Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Penang?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Sydney to Penang flights typically cost between $634 and $1,007 in October. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $489 on Multiple Airlines (21 Oct–31 Oct).

Question 1

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Penang?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 16m.

Question 2

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Penang?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 12h 07m.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Sydney to Penang flights typically cost between $634 and $1,007 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $489 on Multiple Airlines (21 Oct–31 Oct).

Question 4

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Penang?

Accepted Answer

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 68% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Penang on Cheapflights.

Question 5

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Penang?

Accepted Answer

Xiamen (XMN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $981.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Sydney to Penang?

Accepted Answer

There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to Penang in 26h 10m. Fly via Batik Air to get the fastest option. There are 6890 km between Sydney and Penang.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sydney to Penang round-trip from $416. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Malaysia Airlines, from $677, and Singapore Airlines, from $750. Users have found that Scoot is 50% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 8

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Penang one-way?

Accepted Answer

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $225 on Scoot. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Malaysia Airlines from $377 and Singapore Airlines from $433 one-way.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney to Penang, you should look to book at least 10 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.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Penang (average of $656). Flying from Sydney to Penang in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,322). 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.

Question 11

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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.

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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).

Question 13

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Penang?

Accepted Answer

Consider Singapore Airlines, Scoot or Malaysia Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Sydney to Penang.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Merlion are currently the most popular points of interest in Singapore at the moment. Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Merlion can be accessed by travelling approximately 21.6 km, 21.6 km, and 16.9 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers can book a car hire at Singapore Changi for about $117 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

When flying from Sydney to Penang, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Penang?

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

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 21

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

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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!

Question 22

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

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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.

Question 23

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

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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.

Question 24

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

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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.

Round-trip from	$489
One-way from	$264
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$820

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Scoot	Cheapest$416	Average$629	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Scoot flights
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$677	Average$871	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$750	Average$851	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney to Penang, you should look to book at least 10 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?

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Penang flights typically cost between $634 and $1,007 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $489 on Multiple Airlines (21 Oct–31 Oct).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Penang?

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 68% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Penang on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Penang?

Xiamen (XMN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $981.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Penang?

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 12h 07m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Penang?

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 16m.

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Sydney to Penang flights typically cost between $634 and $1,007 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $489 on Multiple Airlines (21 Oct–31 Oct).