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$365+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Penang (PEN)

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 4/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — PEN
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Penang Intl are usually found in September or March, booked 29 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Penang

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 April 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$730
(oojo)

One-way from

$365
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$926
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Penang
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Penang. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2911:10 pmSFO - PEN
1 stop21h 50mCathay Pacific
Sun 5/187:30 amPEN - SFO
1 stop30h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/17$730
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2412:00 pmSFO - PEN
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Thu 5/158:30 amPEN - SFO
2 stops48h 18mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/17$817
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/411:10 pmSFO - PEN
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/129:20 pmPEN - SFO
2 stops54h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$849
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/231:05 amSFO - PEN
1 stop22h 05mChina Airlines
Thu 5/153:10 pmPEN - SFO
1 stop19h 45mChina Airlines
Deal found 4/17$928
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/1510:40 pmSFO - PEN
1 stop21h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/2212:00 pmPEN - SFO
1 stop24h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$954
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/79:40 amSFO - PEN
1 stop37h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sun 1/119:45 pmPEN - SFO
1 stop26h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,059
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2812:35 amSFO - PEN
2 stops31h 10mChina Southern
Sun 5/1811:55 pmPEN - SFO
2 stops35h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 4/17$1,060
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/291:35 pmSFO - PEN
2 stops41h 30mJapan Airlines
Sun 5/187:20 pmPEN - SFO
2 stops31h 00mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,209
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/239:00 amSFO - PEN
3 stops41h 50mQatar Airways
Sat 5/109:20 pmPEN - SFO
2 stops55h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/16$1,343

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Penang that are best for you.

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San Francisco

Fly to

Penang

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Tue 4/29

11:10 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop21h 50m

Penang Intl

Sun 5/18

7:30 am-10:40 pm

1 stop30h 10m

$730

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

11:10 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop21h 50m

Penang Intl

Mon 5/12

9:20 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops54h 40m

$849

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Thu 5/15

10:40 pm-11:10 am

1 stop21h 30m

Penang Intl

Thu 5/22

12:00 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop24h 20m

$954

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Mon 4/28

1:05 am-2:10 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Penang Intl

Sun 5/18

3:10 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop19h 45m

$972

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Mon 4/28

12:35 am-10:45 pm

2 stops31h 10m

Penang Intl

Sun 5/18

11:55 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops35h 35m

$1,060

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Thu 7/10

11:30 am-9:25 am

1 stop30h 55m

Penang Intl

Tue 7/22

10:05 pm-9:40 am

1 stop26h 35m

$1,204

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Tue 4/29

1:35 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops41h 30m

Penang Intl

Sun 5/18

7:20 pm-11:20 am

2 stops31h 00m

$1,209

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Sat 5/31

5:05 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop31h 30m

Penang Intl

Sat 6/7

2:30 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops38h 30m

$2,731

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Sat 5/31

7:30 pm-9:25 am

2 stops46h 55m

Penang Intl

Sat 6/7

12:00 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops43h 35m

$4,310

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Sat 5/17

3:55 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops35h 40m

Penang Intl

Fri 5/23

3:50 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops36h 45m

$7,715

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Penang

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Penang in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Penang flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Penang flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Penang flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Penang flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Penang flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Penang

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Penang from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Penang

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Penang. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

Booking 28 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Penang. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Penang (average of $960). Flying from San Francisco to Penang in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,537). 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 SFO to PEN?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 April 17, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 13% on flights from San Francisco to Penang by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Rainfall in Penang by month

Plan your trip to Penang by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Penang ranges from 3.0 - 15.2 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 15.2 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Penang when rainfall is around 3.0 in.

Temperature in Penang by month

Plan your trip to Penang by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of August, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 78.8 F).

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 April 17, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Penang, see what other customers have to say about Japan Airlines, China Airlines and Singapore Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,443 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,443 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,443 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
China Airlines
8.2
Very good
729 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,443 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,443 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
849 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,443 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
China Southern
7.5
Good
94 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,443 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Penang round-trip?

    Cathay Pacific, at $730, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Penang.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include China Eastern and China Airlines. Users have found that Cathay Pacific is 37% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Penang?

    Most of the time, San Francisco to Penang flights that have layovers will stop in Singapore.

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

    The majority of Singapore visitors spend their time at Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Geylang Serai New Market. Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Geylang Serai New Market are located about 13.4 mi, 13.4 mi, and 6.9 mi, respectively from Singapore Changi. Travelers can rent a car at Singapore Changi for an average daily rate of $86 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Penang flights?

    Flights departing from San Francisco and landing in Penang layover in Taipei City least frequently.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Penang that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Penang flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Penang?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Penang?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Penang?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Penang (average of $960). Flying from San Francisco to Penang in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,537). 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 5 airlines flying from San Francisco to Penang

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$722Average$980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$746Average$962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$769Average$1,409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China AirlinesCheapest$903Average$1,143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
STARLUX AirlinesCheapest$956Average$980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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