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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Penang from $278

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 30/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — PEN
25 Jan — 1 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Penang Intl are usually found in August or March, booked 10 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Penang

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Penang (PEN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 20 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$662

One-way from

$278

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,282
Batik Air
  • Batik Air
  • 3/3-17/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 28h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Penang
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Batik Air
  • Batik Air
  • 30/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Penang
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High demand for flights, 21% potential price rise
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Penang
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Penang. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 January 2025.

Wed 23/413:00MEL - PEN
1 stop23h 20mScoot
Fri 2/522:20PEN - MEL
1 stop11h 25mScoot
Deal found 19/1$657
Fri 25/421:30MEL - PEN
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/521:25PEN - MEL
1 stop12h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$659
Mon 3/306:15MEL - PEN
1 stop11h 05mBatik Air
Mon 17/313:50PEN - MEL
2 stops12h 50mBatik Air
Deal found 20/1$662
Sun 9/1100:30MEL - PEN
1 stop14h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 19/1115:30PEN - MEL
1 stop14h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 18/1$738
Wed 5/300:45MEL - PEN
1 stop14h 20mCathay Pacific
Wed 12/300:55PEN - MEL
1 stop19h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/1$962
Fri 25/406:45MEL - PEN
2 stops16h 00mQantas Airways
Wed 30/409:35PEN - MEL
1 stop18h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/1$1,048
Wed 1/1018:25MEL - PEN
1 stop23h 25mSingapore Airlines
Fri 10/1016:50PEN - MEL
1 stop12h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,083

Find flights from Melbourne to Penang within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Penang that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 20 January 2025.

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MEL - PEN

MELPEN

Melbourne

Mon 3/3

06:15-14:20

1 stop11h 05m

Penang Intl

Mon 17/3

13:50-05:40

2 stops12h 50m

$662

MelbournePenang

MEL - PEN

MELPEN

Melbourne

Mon 10/2

13:35-21:10

1 stop10h 35m

Penang Intl

Thu 13/2

06:35-04:55

2 stops19h 20m

$665

MelbournePenang

MEL - PEN

MELPEN

Melbourne

Thu 13/2

13:35-21:10

1 stop10h 35m

Penang Intl

Sun 23/2

22:10-21:20

1 stop20h 10m

$694

MelbournePenang

MEL - PEN

MELPEN

Melbourne

Sun 2/3

00:30-11:50

1 stop14h 20m

Penang Intl

Mon 17/3

12:35-09:25

1 stop17h 50m

$815

MelbournePenang

MEL - PEN

MELPEN

Melbourne

Wed 5/3

00:45-12:05

1 stop14h 20m

Penang Intl

Wed 12/3

00:55-23:00

1 stop19h 05m

$962

MelbournePenang

MEL - PEN

MELPEN

Melbourne

Thu 13/2

16:55-21:15

1 stop31h 20m

Penang Intl

Mon 24/2

12:05-10:10

1 stop19h 05m

$1,064

MelbournePenang

MEL - PEN

MELPEN

Melbourne

Tue 11/2

00:25-14:20

1 stop16h 55m

Penang Intl

Sat 22/2

15:20-16:35

2 stops22h 15m

$1,506

MelbournePenang

MEL - PEN

MELPEN

Melbourne

Tue 6/5

05:55-15:50

1 stop11h 55m

Penang Intl

Thu 22/5

16:50-07:25

1 stop12h 35m

$2,104

MelbournePenang

MEL - PEN

MELPEN

Melbourne

Mon 7/4

10:20-21:00

1 stop36h 40m

Penang Intl

Sat 12/4

23:55-08:40

1 stop30h 45m

$3,877

MelbournePenang

MEL - PEN

MELPEN

Melbourne

Thu 6/3

22:35-16:05

2 stops20h 30m

$279

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Penang

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Penang

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Penang?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Penang. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Penang is 10 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Penang?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Penang (average of $338). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Penang in December is currently the most expensive (average of $800). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to PEN?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Penang. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 January 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne Airport to Penang in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 11% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport to Penang?

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Penang flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 inches 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 January 2025.
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
830 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
824 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

China Southern
7.4
Good
86 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Penang. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Located just 14.5 km from the city centre, Penang Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Penang from Melbourne. Booking flights from Melbourne to Penang Intl (PEN) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 6 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Penang round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne Airport to Penang is Batik Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $662 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Scoot and Malaysia Airlines, starting at $694 and $815 round-trip. Batik Air is currently priced 28% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne Airport to Penang?

    Most of the time, Melbourne Airport to Penang flights that have stopovers will stop in Singapore.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Singapore?

    Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay are the most popular attractions in Singapore if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay can be visited by traveling about 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 17.3 km respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers can rent a car at Singapore Changi for an average daily rate of $175 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne Airport to Penang flights?

    Flights departing from Melbourne Airport and landing in Penang stopover in Kuala Lumpur least frequently.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Penang that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Penang flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Penang?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Penang.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Penang?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Penang by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Penang?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Penang (average of $338). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Penang in December is currently the most expensive (average of $800). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Fly from Melbourne to Penang on these airlines

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Top 6 airlines flying from Melbourne to Penang

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Penang. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 20 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest$429Average$641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Batik AirCheapest$640Average$1,049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$792Average$1,030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$826Average$1,065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,108Average$1,378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,118Average$1,315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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