Which airports can I use when flying from Los Angeles to Penang?

Flights from Los Angeles to Penang usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Penang Intl (PEN).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Los Angeles to Penang?

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Penang: • Economy Class • Premium Economy Class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Los Angeles to Penang pass through?

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Penang most commonly connect through: • Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 48% of one-stop connections • Singapore Changi (SIN) - 36% of one-stop connections • Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 10% of one-stop connections • Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) - 6% of one-stop connections Hong Kong Intl (HKG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Los Angeles to Penang?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 36% on the Los Angeles to Penang route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $647 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,001, a difference of $354. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from Los Angeles to Penang?

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Penang takes 0h 00m, covering 8,726 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles to Penang?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

How are flight prices from Los Angeles to Penang looking right now?

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Penang are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $2,491, which is 343% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Los Angeles to Penang?

Flying via Singapore Changi (SIN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 20h 13m, compared with 21h 48m via Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) and 22h 12m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Penang?

Penang is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Malaysia Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Penang Intl Airport (PEN)?

Penang Intl Airport (PEN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include: • Paradise • GREEN MOTION • Galaxy Asia Car Rental • keddy by Europcar • Suria Car Rental

How much should I expect to pay for a Los Angeles to Penang flight?

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Penang range from $689 to $1,127, with an average of $891 over the past 12 months. Anything below $689 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Los Angeles to Penang?

China Eastern ($777) and Cathay Pacific ($797) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Penang according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Los Angeles to Penang?

Hong Kong Intl (HKG) is the most popular layover for the Los Angeles to Penang route. 48% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via HKG.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Los Angeles to Penang?

Flights via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $879. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Los Angeles to Penang which airport offers the shortest layover?

Singapore Changi (SIN) had the shortest average connection time for Los Angeles to Penang layovers at 645 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 24

11:30 am - 7:30 amLAX Los Angeles-PEN Penang Intl

28h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

8:30 am - 9:05 amPEN Penang Intl-LAX Los Angeles

40h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$736Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 24

11:30 am - 7:30 amLAX Los Angeles-PEN Penang Intl

28h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

8:30 am - 9:05 amPEN Penang Intl-LAX Los Angeles

40h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$736Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2

12:30 pm - 7:30 amLAX Los Angeles-PEN Penang Intl

28h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

8:30 am - 9:05 amPEN Penang Intl-LAX Los Angeles

40h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$777China Eastern

Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Oct 4

12:25 pm - 7:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-PEN Penang Intl

39h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

7:30 am - 10:00 pmPEN Penang Intl-LAX Los Angeles

29h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$797Cathay Pacific

Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Oct 4

11:30 pm - 7:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-PEN Penang Intl

28h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

7:30 am - 10:00 pmPEN Penang Intl-LAX Los Angeles

29h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$797Cathay Pacific

Tue, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 26

11:30 am - 7:30 amLAX Los Angeles-PEN Penang Intl

28h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

8:30 am - 9:05 amPEN Penang Intl-LAX Los Angeles

40h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$797China Eastern

Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 25

11:30 am - 7:30 amLAX Los Angeles-PEN Penang Intl

28h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

8:30 am - 9:05 amPEN Penang Intl-LAX Los Angeles

40h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$797Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 17 - Wed, Feb 24

12:45 pm - 9:20 amLAX Los Angeles-PEN Penang Intl

28h 35m2 stops Tokyo Narita Singapore Changi

5:45 pm - 7:55 pmPEN Penang Intl-LAX Los Angeles

18h 10m1 stop Singapore Changi

$837Singapore Airlines

Sat, Nov 21 - Sun, Nov 29

11:30 am - 7:30 amLAX Los Angeles-PEN Penang Intl

28h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

8:30 am - 9:05 amPEN Penang Intl-LAX Los Angeles

40h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$917China Eastern

Tue, Jan 19 - Wed, Mar 10

12:45 pm - 11:10 amLAX Los Angeles-PEN Penang Intl

30h 25m2 stops Tokyo Narita Singapore Changi

10:10 am - 7:55 pmPEN Penang Intl-LAX Los Angeles

25h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,011Singapore Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Los Angeles to Penang

Tue, Sep 15 - Sun, Oct 4

1:20 pm - 12:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-PEN Penang Intl

