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Cheapest round-trip
$625
Overall average: $818
United Airlines
Sun 3/22Wed 3/25
LAX - PEN • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$320
Typical prices: $473-$560
Singapore Airlines
Tue 1/27
SFO - PEN • 1 stop
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Emirates' economy class offers 33 inches of legroom.
Cathay Pacific's economy class has a 3-3-3 seating layout.
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Cheap Flights to Penang

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to Penang that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Penang

Sun, Mar 22 - Wed, Mar 25
United Airlines Logo
8:05 pm - 4:50 pm
LAX
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PEN
29h 45m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:05 pm - 7:40 am
PEN
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LAX
34h 35m2 stops
$625United Airlines
Mon, Jan 19 - Tue, Feb 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 7:20 am
LAX
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PEN
27h 50m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 5:50 pm
PEN
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LAX
23h 50m2 stops
$640Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Mon, Mar 2
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:55 am - 7:05 pm
LAX
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PEN
40h 10m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:00 pm - 9:15 am
PEN
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LAX
36h 15m1 stop
$651Cathay Pacific
Sat, Mar 21 - Wed, Apr 15
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 am - 9:20 am
SFO
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PEN
31h 40m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
3:15 pm - 9:40 am
PEN
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SFO
33h 25m1 stop
$672Singapore Airlines
Fri, Mar 13 - Mon, Mar 30
Singapore Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 4:50 pm
SEA
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PEN
40h 05m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
6:10 pm - 8:45 am
PEN
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SEA
29h 35m1 stop
$706Singapore Airlines
Mon, Jan 19 - Tue, Feb 24
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:55 am - 7:05 pm
LAX
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PEN
40h 10m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:00 pm - 9:15 am
PEN
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LAX
36h 15m1 stop
$726Cathay Pacific
Sat, Jan 10 - Sun, Jan 18
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 7:30 am
SFO
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PEN
27h 30m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
8:30 am - 3:08 pm
PEN
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SFO
46h 38m2 stops
$789China Eastern
Thu, Apr 9 - Tue, Apr 28
China Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 2:10 pm
EWR
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PEN
41h 10m2 stops
China Airlines Logo
3:10 pm - 2:38 pm
PEN
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EWR
35h 28m2 stops
$1,318China Airlines
Sun, Mar 22 - Fri, Apr 3
China Eastern Logo
6:09 am - 7:30 am
MCO
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PEN
37h 21m2 stops
China Eastern Logo
8:30 am - 11:22 pm
PEN
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MCO
50h 52m2 stops
$1,355China Eastern
Sat, Jan 10 - Sat, Jan 31
China Airlines Logo
6:02 pm - 2:20 pm
SJC
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PEN
28h 18m2 stops
China Airlines Logo
3:20 pm - 9:48 am
PEN
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SJC
34h 28m2 stops
$1,521China Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Penang

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Penang to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Penang?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Penang, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Penang is March, where tickets cost $787 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $1,614 and $1,566 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is September with an average price of $883.

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Expert advice for your flight to Penang

 
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Emirates

Emirates' economy class offers 33 inches of legroom and ergonomic seats for long-haul comfort.


Emirates' ICE entertainment system offers 6,500 channels, including movies, TV, and music.

STARLUX Airlines

Starlux's A350 offers 24” 4k screens in business class, larger than industry standard.


Starlux provides generous baggage allowances: two bags of 50 lbs for most passengers.

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines' Book the Cook allows pre-ordering gourmet meals in premium cabins on select routes.


Singapore Airlines offers free Wi-Fi for all passengers; sign up for a frequent flyer account.

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific's premium economy offers 19.5-inch wide seats with up to nine inches of recline.


Cathay Pacific's economy class on A350 features a comfortable 3-3-3 seating arrangement.

China Airlines

China Airlines offers 32 inches of legroom in economy, enhancing comfort on long-haul flights.


A350 flights feature free Wi-Fi for business class; others can purchase data packages onboard.

United Airlines

United's Polaris cabin offers lie-flat seats with aisle access, ideal for long-haul flights.


United's Economy Plus offers up to six inches more legroom than standard economy seats.

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Good to know - Book Cheap Penang Plane Tickets

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$320
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 20% lower on average.
Flight from San Francisco to Penang

When to book flights to Penang

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Penang based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Penang based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Penang flights

  • What transportation options are there for going from Penang International Airport to the city center?

    An easy way of going from Penang International Airport to the city center is by driving, which will normally take you around 40min in total depending on what traffic and weather are like. You can also take public transportation instead, including bus line 401E, which will bring you to the city center in approximately 1h 10min.

  • Is it possible for travelers to rent a car from Penang International Airport after their flight has landed?

    Penang International Airport has a car rental center that can be found in the Arrivals Terminal. There are a few different car rental companies that have desks in this center, including Europcar, Hawk Rent a Car, New Bob Rent a Car, and Vagabond.

  • Are there any hotels that are located at Penang International Airport?

    While there are not any hotels that are located directly at Penang International Airport, there are several that are within a 10-minute drive of PEN and have airport shuttle services for guests to take advantage of. Make sure to book the shuttle service well in advance in order to ensure that it is available.

