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Cheap flights from Sydney to Penang from $261

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 14/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — PEN
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Penang

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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 16 June 2026.

Wed 22/713:00
SYD
-
PEN
1 stop29h 20m
Scoot
Tue 11/809:30
PEN
-
SYD
1 stop31h 50m
Scoot
Deal found 13/6$479
Tue 4/813:00
SYD
-
PEN
1 stop29h 20m
Scoot
Fri 28/817:50
PEN
-
SYD
1 stop23h 30m
Scoot
Deal found 14/6$481
Fri 11/909:45
SYD
-
PEN
1 stop14h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/921:00
PEN
-
SYD
1 stop20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$555
Wed 26/820:50
SYD
-
PEN
1 stop12h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/821:00
PEN
-
SYD
1 stop20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/6$560
Wed 26/820:50
SYD
-
PEN
1 stop12h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 30/816:35
PEN
-
SYD
1 stop25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/6$561
Wed 15/713:00
SYD
-
PEN
1 stop23h 05m
Scoot
Sat 15/811:05
PEN
-
SYD
1 stop30h 15m
Scoot
Deal found 15/6$572
Wed 26/813:00
SYD
-
PEN
1 stop21h 30m
Scoot
Mon 31/817:20
PEN
-
SYD
1 stop24h 00m
Scoot
Deal found 16/6$575
Wed 22/713:00
SYD
-
PEN
1 stop21h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/812:45
PEN
-
SYD
2 stops28h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6$584
Tue 4/820:35
SYD
-
PEN
1 stop22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 29/813:45
PEN
-
SYD
2 stops27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/6$603
Tue 28/713:00
SYD
-
PEN
1 stop23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/818:30
PEN
-
SYD
1 stop23h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$606
Tue 4/820:35
SYD
-
PEN
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 28/813:45
PEN
-
SYD
2 stops27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/6$608

Find 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 16 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$479

One-way from

$261

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$807
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 22/7-11/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 10m total
  • Sydney to Penang
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 14/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 30m total
  • Sydney to Penang
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($257 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($51 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 16 June 2026.
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SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 11/9

09:45-22:00

1 stop14h 15m

Penang Intl

Sun 13/9

21:00-19:35

1 stop20h 35m

$555

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/8

13:00-08:30

1 stop21h 30m

Penang Intl

Thu 27/8

17:20-19:20

1 stop24h 00m

$572

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 13/7

13:00-16:20

1 stop29h 20m

Penang Intl

Thu 23/7

22:20-19:20

1 stop19h 00m

$664

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/7

20:35-08:30

1 stop13h 55m

Penang Intl

Mon 10/8

06:10-19:20

2 stops35h 10m

$766

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 13/7

13:00-12:50

2 stops25h 50m

Penang Intl

Thu 23/7

18:50-19:20

2 stops22h 30m

$791

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/10

14:20-09:35

1 stop22h 15m

Penang Intl

Thu 29/10

22:20-18:50

1 stop17h 30m

$968

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/8

09:50-22:20

1 stop14h 30m

Penang Intl

Sun 30/8

18:30-06:05

2 stops33h 35m

$1,009

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 26/8

22:15-22:20

1 stop26h 05m

Penang Intl

Sun 30/8

18:30-06:05

2 stops33h 35m

$1,009

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/10

07:15-09:00

2 stops28h 45m

Penang Intl

Thu 29/10

09:50-06:15

2 stops17h 25m

$1,138
Cheapest one-way

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/7

13:00-08:30

1 stop21h 30m

$261

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

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 20 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Penang (average of $660). Flying from Sydney to Penang in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,227). 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 Sydney 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 16 June 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Malaysia Airlines, andScoot from Sydney to Penang have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,545 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

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
1,545 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,545 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

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
311 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,545 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

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
1,545 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

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 Sydney to Penang. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Penang?

    There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to Penang in 29h 20m. Fly via Scoot to get the fastest option. There are 6890 km between Sydney and Penang.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sydney to Penang round-trip from $410. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Malaysia Airlines, from $683, and Singapore Airlines, from $754. Users have found that Scoot is 51% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $198 on Scoot. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Malaysia Airlines from $379 and Singapore Airlines from $396 one-way.

  • 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, 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.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Penang (average of $660). Flying from Sydney to Penang in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,227). 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 Sydney to Penang

Discover the top 3 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 16 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest$410Average$585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$683Average$946FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$754Average$860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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