31h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

1:00 pm - 10:45 amPEN Penang Intl-LAX Los Angeles

36h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$797Cathay Pacific

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Oct 5

1:25 am - 7:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-PEN Penang Intl

26h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

1:00 pm - 10:00 pmPEN Penang Intl-LAX Los Angeles

24h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$797Cathay Pacific

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Oct 5

12:45 pm - 8:30 amLAX Los Angeles-PEN Penang Intl

28h 45m2 stops Tokyo Narita Kuala Lumpur Intl

9:20 pm - 6:45 pmPEN Penang Intl-LAX Los Angeles

36h 25m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Tokyo Haneda

$830Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Sat, Oct 3

12:45 pm - 9:05 amLAX Los Angeles-PEN Penang Intl

29h 20m2 stops Tokyo Narita Kuala Lumpur Intl

6:30 am - 6:45 pmPEN Penang Intl-LAX Los Angeles

27h 15m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Tokyo Haneda

$830Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Sat, Oct 3

1:25 am - 7:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-PEN Penang Intl

26h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

7:30 am - 4:30 pmPEN Penang Intl-LAX Los Angeles

24h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$847Cathay Pacific

Tue, Sep 15 - Sat, Oct 3

11:45 pm - 12:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-PEN Penang Intl

21h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

9:50 am - 6:45 pmPEN Penang Intl-LAX Los Angeles

23h 55m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Tokyo Haneda

$910Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Oct 5

11:45 pm - 12:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-PEN Penang Intl

21h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

5:20 pm - 12:26 amPEN Penang Intl-LAX Los Angeles

22h 06m2 stops Singapore Changi San Francisco

$917Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Wed, Oct 14

11:30 pm - 3:40 pmLAX Los Angeles-PEN Penang Intl

25h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

1:00 am - 4:30 pmPEN Penang Intl-LAX Los Angeles

30h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$6,591Cathay Pacific

Sat, Sep 19 - Tue, Oct 13

12:25 am - 12:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-PEN Penang Intl

20h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

1:00 pm - 4:30 pmPEN Penang Intl-LAX Los Angeles

18h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$9,122Cathay Pacific

Sun, Sep 20 - Mon, Oct 12

11:30 pm - 11:00 amLAX Los Angeles-PEN Penang Intl

20h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi

10:15 am - 9:50 pmPEN Penang Intl-LAX Los Angeles

26h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi

$22,658Singapore Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for Los Angeles to Penang flights

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Penang?

Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Penang, it is 28% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 12% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Penang?

September is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Penang at $634 round-trip.
October ($2,088) and July ($1,231) are the most expensive months.
The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 229% on average.

This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Low season	October
High season	April
Cheapest flight	$418

Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 134% increase in price.

Most popular time to fly and prices are also 28% lower on average.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Los Angeles to Penang?
Flights from Los Angeles to Penang usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Penang Intl (PEN).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Los Angeles to Penang?
Three cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Penang:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
Which airports do connecting flights from Los Angeles to Penang pass through?
One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Penang most commonly connect through:

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 48% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) - 6% of one-stop connections

Hong Kong Intl (HKG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Los Angeles to Penang?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 36% on the Los Angeles to Penang route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $647 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,001, a difference of $354. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How long is a flight from Los Angeles to Penang?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Penang takes 0h 00m, covering 8,726 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles to Penang?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How are flight prices from Los Angeles to Penang looking right now?
One-way fares from Los Angeles to Penang are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $2,491, which is 343% above the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Los Angeles to Penang?
Flying via Singapore Changi (SIN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 20h 13m, compared with 21h 48m via Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) and 22h 12m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Penang?
Penang is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Malaysia Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What car rental options are available at Penang Intl Airport (PEN)?
Penang Intl Airport (PEN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Paradise
• GREEN MOTION
• Galaxy Asia Car Rental
• keddy by Europcar
• Suria Car Rental
How much should I expect to pay for a Los Angeles to Penang flight?
Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Penang range from $689 to $1,127, with an average of $891 over the past 12 months. Anything below $689 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Thursday flights average $647 - about $354 less than Saturday (35% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Los Angeles to Penang trip for September. Fares historically average $634 round-trip in that month - typically $1,454 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).

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