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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Penang (SYD-PEN)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Sydney to Penang

Sun, 11 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct
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10:45 - 20:15SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-PEN Penang Intl
12h 30m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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13:25 - 09:20PEN  Penang Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
16h 55m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$507Multiple Airlines
Mon, 19 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct
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21:50 - 07:40SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-PEN Penang Intl
12h 50m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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13:25 - 09:20PEN  Penang Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
16h 55m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$509Multiple Airlines
Fri, 16 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct
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10:45 - 20:15SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-PEN Penang Intl
12h 30m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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06:00 - 20:35PEN  Penang Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
11h 35m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$509Multiple Airlines
Fri, 16 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct
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10:45 - 20:15SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-PEN Penang Intl
12h 30m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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06:00 - 20:35PEN  Penang Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
11h 35m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$510Multiple Airlines
Sat, 24 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct
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21:35 - 21:20SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-PEN Penang Intl
26h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi
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17:25 - 18:50PEN  Penang Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
22h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi
$560Scoot
Sat, 24 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
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21:35 - 08:30SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-PEN Penang Intl
13h 55m1 stop Singapore Changi
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09:30 - 18:50PEN  Penang Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
30h 20m1 stop Singapore Changi
$565Scoot
Thu, 29 Oct - Tue, 17 Nov
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20:05 - 08:30SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-PEN Penang Intl
15h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi
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22:20 - 12:10PEN  Penang Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
10h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi
$587Scoot
Sat, 24 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct
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12:25 - 23:00SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-PEN Penang Intl
37h 35m2 stops Perth Kuala Lumpur Intl
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05:50 - 06:05PEN  Penang Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
21h 15m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Perth
$1,186Malaysia Airlines
Tue, 2 Feb - Mon, 15 Mar
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12:20 - 21:55SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-PEN Penang Intl
36h 35m2 stops Perth Kuala Lumpur Intl
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06:10 - 06:05PEN  Penang Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
20h 55m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Perth
$1,221Malaysia Airlines
Fri, 16 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct
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12:25 - 18:35SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-PEN Penang Intl
33h 10m2 stops Perth Kuala Lumpur Intl
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21:20 - 06:05PEN  Penang Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
29h 45m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Perth
$1,236Malaysia Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Sydney to Penang flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Sydney to Penang with more confidence.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Penang?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Penang and is 9% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 9% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • November is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Penang at $521 return.
  • December ($1,283) and January ($966) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 146% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Sydney to Penang the cheapest?

Flights from Sydney to Penang are cheapest 15 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 33% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Sydney to Penang flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$316
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (25% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Sydney to Penang

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Penang based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Sydney to Penang flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Sydney to Penang?

    Flights from Sydney to Penang usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and arrive at Penang Intl (PEN).

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Sydney to Penang?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Sydney to Penang:

    • Economy class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Sydney to Penang pass through?

    One-stop flights from Sydney to Penang most commonly connect through:

    • Singapore Changi (SIN) – 60% of one-stop connections
    • Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 38% of one-stop connections
    • Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) – 1% of one-stop connections
    • Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 0% of one-stop connections

    Singapore Changi (SIN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Sydney to Penang?

    On the Sydney to Penang route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 17%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $708 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $851 – a $143 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How expensive are last-minute Sydney to Penang flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 4% above the route average of $774. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Sydney to Penang?

    A direct flight from Sydney to Penang takes 0h 00m, covering 11,087 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Sydney to Penang?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • Have flight prices from Sydney to Penang changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $507 to $3,664. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Sydney to Penang looking right now?

    One-way fares from Sydney to Penang are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $902, which is 133% above the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Sydney to Penang?

    Flying via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 10m, compared to 13h 16m via Singapore Changi (SIN) and 17h 01m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

  • What is the time difference between Sydney and Penang?

    Penang is 2 hours behind Sydney (Malaysia Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • Which car hire options are available at Penang Intl Airport (PEN)?

    Penang Intl Airport (PEN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $20 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Paradise
    · GREEN MOTION
    · Galaxy Asia Car Rental
    · keddy by Europcar
    · Suria Car Rental

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Sydney to Penang flight?

    Return flights from Sydney to Penang range from $587 to $989, with an average of $774 over the past 12 months. Anything below $587 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Sydney to Penang flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $708 – about $143 less than Sunday (17% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 15 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 33% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Sydney to Penang trip for November. Fares historically average $521 return in that month – typically $762 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).

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