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

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 59% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Penang on Cheapflights. Find deals

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 $1,045. Find deals

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 23m. Find deals

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 19m. Find deals

How long is the flight from Sydney to Penang?

There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to Penang in 29h 05m. 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 $431. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Malaysia Airlines, from $686, and Singapore Airlines, from $766. Users have found that Scoot is 51% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Penang?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Penang flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sentosa, Merlion, and Sim Lim Square are currently the most popular points of interest in Singapore at the moment. Sentosa, Merlion, and Sim Lim Square can be accessed by travelling approximately 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 16.3 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers can book a car hire at Singapore Changi for about $146 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Sydney to Penang?

Departing on a Saturday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 14% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Sydney to Penang at least 35 days early can save you up to 4% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 35 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Sydney to Penang for as little as $504 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $1,120 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Penang?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, May can be a great choice for travel to Penang. Flights to Penang from Sydney in May are about $887 on average during May, but can be found for as low as $437.

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.

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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 $710 and $950 in November. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $483 on Scoot (8 Nov-13 Nov).

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Penang Intl are usually found in May or October, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Round-trip from	$483
One-way from	$297
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$832

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46h 35m total
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 12 September 2025.

Sat 8/1114:20SYD - PEN

1 stop29h 05mScoot

Thu 13/1122:20PEN - SYD

1 stop17h 30mScoot

Deal found 11/9$483

Wed 8/1013:50SYD - PEN

1 stop29h 20mScoot

Wed 22/1001:05PEN - SYD

1 stop16h 05mScoot

Deal found 10/9$489

Wed 8/1013:50SYD - PEN

1 stop29h 20mScoot

Thu 23/1001:05PEN - SYD

1 stop16h 05mScoot

Deal found 11/9$490

Sun 26/1020:05SYD - PEN

2 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/1105:45PEN - SYD

2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$511

Tue 25/1120:05SYD - PEN

1 stop23h 20mScoot

Mon 8/1222:20PEN - SYD

1 stop17h 30mScoot

Deal found 10/9$516

Mon 20/1021:25SYD - PEN

1 stop26h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 30/1006:00PEN - SYD

2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$523

Sat 25/1021:25SYD - PEN

2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/1122:20PEN - SYD

1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$531

Tue 7/1022:15SYD - PEN

1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 22/1022:05PEN - SYD

1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$538

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Sat 8/1114:20SYD - PEN

1 stop29h 05mScoot

Thu 13/1122:20PEN - SYD

1 stop17h 30mScoot

Deal found 11/9$483

Sun 26/1020:05SYD - PEN

2 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/1105:45PEN - SYD

2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$511

Wed 8/1013:50SYD - PEN

1 stop29h 20mScoot

Thu 23/1016:55PEN - SYD

1 stop24h 15mScoot

Deal found 10/9$489

Tue 7/1022:15SYD - PEN

1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 22/1022:05PEN - SYD

1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$538

Wed 8/1021:25SYD - PEN

1 stop26h 40mScoot

Thu 23/1001:05PEN - SYD

1 stop16h 05mScoot

Deal found 12/9$514

Wed 8/1013:50SYD - PEN

2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 22/1001:05PEN - SYD

1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$559

Sat 8/1110:45SYD - PEN

1 stop26h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 13/1108:25PEN - SYD

2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$564

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Tue 7/1022:15SYD - PEN

1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 22/1022:05PEN - SYD

1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$538

Wed 8/1013:50SYD - PEN

1 stop29h 20mScoot

Wed 22/1001:05PEN - SYD

1 stop16h 05mScoot

Deal found 10/9$489

Wed 8/1013:50SYD - PEN

1 stop29h 20mScoot

Thu 23/1001:05PEN - SYD

1 stop16h 05mScoot

Deal found 11/9$490

Sat 18/1021:25SYD - PEN

2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 22/1022:05PEN - SYD

1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$552

Mon 20/1021:25SYD - PEN

1 stop26h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 30/1006:00PEN - SYD

2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$523

Sat 25/1021:25SYD - PEN

2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/1122:20PEN - SYD

1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$531

Sun 26/1020:05SYD - PEN

2 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/1105:45PEN - SYD

2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$511

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Wed 15/1013:50SYD - PEN

2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$297

Wed 15/1013:50SYD - PEN

1 stop29h 20mScoot

Deal found 10/9$302

Fri 19/912:50SYD - PEN

1 stop29h 05mScoot

Deal found 12/9$354

Wed 17/910:15SYD - PEN

1 stop32h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$378

Tue 16/910:15SYD - PEN

3 stops47h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$382

Sat 20/912:50SYD - PEN

2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$385

Fri 19/912:50SYD - PEN

2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$386

Tue 16/920:45SYD - PEN

1 stop21h 25mScoot

Deal found 12/9$398

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SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/11

14:20-16:25

1 stop29h 05m

Penang Intl

Thu 13/11

22:20-18:50

1 stop17h 30m

$483

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/10

13:50-16:10

1 stop29h 20m

Penang Intl

Thu 23/10

16:55-20:10

1 stop24h 15m

$489

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 26/10

20:05-13:10

2 stops20h 05m

Penang Intl

Sun 2/11

05:45-17:50

2 stops33h 05m

$511

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/10

21:25-21:05

1 stop26h 40m

Penang Intl

Thu 23/10

01:05-20:10

1 stop16h 05m

$514

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/10

22:15-15:40

1 stop20h 25m

Penang Intl

Wed 22/10

22:05-20:10

1 stop19h 05m

$538

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/10

13:50-07:40

2 stops20h 50m

Penang Intl

Wed 22/10

01:05-20:10

1 stop16h 05m

$559

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/11

10:45-10:25

1 stop26h 40m

Penang Intl

Thu 13/11

08:25-11:30

2 stops24h 05m

$564

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/10

13:50-07:40

2 stops20h 50m

$297

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/10

13:50-16:10

1 stop29h 20m

$302

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 11/1

20:05-16:25

1 stop23h 20m

$400

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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 61 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Penang (average of $338). Flying from Sydney to Penang in December is currently the most expensive (average of $800). 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.

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

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sydney to Penang in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Penang

See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways, andMalaysia Airlines 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

8.1

Very Good

1,365 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

905 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

278 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Scoot

6.7

Okay

308 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Sydney to Penang?
There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to Penang in 29h 05m. 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 $431. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Malaysia Airlines, from $686, and Singapore Airlines, from $766. Users have found that Scoot is 51% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
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, Merlion, and Sim Lim Square are currently the most popular points of interest in Singapore at the moment. Sentosa, Merlion, and Sim Lim Square can be accessed by travelling approximately 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 16.3 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers can book a car hire at Singapore Changi for about $146 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Penang (average of $338). Flying from Sydney to Penang in December is currently the most expensive (average of $800). 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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Scoot	Cheapest$431	Average$536	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Scoot flights
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$686	Average$1,028	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$766	Average$942	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$883	Average$1,313	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Penang Intl are usually found in May or October, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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