Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Sydney to Penang from $471

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — PEN
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Penang Intl are usually found in May or October, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Penang

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) 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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$471

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$837
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 2/5-7/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 35m total
  • Sydney to Penang
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($294 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($86 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Sydney to Penang

Cheapest flights from Sydney to Penang
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Penang. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Fri 2/512:50SYD - PEN
1 stop23h 10mScoot
Wed 7/522:05PEN - SYD
1 stop19h 25mScoot
Deal found 24/3$471
Thu 8/520:45SYD - PEN
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/514:05PEN - SYD
2 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$569
Tue 25/322:15SYD - PEN
1 stop14h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 31/305:50PEN - SYD
1 stop26h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 24/3$764
Fri 15/815:00SYD - PEN
2 stops29h 40mCathay Pacific
Thu 21/801:00PEN - SYD
1 stop17h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 24/3$1,147
Sun 13/411:25SYD - PEN
1 stop33h 05mXiamenAir
Tue 22/419:40PEN - SYD
1 stop35h 40mXiamenAir
Deal found 24/3$1,605
Fri 18/410:10SYD - PEN
2 stops34h 25mPhilippine Airlines
Fri 25/413:30PEN - SYD
2 stops40h 30mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 24/3$3,485

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney 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 25 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Penang that are best for you.

Fly from

Sydney

Fly to

Penang

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 2/5

12:50-10:00

1 stop23h 10m

Penang Intl

Wed 7/5

22:05-19:30

1 stop19h 25m

$471

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/6

12:50-10:00

1 stop23h 10m

Penang Intl

Mon 16/6

17:25-20:00

1 stop24h 35m

$517

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 15/8

15:00-18:40

2 stops29h 40m

Penang Intl

Thu 21/8

01:00-20:10

1 stop17h 10m

$1,147

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 13/4

11:25-18:30

1 stop33h 05m

Penang Intl

Tue 22/4

19:40-09:20

1 stop35h 40m

$1,605

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 13/4

22:10-15:05

1 stop18h 55m

Penang Intl

Tue 22/4

05:50-19:35

1 stop11h 45m

$1,618

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 18/4

10:10-18:35

2 stops34h 25m

Penang Intl

Fri 25/4

13:30-08:00

2 stops40h 30m

$3,485

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 18/4

06:55-23:00

2 stops18h 05m

Penang Intl

Fri 25/4

06:00-06:05

2 stops22h 05m

$3,501

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/4

16:05-18:45

3 stops28h 40m

$581

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/4

21:15-07:40

1 stop12h 25m

$741

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 11/4

15:00-22:45

2 stops33h 45m

$1,314

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 25/3

Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Penang

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Penang from Sydney with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Penang

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney 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 21 March 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney to Penang, you should look to book at least 42 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.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Penang (average of $338). Flying from Sydney 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 SYD to PEN?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney 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 25 March 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sydney to Penang in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney 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.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Penang flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings 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 25 March 2025.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
833 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

BOS - HKG

It would have been nice to understand the dates of takeoff! We missed our flight and now have to pay an extra $454.00 Very stressful and not easy to check in or get information
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
833 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
833 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

BOS - HKG

It would have been nice to understand the dates of takeoff! We missed our flight and now have to pay an extra $454.00 Very stressful and not easy to check in or get information
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
252 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
833 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

BOS - HKG

It would have been nice to understand the dates of takeoff! We missed our flight and now have to pay an extra $454.00 Very stressful and not easy to check in or get information
Philippine Airlines
7.2
Good
840 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
833 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

BOS - HKG

It would have been nice to understand the dates of takeoff! We missed our flight and now have to pay an extra $454.00 Very stressful and not easy to check in or get information
Scoot
6.7
Okay
302 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
833 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

BOS - HKG

It would have been nice to understand the dates of takeoff! We missed our flight and now have to pay an extra $454.00 Very stressful and not easy to check in or get information
Batik Air
6.0
Okay
69 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
833 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

BOS - HKG

It would have been nice to understand the dates of takeoff! We missed our flight and now have to pay an extra $454.00 Very stressful and not easy to check in or get information

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sydney to Penang round-trip from $471. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Cathay Pacific, from $1,166, and XiamenAir, from $1,605. Users have found that Scoot is 50% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    Sydney to Penang flights have a stopover in Singapore most often.

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

    Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay are currently the most popular points of interest in Singapore at the moment. Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay can be accessed by travelling approximately 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 17.3 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers can book a car hire at Singapore Changi for about $133 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    Sydney to Penang flights have a stopover in Kuala Lumpur least often.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney 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 Sydney to Penang?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Penang (average of $338). Flying from Sydney 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.

See more FAQs

Travelling to a place near Sydney?

Book flights to Sydney if you plan to visit one of these locations
George Town
Batu Ferringhi
Butterworth

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Fly from Sydney to Penang on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Sydney to Penang. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 25 March 2025.
Malaysia Airlines flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Penang Intl
Scoot flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Penang Intl
Singapore Airlines flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Penang Intl

Top 4 airlines flying from Sydney to Penang

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Sydney 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 25 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest$458Average$586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Scoot flights
Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$758Average$995FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$797Average$968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$935Average$1,399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Search Qantas Airways flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Sydney to Penang?

900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Penang from Sydney today with Cheapflights!

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Sydney to Penang?

It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Sydney to Penang.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Sydney to Penang with no change fees?

Certainly. Search results for flights to Penang from Sydney shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Sydney to Penang become cheaper?

Of course! You can now track prices for flights from Sydney to Penang and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.