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Flights to Penang in 2026

Cheapest flights to Penang

Sun 11/228:15 pm -
2 stops33h 05m
Tue 12/85:55 pm -
2 stops37h 25m
Deal found 10/19$917
Sun 11/221:40 pm -
1 stop37h 00m
Tue 12/84:25 pm -
1 stop39h 40m
Deal found 10/19$923
Sun 10/1810:20 pm -
2 stops47h 00m
Mon 10/267:00 am -
2 stops44h 50m
Deal found 10/16$945
Wed 11/43:00 pm -
2 stops57h 25m
Sun 11/82:20 pm -
2 stops37h 40m
Deal found 10/16$946
Mon 11/21:40 pm -
1 stop21h 25m
Fri 11/134:25 pm -
1 stop26h 20m
Deal found 10/16$959
Wed 12/23:00 pm -
2 stops61h 20m
Wed 12/97:00 am -
2 stops45h 00m
Deal found 10/18$963
Mon 11/210:00 pm -
2 stops50h 25m
Fri 11/137:00 am -
2 stops39h 00m
Deal found 10/16$970
Mon 11/912:25 am -
2 stops50h 35m
Tue 11/246:15 am -
2 stops29h 15m
Deal found 10/15$976
Mon 11/309:00 am -
1 stop41h 40m
Mon 12/74:25 pm -
1 stop32h 35m
Deal found 10/16$987
Fri 11/271:40 pm -
1 stop33h 15m
Sun 12/271:00 pm -
1 stop29h 45m
Deal found 10/19$1,084
Sun 11/299:45 am -
2 stops38h 40m
Sun 12/67:00 am -
2 stops28h 30m
Deal found 10/15$1,113
Mon 11/3010:00 pm -
2 stops50h 25m
Mon 12/72:20 pm -
2 stops37h 40m
Deal found 10/16$1,116

Find flight deals to Penang

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,028

Round-trip from

$917

One-way from

$422
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($28 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($64 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
From New York to Penang Intl
One-way flight from New York to Penang Intl (PEN)

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New YorkPenang

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - PEN Penang Intl

JFKPEN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/31

3:45 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops44h 00m

Penang Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$437

New YorkPenang

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - PEN Penang Intl

JFKPEN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/7

2:55 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop40h 15m

Penang Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$439

New YorkPenang

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - PEN Penang Intl

JFKPEN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/7

3:45 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops44h 00m

Penang Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$446

New YorkPenang

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - PEN Penang Intl

JFKPEN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/7

3:00 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops57h 25m

Penang Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$495

NewarkPenang

EWR Newark - PEN Penang Intl

EWRPEN

Newark

Sat 10/31

11:55 am-9:00 am

2 stops33h 05m

Penang Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$498

New YorkPenang

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - PEN Penang Intl

JFKPEN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/29

2:05 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops40h 15m

Penang Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$513

NewarkPenang

EWR Newark - PEN Penang Intl

EWRPEN

Newark

Tue 12/1

9:45 am-4:00 pm

2 stops41h 15m

Penang Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$513

NewarkPenang

EWR Newark - PEN Penang Intl

EWRPEN

Newark

Wed 4/7

11:30 am-3:10 pm

2 stops39h 40m

Penang Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$532

NewarkPenang

EWR Newark - PEN Penang Intl

EWRPEN

Newark

Wed 3/31

11:30 am-3:20 pm

3 stops39h 50m

Penang Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$540

New YorkPenang

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - PEN Penang Intl

JFKPEN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/7

9:05 pm-7:00 am

3 stops44h 55m

Penang Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$657

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Penang

How long is the flight to Penang?

On average, a flight from New York to Penang takes 23 hours 38 minutes. Flights to Penang from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Penang?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Penang are Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines.

Rainfall in Penang by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Penang ranges from 3.0 - 15.2 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 15.2 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Penang when rainfall is around 3.0 in.

Temperature in Penang 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of August, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 78.8 F).

The best insider tips for flights to Penang

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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on Cathay Pacific

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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Robert Schrader

Expert on China Airlines

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Gabriel Leigh

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Reviews of airlines servicing Penang

Read through reviews of airlines servicing Malaysia, such as Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Judith,Sep 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Judith,Sep 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Judith,Sep 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

FAQs about flying to Penang

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

    If you book a flight to Penang, you will be flying into Penang Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Penang Intl (PEN) is located 9.0 mi from the center of Penang.

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

    Yes, flights with layovers 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, Singapore Airlines 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 $21, while round-trip flights cost around $52.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Penang?

    A round-trip flight to Penang will typically cost around $64, however they can be found for as little as $52.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Penang depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Penang, San Francisco offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does Penang Intl have rental cars?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Penang Intl?

    Yes. Penang Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hotel Est is the closest property to Penang Intl (0.0 mi away from Penang Intl).

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