's ratio (Citi points to program points or miles) and typical transfer time, as written, with the routes where Cathay Pacific was the only airline on the program's lowest award.
| Program | Ratio | Transfer time | Routes | Transfer details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 1:1 | Instant | 63 | Citi to AAdvantage |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 | Instant | 34 | Citi to Qantas |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 | ~1-2 days | 4 | Citi to Privilege Club |
Citi also transfers directly to Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Cathay Pacific's own program (1:1 · Instant). Its awards on Cathay Pacific are not counted here; see Citi to Cathay Pacific Asia Miles.
Transfers are usually irreversible: check award availability with a live search before you transfer points, and look for current transfer bonuses.
Lowest Cathay Pacific awards by Citi partner
The lowest one-way awards on Cathay Pacific AwardTool observed in the last 30 days for each program, with the Citi points they take at the listed ratio, rounded up.
American Airlines AAdvantage: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Hong Kong (HKG) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 30,000 miles + $54.20 | ≈ 30,000 | 174 |
| Business | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 30,000 miles + $17.60 | ≈ 30,000 | 150 |
| Economy | Hong Kong (HKG) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) | 17,500 miles + $45.30 | ≈ 17,500 | 297 |
| Economy | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 17,500 miles + $23.30 | ≈ 17,500 | 296 |
| Economy | Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 17,500 miles + $13.40 | ≈ 17,500 | 294 |
Qantas Frequent Flyer: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Perth (PER) | 108,000 points + $348.95 | ≈ 108,000 | 2 |
| Business | Los Angeles (LAX) to Xiamen (XMN) | 143,000 points + $257.50 | ≈ 143,000 | 6 |
| Business | Los Angeles (LAX) to Guangzhou (CAN) | 143,000 points + $257.50 | ≈ 143,000 | 4 |
| Premium Economy | Hong Kong (HKG) to Hanoi (HAN) | 16,600 points + $88.41 | ≈ 16,600 | 75 |
| Premium Economy | Hanoi (HAN) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 16,600 points + $70.50 | ≈ 16,600 | 73 |
| Premium Economy | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Hanoi (HAN) | 24,900 points + $137.31 | ≈ 24,900 | 7 |
| Economy | Seattle (SEA) to Kathmandu (KTM) | 57,800 points + $313.50 | ≈ 57,800 | 8 |
Qatar Airways Privilege Club: 1:1 · ~1-2 days
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Surabaya (SUB) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 38,750 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 38,750 | 115 |
| Business | Hong Kong (HKG) to Surabaya (SUB) | 38,750 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 38,750 | 55 |
| Economy | Surabaya (SUB) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 13,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 13,000 | 24 |
| Economy | Hong Kong (HKG) to Surabaya (SUB) | 13,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 13,000 | 4 |
| Economy | Hong Kong (HKG) to Vancouver (YVR) | 31,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 31,000 | 40 |
Citi points needed is the award price converted at the listed ratio and rounded up, before any transfer bonus. Banks may transfer only in fixed increments. Taxes and fees are paid in cash. Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Questions about flying Cathay Pacific with Citi points
How many Citi points do I need to fly Cathay Pacific in business class?
The lowest business-class award on Cathay Pacific that AwardTool observed with a Citi partner in the last 30 days was 30,000 miles + $54.20 with American Airlines AAdvantage, Hong Kong (HKG) to Seoul Incheon (ICN): ≈ 30,000 Citi points at the listed 1:1 ratio, without transfer bonuses, plus the same taxes in cash. Search live before you transfer; transfers usually can't be reversed.
How many Citi points do I need to fly Cathay Pacific in premium economy?
The lowest premium economy award on Cathay Pacific that AwardTool observed with a Citi partner in the last 30 days was 16,600 points + $88.41 with Qantas Frequent Flyer, Hong Kong (HKG) to Hanoi (HAN): ≈ 16,600 Citi points at the listed 1:1 ratio, without transfer bonuses, plus the same taxes in cash. Search live before you transfer; transfers usually can't be reversed.
Which Citi transfer partners had their lowest awards on Cathay Pacific?
American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1, 63 routes), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1, 34 routes) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1, 4 routes), counting routes where Cathay Pacific was the only airline on the program's lowest award on every open date in the last 30 days. Citi also transfers to Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Cathay Pacific's own program (1:1).