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Cheapest round-trip
$94
Typical prices: $97-$133
AirAsia
Sun 11/18Mon 11/19
PEN - JHB • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$44
Typical prices: $49-$76
AirAsia
Wed 1/10
PEN - JHB • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with AirAsia. Average duration is 1h 10m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 87% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 24 weeks in advance save around 23% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 13% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $90 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 14m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Penang to Johor Bahru (PEN-JHB)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Penang to Johor Bahru

Wed, Nov 18 - Thu, Nov 19
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6:45 am - 7:55 amPEN  Penang Intl-JHB Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl
1h 10mnonstop
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8:20 am - 9:30 amJHB  Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl-PEN Penang Intl
1h 10mnonstop
$94AirAsia
Sat, Dec 19 - Sat, Dec 26
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6:45 am - 7:55 amPEN  Penang Intl-JHB Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl
1h 10mnonstop
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8:20 am - 9:30 amJHB  Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl-PEN Penang Intl
1h 10mnonstop
$102AirAsia
Mon, Dec 21 - Mon, Dec 28
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6:45 am - 7:55 amPEN  Penang Intl-JHB Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl
1h 10mnonstop
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8:20 am - 9:30 amJHB  Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl-PEN Penang Intl
1h 10mnonstop
$104AirAsia
Thu, Dec 24 - Sun, Dec 27
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6:45 am - 7:55 amPEN  Penang Intl-JHB Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl
1h 10mnonstop
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8:20 am - 9:30 amJHB  Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl-PEN Penang Intl
1h 10mnonstop
$111AirAsia
Thu, Dec 24 - Sun, Dec 27
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6:45 am - 7:55 amPEN  Penang Intl-JHB Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl
1h 10mnonstop
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8:20 am - 9:30 amJHB  Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl-PEN Penang Intl
1h 10mnonstop
$112AirAsia
Thu, Dec 24 - Sun, Dec 27
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6:45 am - 7:55 amPEN  Penang Intl-JHB Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl
1h 10mnonstop
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8:20 am - 9:30 amJHB  Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl-PEN Penang Intl
1h 10mnonstop
$115AirAsia
Sat, Dec 19 - Sat, Dec 26
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6:45 am - 7:55 amPEN  Penang Intl-JHB Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl
1h 10mnonstop
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9:55 pm - 9:05 amJHB  Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl-PEN Penang Intl
11h 10m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$128AirAsia
Mon, Dec 21 - Mon, Dec 28
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6:45 am - 7:55 amPEN  Penang Intl-JHB Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl
1h 10mnonstop
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6:40 am - 10:10 amJHB  Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl-PEN Penang Intl
3h 30m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$133AirAsia
Wed, Nov 18 - Thu, Nov 19
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7:30 am - 12:30 pmPEN  Penang Intl-JHB Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl
5h 00m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Subang
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4:50 pm - 10:20 pmJHB  Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl-PEN Penang Intl
5h 30m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$135Batik Air
Wed, Nov 25 - Fri, Nov 27
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6:30 am - 9:30 amPEN  Penang Intl-JHB Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl
3h 00m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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6:30 am - 11:50 amJHB  Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl-PEN Penang Intl
5h 20m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$140Malaysia Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Penang to Johor Bahru flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Penang to Johor Bahru?

Round-trip flights from Penang to Johor Bahru typically range from $97 to $133. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $94, on AirAsia.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Penang to Johor Bahru?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Penang to Johor Bahru. It’s 4% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 7% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Penang to Johor Bahru?

•October and November are the cheapest months to fly from Penang to Johor Bahru at $97 round-trip.
•June ($134) and July ($126) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 38% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Penang to Johor Bahru the cheapest?

Flights from Penang to Johor Bahru are cheapest 24 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 23% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Penang to Johor Bahru flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$44
Beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 29% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Penang to Johor Bahru

When to book flights from Penang to Johor Bahru

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Penang to Johor Bahru based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Penang to Johor Bahru flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Penang to Johor Bahru?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Penang to Johor Bahru:

    • Earliest: departs at 6:45 am and lands at 7:55 am
    • Latest: departs at 10:20 pm and lands at 11:30 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 10m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Penang to Johor Bahru?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Penang to Johor Bahru.

  • How long is a flight from Penang to Johor Bahru?

    A nonstop flight from Penang to Johor Bahru takes 1h 10m, covering 344 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Penang to Johor Bahru?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Penang to Johor Bahru flight?

    Round-trip flights from Penang to Johor Bahru range from $97 to $133, with an average of $111 over the past 12 months. Anything below $97 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Penang to Johor Bahru flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 15% above the $111 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Penang to Johor Bahru?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $90 round-trip via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL), compared to $112 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Penang to Johor Bahru?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $9–$83 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Penang to Johor Bahru?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by AirAsia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Penang to Johor Bahru spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Penang to Johor Bahru flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 20%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 20%.

  • How are flight prices from Penang to Johor Bahru looking right now?

    One-way fares from Penang to Johor Bahru are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $77, which is 30% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl Airport (JHB)?

    Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl Airport (JHB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $39 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • R&R Rent A Car
    • Galaxy Asia Car Rental
    • Suria Car Rental
    • keddy by Europcar
    • Quickdrive

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Penang to Johor Bahru?

    Flights from Penang to Johor Bahru usually depart from Penang Intl (PEN) and arrive at Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl (JHB).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Penang to Johor Bahru?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Penang to Johor Bahru?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Penang to Johor Bahru route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 43m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Penang to Johor Bahru pass through?

    Connecting flights from Penang to Johor Bahru most commonly pass through:

    • Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) - 98% of one-stop connections
    • Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB) - 2% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Penang to Johor Bahru?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Penang to Johor Bahru. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $107 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $119, a difference of $12.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Penang to Johor Bahru?

    Only AirAsia operates flights between Penang and Johor Bahru.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Penang to Johor Bahru?

    Flying via Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 14m, compared with 6h 06m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Penang to Johor Bahru flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Malaysia Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Penang to Johor Bahru flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Thursday flights average $107, about $12 less than Monday fares (10% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 24 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 23% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Penang to Johor Bahru trip for October. Fares historically average $97 round-trip in that month - typically $37 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with AirAsia. Over the past three months, 87% of AirAsia flights from Penang to Johor Bahru arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 86%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 1h 43m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (KUL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $90 round-trip on this route - about $22 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Penang to Johor Bahru?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Penang Intl Airport to Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Penang Intl to Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl

Monday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl to Penang Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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