  • What services does Penang International Airport offer for travelers with disabilities?

    Penang International Airport has ramps and elevators that make it accessible for individuals with disabilities or limited mobility, including those that are in wheelchairs. Wheelchairs are also available for any travelers that may need one. Airport employees can help travelers with exiting the plane, collecting their luggage, and exiting the airport.

  • How far is Penang Intl Airport from central Penang?

    Penang Intl Airport is 9 miles from the center of Penang.

  • What is the name of Penang’s airport?

    There is only 1 airport in Penang, called Penang Intl Airport (PEN). It can also be referred to as Penang Intl.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Penang?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Penang is Thursday where tickets can be as cheap as $1,177. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where prices are $1,403 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Penang?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Penang.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Penang?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Penang is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Penang?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Penang with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Penang?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Penang up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Penang?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Penang is generally at night, when flights cost $1,129 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Penang is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,656.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Penang

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Penang flight deals.
  • Penang International Airport (PEN) is the main transportation hub for not only the city of Bayan Lepas, but also for the entirety of Penang Island. In general, if you are traveling somewhere in northern Malaysia, it is common to first fly to PEN before then heading to your final destination.
  • Those that are traveling with small children will want to keep in mind that Penang International Airport has a baby room that is located on Level 2 of the Public Concourse. This room has plenty of space to store a stroller and contains a changing table, running water, outlets, and seating.
  • Once you have landed at Penang International Airport, you may have some questions about the area, such as activities or public transportation. If this is the case, head to the Information Desk that is on the first floor of the Main Terminal, or look for the Airport CARE Ambassadors that are wearing “Ask Me” sashes.
  • To freshen up after a long day of traveling, you can always choose to take a shower in the CIC Washroom, which is located on Level 2 of the main building. This shower service is available for a small fee and travelers are required to bring their own shower supplies.
  • Many travelers will find themselves hungry after their flight has landed at Penang International Airport. You can choose from a variety of dining options, including sit-down restaurants and cafes that serve to-go food. Many of the choices service traditional Malaysian cuisine.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Penang

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Penang. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United States to Penang. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Penang? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
China AirlinesOverall score based on 788 reviews
8.0Entertainment
8.3Boarding
7.8Food
8.5Crew
8.0Comfort
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Very bad. They don’t allow group people to sit together by blocking most of seats and opening only single seat during online checking in. . By doing so, they can rip off customers at the check-in counter by collecting extra money if we want to sit together in the same row.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Dec 2025
TPE - SFO
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Very bad. They don’t allow group people to sit together by blocking most of seats and opening only single seat during online checking in. . By doing so, they can rip off customers at the check-in counter by collecting extra money if we want to sit together in the same row.

Hour late but understandable under the conditions. Taoyuan airport could have clearer signs language wise and more staff to help direct people.

Delayed. Not a full flight and whole rows left open with the paid seating. Food was ok. My beef meal only had one cube of beef the rest carrot cubes. Entertainment on personal device but didn’t know about it until the flight was almost done.

We are glad to have used China Airlines for our trip. Continue the good service! Thank you!

The flat bed full lying position is not comfortable at all, this could be improved, it is at an awkward position which i dont have the same issues with other airlines business class.

The flight was uneventful and the crew was kind and professional. Really appreciate the option to order a vegan meal for the flight!

I love my Delta crew, they were so welcoming and helpful.

Overall was a lovely experience. The crew were kind and courteous throughout the entire flight.

Sat next to a woman who had her period. Blood was on her seat and on the arm rest between us. I ended up having period blood on my jacket and shoes. Very gross!

Better organization of boarding procedures. Terrible leadership guiding people to gates.

Wish the seat don’t have restrictions, can’t fully insert backpack all the way inside.

Wish the underseat compartment don’t have a restriction, can fit a personal item such as backpack fully like most Boeing

Service was top notch and the attention to passengers is great. Takeoff and landing was on schedule. Food selection is good

I have difficulties to book wheelchair for my parents returned flight

Crew and service excellent. 2 hour delay for takeoff. SQ app showed flight on time.

Very good flight from Boarding to landing -efficient and comfortable with decent entertainment options

Construction at PDX resulting in very lung walk from the rental car to the gate. SFO, extremely long walk between terminals to get to connecting Singapore airlines flight. My smart watch recorded a total of 3 miles.

Crew and service was excellent, but passengers should be offered a welcome drink before take off which did not happen. Food was very good. Unfortunately the lie-flat bed in business class was one of the most uncomfortable I have experienced. The configuration forces you to sleep with your legs at an angle instead of in a straight line, plus there is very little padding on the bed so it wasn't possible to sleep for more than 2-3 hours on an 18 hour flight. For what the airlines charges for a business class ticket their hard product leaves a lot to be desired.

Everything was great keep up the good work 😁, can't ask for more.

Flight from SFO did not include entertainment as it was not working the entire duration of the flight. Was informed that there would be a $350 voucher for the inconvenience. Uncertain how the voucher will be provided.

