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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Penang from $342

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 3/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — PEN
21 Aug — 28 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Penang

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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 22 July 2026.

Tue 6/1022:35
MEL
-
PEN
1 stop20h 45m
Scoot
Fri 23/1017:20
PEN
-
MEL
1 stop25h 00m
Scoot
Deal found 18/7$591
Wed 12/821:35
MEL
-
PEN
1 stop14h 30m
Scoot
Wed 19/817:20
PEN
-
MEL
1 stop16h 25m
Scoot
Deal found 20/7$596
Tue 4/813:00
MEL
-
PEN
1 stop10h 20m
Scoot
Tue 18/822:20
PEN
-
MEL
1 stop20h 00m
Scoot
Deal found 21/7$602
Tue 1/913:00
MEL
-
PEN
1 stop21h 30m
Scoot
Tue 8/909:30
PEN
-
MEL
1 stop24h 15m
Scoot
Deal found 17/7$603
Mon 31/813:00
MEL
-
PEN
1 stop21h 30m
Scoot
Mon 7/909:30
PEN
-
MEL
1 stop24h 15m
Scoot
Deal found 17/7$605
Mon 7/921:35
MEL
-
PEN
2 stops22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/913:45
PEN
-
MEL
2 stops28h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7$621
Tue 24/1101:00
MEL
-
PEN
1 stop10h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/1106:55
PEN
-
MEL
1 stop13h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/7$623
Sun 16/821:35
MEL
-
PEN
1 stop12h 55m
Scoot
Sun 23/809:30
PEN
-
MEL
1 stop24h 15m
Scoot
Deal found 17/7$632
Wed 26/813:00
MEL
-
PEN
1 stop21h 30m
Scoot
Mon 31/809:30
PEN
-
MEL
1 stop24h 15m
Scoot
Deal found 18/7$638

Find 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 22 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$591

One-way from

$342

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$973
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 6/10-23/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Penang
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3/8
  • 3/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Penang
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($264 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($57 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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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 22 July 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbournePenang

MEL - PEN

MELPEN

Melbourne

Tue 8/9

21:35-10:05

1 stop14h 30m

Penang Intl

Tue 15/9

11:05-20:20

1 stop31h 15m

$605

MelbournePenang

MEL - PEN

MELPEN

Melbourne

Sun 16/8

21:35-08:30

1 stop12h 55m

Penang Intl

Sun 23/8

09:30-11:45

1 stop24h 15m

$632

MelbournePenang

MEL - PEN

MELPEN

Melbourne

Mon 31/8

13:00-08:30

1 stop21h 30m

Penang Intl

Mon 7/9

13:45-20:20

2 stops28h 35m

$658

MelbournePenang

MEL - PEN

MELPEN

Melbourne

Tue 8/9

21:35-10:05

1 stop14h 30m

Penang Intl

Tue 15/9

08:30-20:20

2 stops33h 50m

$689

MelbournePenang

MEL - PEN

MELPEN

Melbourne

Wed 26/8

13:00-17:50

2 stops30h 50m

Penang Intl

Mon 31/8

09:55-06:15

2 stops18h 20m

$770

MelbournePenang

MEL - PEN

MELPEN

Melbourne

Wed 28/10

13:25-08:30

1 stop22h 05m

Penang Intl

Sat 31/10

09:30-12:10

1 stop23h 40m

$970

MelbournePenang

MEL - PEN

MELPEN

Melbourne

Sun 6/12

07:45-23:00

2 stops18h 15m

Penang Intl

Mon 14/12

22:20-21:20

1 stop20h 00m

$1,080

MelbournePenang

MEL - PEN

MELPEN

Melbourne

Sat 12/12

22:35-21:20

1 stop25h 45m

Penang Intl

Sun 14/2

13:50-10:05

1 stop17h 15m

$1,208

MelbournePenang

MEL - PEN

MELPEN

Melbourne

Wed 28/10

07:45-22:20

2 stops17h 35m

Penang Intl

Sat 31/10

18:30-05:40

2 stops32h 10m

$1,277
Fastest return journey

MelbournePenang

MEL - PEN

MELPEN

Melbourne

Thu 20/8

07:10-00:35

3 stops19h 25m

Penang Intl

Thu 27/8

13:55-05:35

2 stops13h 40m

$1,305

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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 Airport to Penang

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

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Penang is 43 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Penang (average of $696). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Penang in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,352). 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 Airport to Penang?

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 22 July 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to Penang, such as Singapore Airlines,Malaysia Airlines, andScoot. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,576 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,576 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,576 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
313 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,576 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
325 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,576 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

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 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Penang?

    Scoot can get you from Melbourne Airport to Penang in just under 14h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Melbourne Airport and Penang is about 6629 km.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne Airport to Penang is Scoot. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $455 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines, starting at $610 and $726 round-trip. Scoot is currently priced 50% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Penang one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Melbourne Airport to Penang are Scoot ($252), AirAsia X ($364), and Malaysia Airlines ($446).

  • 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, Universal Studios Singapore, and Merlion are the most popular attractions in Singapore if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Merlion can be visited by traveling about 21.6 km, 21.6 km, and 16.9 km respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers can rent a car at Singapore Changi for an average daily rate of $117 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Penang (average of $696). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Penang in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,352). 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

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Melbourne to Penang. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 22 July 2026.
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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 22 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest$455Average$695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$610Average$978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$726Average$910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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