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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Penang from $333

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 11/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — PEN
11 Sep — 18 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 12 August 2026.

Tue 25/800:30 -
1 stop17h 50m
Thu 26/1109:05 -
1 stop11h 40m
Deal found 11/8$618
Mon 9/1122:35 -
1 stop25h 45m
Fri 13/1117:25 -
1 stop24h 55m
Deal found 12/8$632
Tue 18/800:30 -
1 stop11h 00m
Mon 7/911:05 -
1 stop22h 40m
Deal found 9/8$639
Tue 25/821:35 -
1 stop12h 55m
Tue 15/911:05 -
1 stop22h 40m
Deal found 9/8$640
Tue 25/821:35 -
1 stop21h 15m
Mon 14/909:30 -
1 stop24h 15m
Deal found 8/8$646
Wed 19/813:00 -
1 stop10h 20m
Mon 14/909:30 -
1 stop24h 15m
Deal found 8/8$649
Tue 8/900:30 -
2 stops21h 05m
Wed 16/922:20 -
1 stop11h 25m
Deal found 12/8$666
Tue 8/900:30 -
1 stop15h 55m
Thu 17/911:05 -
1 stop31h 15m
Deal found 10/8$677
Sun 11/1022:35 -
1 stop12h 55m
Sun 25/1011:10 -
2 stops31h 10m
Deal found 10/8$679
Wed 25/1113:25 -
1 stop10h 55m
Thu 26/1109:05 -
1 stop11h 40m
Deal found 11/8$683
Wed 9/906:00 -
2 stops28h 30m
Wed 16/922:20 -
2 stops22h 30m
Deal found 12/8$796
Mon 24/816:40 -
2 stops17h 50m
Mon 14/906:45 -
2 stops14h 05m
Deal found 8/8$941

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Penang

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) 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 12 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$618

One-way from

$333

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$765
25/8-26/11
  • 25/8-26/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Penang
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11/10
  • 11/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Penang
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($270 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($73 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 12 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Penang that are best for you.

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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbournePenang

MEL Melbourne - PEN Penang Intl

MELPEN

Melbourne

Tue 8/9

00:30-19:35

2 stops21h 05m

Penang Intl

Wed 16/9

22:20-11:45

1 stop11h 25m

$666

MelbournePenang

AVV Melbourne Avalon - PEN Penang Intl

AVVPEN

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 9/9

06:00-08:30

2 stops28h 30m

Penang Intl

Wed 16/9

22:20-22:50

2 stops22h 30m

$796
Fastest return journey

MelbournePenang

MEL Melbourne - PEN Penang Intl

MELPEN

Melbourne

Mon 9/11

07:45-17:20

2 stops12h 35m

Penang Intl

Fri 13/11

17:25-07:25

1 stop11h 00m

$890

MelbournePenang

AVV Melbourne Avalon - PEN Penang Intl

AVVPEN

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 24/8

16:40-08:30

2 stops17h 50m

Penang Intl

Mon 14/9

06:45-22:50

2 stops14h 05m

$941

MelbournePenang

MEL Melbourne - PEN Penang Intl

MELPEN

Melbourne

Wed 11/11

08:45-00:20

1 stop18h 35m

Penang Intl

Sun 15/11

12:35-07:15

1 stop15h 40m

$953

MelbournePenang

MEL Melbourne - PEN Penang Intl

MELPEN

Melbourne

Fri 29/1

12:25-18:15

1 stop32h 50m

Penang Intl

Tue 9/2

18:20-05:40

3 stops32h 20m

$1,028

MelbournePenang

MEL Melbourne - PEN Penang Intl

MELPEN

Melbourne

Thu 28/1

07:00-20:25

1 stop16h 25m

Penang Intl

Wed 3/2

21:15-12:10

1 stop11h 55m

$1,031

MelbournePenang

MEL Melbourne - PEN Penang Intl

MELPEN

Melbourne

Mon 24/8

06:45-18:35

2 stops13h 50m

Penang Intl

Mon 14/9

21:20-13:35

2 stops14h 15m

$1,232

MelbournePenang

MEL Melbourne - PEN Penang Intl

MELPEN

Melbourne

Wed 11/11

07:45-09:00

2 stops28h 15m

Penang Intl

Sun 15/11

09:50-05:40

2 stops16h 50m

$1,274

MelbournePenang

MEL Melbourne - PEN Penang Intl

MELPEN

Melbourne

Thu 10/9

07:45-21:20

2 stops15h 35m

Penang Intl

Fri 18/9

05:50-23:25

2 stops15h 35m

$1,296

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Penang

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Penang (average of $720). Flying from Melbourne to Penang in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,482). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Penang?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Melbourne to Penang flights typically cost between $633 and $901 in August.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $618 on Multiple Airlines (25 Aug–26 Nov).

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

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne to Penang may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 80 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 12 August 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Malaysia Airlines, andScoot from Melbourne to Penang. 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
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Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
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Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
315 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Scoot
6.7
Okay
327 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

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?

    For a flight from Melbourne to Penang, you will be flying into Penang Intl. Penang Intl (PEN) is just 14.5 km from the centre vof the city. Penang Intl is the only Penang airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 3 airlines have flights to Penang Intl from Melbourne on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Penang?

    Airlines like Malaysia Airlines fly from Melbourne to Penang in about 18h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Melbourne and Penang is about 6629 km.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne to Penang is Scoot. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $479 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines, starting at $604 and $721 round-trip. Scoot is priced at 48% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    Melbourne to Penang flights have a stopover in Singapore most of the time.

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

    Singapore travellers tend to visit Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Merlion more than anywhere else. Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Merlion are located about 21.6 km, 21.6 km, and 16.9 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Those on a stopover in Singapore in need of a car hire can book one at Singapore Changi for about $112.

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

    Of the flights from Melbourne to Penang that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Kuala Lumpur.

  • 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 to Penang?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Penang (average of $720). Flying from Melbourne to Penang in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,482). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Penang

Discover the top 3 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 12 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest$479Average$689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$604Average$992FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$721Average$913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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