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$249+ Cheap flights to Penang

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— PEN
25 Feb — 4 Mar1
1 adult

Flights to Penang in 2025

Find the latest flights to Penang in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 20 February 2025.

Return from

$533

One-way from

$249

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$826
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 27/3-15/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 50m total
  • Sydney to Penang
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9/4
  • 9/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 35m total
  • Sydney to Penang
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($271 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($71 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Penang
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Penang. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 20 February 2025.

Thu 27/314:05SYD - PEN
1 stop22h 20mScoot
Thu 15/522:05PEN - SYD
1 stop11h 30mScoot
Deal found 20/2$533
Tue 6/512:50SYD - PEN
1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/514:05PEN - SYD
2 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$590
Thu 13/307:15SYD - PEN
2 stops12h 45mBatik Air
Tue 15/407:30PEN - SYD
2 stops44h 35mBatik Air
Deal found 20/2$927
Wed 16/407:40SYD - PEN
1 stop30h 20mCathay Pacific
Mon 28/413:00PEN - SYD
2 stops40h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/2$1,254
Fri 18/422:10SYD - PEN
1 stop12h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 25/405:50PEN - SYD
1 stop11h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,427
Fri 4/710:15SYD - PEN
2 stops24h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Fri 18/705:50PEN - SYD
2 stops24h 10mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 19/2$2,209
Sat 5/410:50SYD - PEN
2 stops31h 25mEmirates
Sat 12/409:35PEN - SYD
1 stop19h 05mEmirates
Deal found 19/2$15,382

Find flights to Penang within your budget

Locate flights to Penang that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 20 February 2025.

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/3

14:05-09:25

1 stop22h 20m

Penang Intl

Thu 15/5

22:05-11:35

1 stop11h 30m

$533

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/3

21:50-09:25

1 stop14h 35m

Penang Intl

Wed 28/5

14:05-11:35

2 stops43h 30m

$572

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/3

07:15-17:00

2 stops12h 45m

Penang Intl

Tue 15/4

07:30-06:05

2 stops44h 35m

$927

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 18/4

22:10-09:05

1 stop12h 55m

Penang Intl

Fri 25/4

05:50-19:35

1 stop11h 45m

$1,427

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 18/4

14:05-18:40

1 stop30h 35m

Penang Intl

Sat 26/4

07:30-08:40

1 stop23h 10m

$1,477

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 4/7

10:15-09:05

2 stops24h 50m

Penang Intl

Fri 18/7

05:50-08:00

2 stops24h 10m

$2,209

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/4

11:00-08:35

1 stop23h 35m

$249

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 6/4

12:50-10:20

1 stop23h 30m

$469

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Best time to book a flight to Penang

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Travel insights for flights to Penang

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Penang including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight to Penang?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Penang. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Penang, you should look to book at least 58 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Penang?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Penang takes 20 hours 50 minutes. Flights to Penang from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Penang?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Penang. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Penang should consider flying on Tuesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Penang?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Penang are Malaysia Airlines, Scoot and Singapore Airlines.

Malaysia Airlines

Malaysia Airlines

From $490

Scoot

Scoot

From $287

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From $502

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $588

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Penang?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Penang are Scoot, Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines.

Rainfall in Penang by month

Plan your trip to Penang by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Penang ranges from 76.0 - 386.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 386.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Penang when rainfall is around 76.0 mm.

Temperature in Penang by month

Plan your trip to Penang by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Penang, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of August, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Penang

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Penang. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Penang. Reviews last updated 20 February 2025.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jan 2025

MAN - HKG

An airline like Cathy Pacific should not serve vegetarian meal for people who pre-booked Muslim meal. Also, the quality / variety of the meals can be improved.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jan 2025

MAN - HKG

An airline like Cathy Pacific should not serve vegetarian meal for people who pre-booked Muslim meal. Also, the quality / variety of the meals can be improved.

Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
263 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jan 2025

MAN - HKG

An airline like Cathy Pacific should not serve vegetarian meal for people who pre-booked Muslim meal. Also, the quality / variety of the meals can be improved.

Scoot
6.7
Okay
298 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jan 2025

MAN - HKG

An airline like Cathy Pacific should not serve vegetarian meal for people who pre-booked Muslim meal. Also, the quality / variety of the meals can be improved.

Batik Air
6.0
Okay
69 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jan 2025

MAN - HKG

An airline like Cathy Pacific should not serve vegetarian meal for people who pre-booked Muslim meal. Also, the quality / variety of the meals can be improved.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Penang?

    Booking a flight to Penang Intl (PEN) is your only option if you intend on flying to Penang. It is only a 14.5 km journey from Penang Intl to Penang’s city centre.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Penang if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Penang on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Penang?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Scoot is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Penang.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Penang?

    Penang Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Penang. One-way flights to Penang Intl typically cost $10, while return flights cost around $9.

  • How much is a return flight to Penang?

    A return flight to Penang will typically cost around $50, however they can be found for as little as $6.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Penang depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Penang, Adelaide offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 15 minutes).

  • Does Penang Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Penang Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Penang Intl?

    Yes. Penang Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Budget House Near Penang Airport Bayan Lepas Penang is the closest property to Penang Intl (0.0 km away from Penang Intl).

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