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Cheap flights from China to Penang from RM 422

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 30/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — PEN
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from China to Penang

Keep the following information in mind while searching for China to Penang flight deals. Data was last updated 12 September 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 738

One-way from

RM 422

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

July

Average price

RM 1,164

Good round-trip deal

RM 1,023 or less

Good one-way deal

RM 430 or less
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 24/10-1/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 05m total
  • China to Penang
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30/10
  • 30/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 15m total
  • China to Penang
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (RM 1,245 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease (RM 464 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from China to Penang Intl.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from China to Penang Intl.
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Cheapest flights from China to Penang
Explore the most affordable flight options available from China to Penang. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 September 2025.

Fri 24/1003:25SZX - PEN
Nonstop3h 50mAirAsia
Sat 1/1114:30PEN - SZX
1 stop6h 15mAirAsia
Deal found 10/9RM 738
Thu 30/1006:55CAN - PEN
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1117:20PEN - CAN
1 stop7h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9RM 768
Wed 8/1003:25SZX - PEN
Nonstop3h 50mAirAsia
Sat 18/1022:30PEN - SZX
Nonstop3h 50mAirAsia
Deal found 11/9RM 831
Sun 26/1003:15SZX - PEN
1 stop28h 25mAirAsia
Mon 3/1114:15PEN - SZX
1 stop6h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 12/9RM 840
Wed 29/1001:35CAN - PEN
1 stop7h 45mAirAsia
Mon 3/1117:20PEN - CAN
1 stop7h 10mAirAsia
Deal found 12/9RM 852
Sun 26/1005:55CAN - PEN
1 stop7h 10mAirAsia
Sun 2/1117:20PEN - CAN
1 stop7h 10mAirAsia
Deal found 11/9RM 903
Sat 25/1020:55SZX - PEN
1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1118:20PEN - SZX
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9RM 907
Sat 25/1003:10CAN - PEN
1 stop6h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/1113:25PEN - CAN
1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9RM 911
Thu 9/1020:55SZX - PEN
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/1018:55PEN - SZX
1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9RM 962
Mon 27/1020:15PEK - PEN
1 stop27h 55mSichuan Airlines
Thu 30/1001:10PEN - PEK
1 stop13h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 10/9RM 983
Thu 16/1016:10SHA - PEN
1 stop26h 20mXiamenAir
Fri 24/1019:40PEN - SHA
1 stop21h 20mXiamenAir
Deal found 11/9RM 1,025
Sat 25/1020:15PEK - PEN
1 stop27h 55mSichuan Airlines
Fri 31/1001:10PEN - PEK
1 stop13h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 9/9RM 1,072

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Customise your flight search to find flights from China 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 407,431 searches. Data last updated 12 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to Penang that are best for you.

Fly from

China

Fly to

Penang

Route

Departure

Return

Price

GuangzhouPenang

CAN - PEN

CANPEN

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 30/10

06:55-23:00

1 stop16h 05m

Penang Intl

Mon 3/11

17:20-00:30

1 stop7h 10m

RM 768

ShenzhenPenang

SZX - PEN

SZXPEN

Shenzhen

Fri 24/10

03:25-07:15

Nonstop3h 50m

Penang Intl

Sat 1/11

22:45-02:35

Nonstop3h 50m

RM 776

ShenzhenPenang

SZX - PEN

SZXPEN

Shenzhen

Mon 27/10

21:50-07:40

1 stop9h 50m

Penang Intl

Mon 3/11

19:40-02:10

1 stop6h 30m

RM 840

GuangzhouPenang

CAN - PEN

CANPEN

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 29/10

01:35-09:20

1 stop7h 45m

Penang Intl

Mon 3/11

17:20-00:30

1 stop7h 10m

RM 852

ShenzhenPenang

SZX - PEN

SZXPEN

Shenzhen

Thu 9/10

20:55-07:40

1 stop10h 45m

Penang Intl

Sat 18/10

22:30-02:20

Nonstop3h 50m

RM 878

GuangzhouPenang

CAN - PEN

CANPEN

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 26/10

05:55-13:05

1 stop7h 10m

Penang Intl

Sun 2/11

17:20-00:30

1 stop7h 10m

RM 903

ShenzhenPenang

SZX - PEN

SZXPEN

Shenzhen

Sat 25/10

20:55-08:35

1 stop11h 40m

Penang Intl

Sat 1/11

18:20-02:10

1 stop7h 50m

RM 907

BeijingPenang

PEK - PEN

PEKPEN

Beijing Capital

Tue 28/10

08:30-00:10

1 stop15h 40m

Penang Intl

Fri 31/10

01:10-19:00

1 stop17h 50m

RM 983

BeijingPenang

PEK - PEN

PEKPEN

Beijing Capital

Mon 27/10

20:15-00:10

1 stop27h 55m

Penang Intl

Thu 30/10

01:10-14:10

1 stop13h 00m

RM 983

ShenzhenPenang

SZX - PEN

SZXPEN

Shenzhen

Wed 4/2

03:40-07:30

Nonstop3h 50m

Penang Intl

Fri 27/2

22:45-02:35

Nonstop3h 50m

RM 996

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from China to Penang

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

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Penang (average of RM 39). Flying from China to Penang in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 57). 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 CN to PEN?

Find hourly flight availability from China 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 12 September 2025.

When flying from China to Penang, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 12 September 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with China Southern and China Eastern from China to Penang to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
165 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from China to Penang. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Penang from China?

    Most people fly into Penang Intl (PEN) if they book a flight to Penang from China. Penang Intl is conveniently located just 14.5 km from Penang’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from China to Penang?

    Departing from China to Penang will take you 3h 50m. China and Penang are separated by a distance of 2412 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from China to Penang are AirAsia (RM 426), Cathay Pacific (RM 489), and Thai Lion Air (RM 582).

  • What are the most popular routes from China to Penang?

    The most popular route from China to Penang is Shanghai Pu Dong - Penang Intl. You may also consider Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Penang Intl or Guangzhou Baiyun - Penang Intl.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on China to Penang flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from China to Penang?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from China 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 China to Penang?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Penang (average of RM 39). Flying from China to Penang in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 57). 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 China to Penang

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from China 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 407,431 searches. Data last updated 12 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Shenzhen AirlinesCheapestRM 947AverageRM 1,514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapestRM 974AverageRM 1,419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapestRM 1,211AverageRM 1,487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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