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Cheap flights from Sydney to Penang from $259

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 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — PEN
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Penang Intl are usually found in May or February, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 4 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$473

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,000
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 16/8-23/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 20m total
  • Sydney to Penang
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($221 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($67 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 4 July 2025.

Wed 8/1021:45SYD - PEN
1 stop21h 25mScoot
Fri 24/1011:00PEN - SYD
1 stop30h 30mScoot
Deal found 2/7$473
Thu 14/820:45SYD - PEN
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 21/816:40PEN - SYD
2 stops16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$572
Tue 12/811:25SYD - PEN
1 stop33h 05mXiamenAir
Fri 15/819:40PEN - SYD
1 stop35h 40mXiamenAir
Deal found 2/7$980
Thu 14/807:40SYD - PEN
1 stop37h 00mCathay Pacific
Wed 20/801:00PEN - SYD
1 stop17h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/7$1,062
Sun 19/1008:05SYD - PEN
2 stops28h 15mBatik Air
Wed 29/1016:20PEN - SYD
2 stops34h 55mBatik Air
Deal found 3/7$1,222
Tue 12/822:10SYD - PEN
2 stops23h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 15/821:20PEN - SYD
1 stop20h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 2/7$1,269
Tue 12/820:20SYD - PEN
1 stop29h 45mSichuan Airlines
Thu 14/801:00PEN - SYD
1 stop35h 15mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 2/7$1,287

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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 4 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Penang that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/10

21:45-16:10

1 stop21h 25m

Penang Intl

Fri 24/10

11:00-20:30

1 stop30h 30m

$473

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/8

20:45-19:15

2 stops24h 30m

Penang Intl

Thu 21/8

16:40-11:35

2 stops16h 55m

$572

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 12/8

11:25-18:30

1 stop33h 05m

Penang Intl

Fri 15/8

19:40-09:20

1 stop35h 40m

$980

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/8

07:40-18:40

1 stop37h 00m

Penang Intl

Wed 20/8

01:00-20:10

1 stop17h 10m

$1,062

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/10

08:05-09:20

2 stops28h 15m

Penang Intl

Wed 29/10

16:20-06:15

2 stops34h 55m

$1,222

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 12/8

22:10-19:15

2 stops23h 05m

Penang Intl

Fri 15/8

21:20-19:35

1 stop20h 15m

$1,225

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 12/8

20:20-00:05

1 stop29h 45m

Penang Intl

Thu 14/8

01:00-14:15

1 stop35h 15m

$1,287

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/10

21:45-16:10

1 stop21h 25m

$259

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/10

13:50-22:05

2 stops35h 15m

$303

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Deals found on 2/7

Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Penang

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Penang. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney to Penang, you should look to book at least 42 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Penang. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 July 2025.

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.

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 4 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific and Scoot 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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
921 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,June 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
921 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
921 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,June 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
306 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
921 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,June 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.

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.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sydney to Penang round-trip from $473. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are XiamenAir, from $980, and Cathay Pacific, from $1,047. Users have found that Scoot is 48% 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 Boat Quay are currently the most popular points of interest in Singapore at the moment. Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay can be accessed by travelling approximately 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 17.3 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers can book a car hire at Singapore Changi for about $127 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Sydney to Penang

Discover the top 4 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 4 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest$434Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$698Average$902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$778Average$940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$894Average$1,338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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