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

• Earliest: departs at 9:25 am and lands at 11:25 am
• Latest: departs at 10:00 pm and lands at 12:00 am.

The flight takes about 2h.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Penang to Kuching.

A nonstop flight from Penang to Kuching takes 2h, covering 742 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Penang to Kuching range from $93 to $155, with an average of $120 over the past 12 months. Anything below $93 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 9% above the $120 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $118 round-trip, compared to $158 via a layover through Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB).

AirAsia is the only airline operating Penang to Kuching flights. 81% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $7–$48 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Morning is the busiest departure period on Penang to Kuching flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Penang to Kuching are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $122, which is 96% above the typical average for this route.

Kuching Airport (KCH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $41 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Hertz
• Avis
• Agtran
• IX Rental

Flights from Penang to Kuching usually depart from Penang Intl (PEN) and arrive at Kuching (KCH).

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

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 Kuching route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 41m.

Connecting flights from Penang to Kuching most commonly pass through:

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) - 93% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Penang to Kuching. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $105 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $131, a difference of $26.

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

Only AirAsia operates flights between Penang and Kuching.

Flying via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 20m, compared with 23h 09m via Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB).

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

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