My flight was suppose to be at 7:45pm to fly but it didnt fly out until 8:55 to dallas so then all of my other flights was late and delay ihad to wait at the airport for extra 14 hours to be able to get on a different plane

The flight was just ok, but the vendor made it exceptio ally bard to manage my own reservation and would not give me access. The blocked all of the one time pins to come to their email address which caused me.to go through them eceryrime to get seats see rhe reservation and even get wheelchair access for my sick 71 year old uncle. They only xommunicates via a bot which gave me incorrect info. I thought this was Kayak and not underprivileged. They ruined his trip, did not get him aisle seats and made it impossible to purchase extra leg room. It was a horrible experience. He was taken to hospital on arrival only to find he had blood clots and pnemonia while trying to navigate the airport. This vendor is very irresponsible and the airline could not access his info.

There were delays at boarding and landing. These events resulted in a tight transfer time in HK. Poor signage for transfers. Finally, lost luggage at final destination.

It was good. The planes needed to be updated though, they were dated and the entertainment systems were old. Service was amazing. The pre-booked meals were lacklustre.

Super delayed. Unnecessary. Need more competent people doing logistics to keep things moving on time. Totally unacceptable.

Flew from lax economy on cathay 777. Seat configuration 3-4-3. When the forward seat reclines it feels like someone is leaning forward and staring you. If you are slightly big tray tables will touch your abdomen even with seats upright. AVOID this above 777 configuration at all cost for a long flight. However their Airbus 350 3-3-3 configuration felt spacious and Seats wider.

Not much of anything could have been done better unless I had a first class ticket. I was literally 15 hours with an airline in the economy class. Very professional friendly and attentive crew. Good airline food, clean cabin, seating area and bathrooms. I've been 4 times back-and-forth with Cathay Pacific, and I would not choose another airline for this trip. Five out of five stars.

Leg room wasn't that great. Other than that it was a good flight

Seats in the absolute back row of the plane even though we booked ages ago :( Crew was awesome though

The only problem was my connecting flight to Chiang Mai on Hong Kong express that I booked through Cathay Pacific was canceled and I was never told about it. I was rescheduled on a flight 10 hours later. Very long day at rgr airport in Hing Kong after a 13 hour flight but that's OK, I understand things change but I think I should have been told. I would have prepared myself for a long wait. Great flights all around though. Thank you

Not great experience - we were super late boarding due to issues with aircraft. Then when we finally all got onboard and seated and they started taxiing out to the runway they just stopped then turned around and went back to the airport. Apparently the crew “ran out of time” to legally fly us. They mentioned that they were about 2 minutes away from taking off. I understand the rules and safety but kinda wonder why they would have bothered boarding us in the first place? Had to go all the way back and de plane and then wait in a HUGE line to get a hotel (this is somewhere around 2:30am) finally got to hotel by Uber (no shuttle after 20min so gave up) and they ended up putting us all back on the same aircraft at 10am next morning so got about 2.5 hours sleep. They did give us. $250 credit, but it was a São Paulo Brazil flight out of Dulles. The flight and everything was fine.

United overall experience is great these days. Airport experience was very organized. Staff on flight were great. App and information as good as it gets.

United have really come back. Airport and boarding process is clear and good, app and information also very good

They charged a fee for 1st bag checked. Others in same party were free.

Flight was delayed 8 times. We were sitting at the airport for 14 hours. We got 2 hours of sleep (if that) on what was not meant to be a red-eye.

The movies offered were great. Staff were very pleasant and very efficient.

After a delay at the gate, C3, at Ohare on Sunday, I left my Blk ski coat on the bench at the gate, lost! Please review my lob claim, thx.

Very bad! They kept delaying my flight and wouldn’t do anything about it

They brought an empty plane to the gate. Then a flight delay was announced for maintenance and waiting on a part. I was then put on a flight to San Francisco instead with a connecting flight to my final destination. Arrived at my final destination 2 hours late.

The only downside was my cell phone charger wouldn’t work in the charging port but everyone else’s would work in them all. My cell phone cable works fine in my hotel room in Frankfurt.

Small plane with only two lavatories at the back. You must have a good plan to use it before or after the meal, if you make a bad decision, you will end up with standing in front of the toilet for a while till the food carts empty. The good thing is even there’s a slightly delayed, the plane is still arriving on time which is superb!!

The only personel that smiled at all were the flights attendants. Desk agents, lounge people none of them had a smile or even a hello. They were like dealing with dead fish. Again flight attendants were good. All other personnel looked like they didn’t want to be there or help.

good flight. food is only so so. I actually did not eat the snack. it does not look too good on the passenger next to me.

Food no variations only beef of chicken no veggie meals

Super surprised with the entire experience. Business class is incredible. Flight attendants around the world could learn customer service from these people. Simply fabulous experience all the way around.

Pillow and blanket are dirty. My son got multiple bites during the flight

Flight was on time. My group paid for seat’s so that us four can be seated next to each other. We all got separated. We all got middle seats, which made it more difficult to be able to get up and stretch or use the restroom. We tried talking to the employees at China Eastern and they were of no help. We will not be taking this flight or recommend this route to others in the future. Also I will be contacting customer service on how I can get our money back for paying for assigned seats.

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

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