Between 48 hours and 90 minutes prior to the scheduled departure, passengers may submit requests using the Cathay Pacific check-in policy. The passengers also have a range of options available to them so they can finish the request and travel easily. Most Cathay Pacific flights let you check in online between 48 and 90 minutes before takeoff. It takes between 24 and 1 hour for flights to/from Chicago, California, or New York. The check-in window for flights operated by Cathay Pacific, Cathay Dragon, and codeshare partners via mobile apps is between 48 and 1.5 hours before departure.