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Cheap flights from China to Penang from RM 572

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 23/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — PEN
13 Jul — 20 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 13 June 2026.

Sat 11/710:10
CAN
-
PEN
1 stop25h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Sat 18/707:30
PEN
-
CAN
1 stop25h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 11/6RM 1,079
Wed 15/705:00
CAN
-
PEN
1 stop14h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 19/713:00
PEN
-
CAN
1 stop8h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 8/6RM 1,099
Thu 25/605:00
CAN
-
PEN
1 stop7h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 29/613:00
PEN
-
CAN
1 stop13h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 10/6RM 1,111
Sat 25/705:00
CAN
-
PEN
1 stop14h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Sat 1/807:30
PEN
-
CAN
1 stop18h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 10/6RM 1,123
Sun 1/1110:15
CAN
-
PEN
1 stop25h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 5/1107:50
PEN
-
CAN
1 stop25h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 11/6RM 1,140
Mon 14/922:20
CAN
-
PEN
1 stop13h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 17/913:00
PEN
-
CAN
1 stop8h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 9/6RM 1,176
Wed 4/1110:15
CAN
-
PEN
1 stop8h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Sat 7/1107:50
PEN
-
CAN
1 stop13h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 11/6RM 1,188
Tue 8/901:35
PVG
-
PEN
1 stop11h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/906:10
PEN
-
PVG
1 stop22h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6RM 1,188
Fri 19/621:55
SHA
-
PEN
1 stop20h 05m
XiamenAir
Sun 21/619:00
PEN
-
SHA
1 stop16h 00m
XiamenAir
Deal found 9/6RM 1,192
Fri 3/702:45
SZX
-
PEN
1 stop6h 20m
Malaysia Airlines
Sat 11/721:20
PEN
-
SZX
1 stop27h 55m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 13/6RM 1,196
Tue 23/621:55
SHA
-
PEN
1 stop20h 05m
XiamenAir
Mon 29/619:00
PEN
-
SHA
1 stop13h 50m
XiamenAir
Deal found 9/6RM 1,196
Mon 23/1102:45
SZX
-
PEN
1 stop9h 05m
Malaysia Airlines
Mon 30/1117:50
PEN
-
SZX
1 stop7h 25m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 11/6RM 1,205

Find flight deals from China to Penang

Keep the following information in mind while searching for China to Penang flight deals. Data was last updated 13 June 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 1,079

One-way from

RM 572

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

RM 1,582

Good round-trip deal

RM 1,515 or less

Good one-way deal

RM 502 or less
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 11/7-18/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 15m total
  • China to Penang
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 23/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 00m total
  • China to Penang
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (RM 276 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (RM 248 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
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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 13 June 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to Penang that are best for you.

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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

GuangzhouPenang

CAN - PEN

CANPEN

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 20/11

10:15-19:05

1 stop8h 50m

Penang Intl

Sat 21/11

07:50-08:55

1 stop25h 05m

RM 1,176

GuangzhouPenang

CAN - PEN

CANPEN

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 14/9

22:20-12:00

1 stop13h 40m

Penang Intl

Thu 17/9

13:00-21:05

1 stop8h 05m

RM 1,176

ShanghaiPenang

SHA - PEN

SHAPEN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 23/6

21:55-18:00

1 stop20h 05m

Penang Intl

Mon 29/6

19:00-08:50

1 stop13h 50m

RM 1,196

ShenzhenPenang

SZX - PEN

SZXPEN

Shenzhen

Wed 15/7

02:45-09:05

1 stop6h 20m

Penang Intl

Mon 20/7

13:30-01:15

1 stop11h 45m

RM 1,209

GuangzhouPenang

CAN - PEN

CANPEN

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 29/10

22:15-19:05

1 stop20h 50m

Penang Intl

Sat 7/11

07:50-21:00

1 stop13h 10m

RM 1,253

GuangzhouPenang

CAN - PEN

CANPEN

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 1/11

10:15-12:00

1 stop25h 45m

Penang Intl

Sat 7/11

07:50-21:00

1 stop13h 10m

RM 1,253

GuangzhouPenang

CAN - PEN

CANPEN

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 31/10

22:15-12:00

1 stop13h 45m

Penang Intl

Tue 3/11

13:00-08:55

1 stop19h 55m

RM 1,253

ShenzhenPenang

SZX - PEN

SZXPEN

Shenzhen

Thu 17/9

02:45-20:35

1 stop17h 50m

Penang Intl

Mon 12/10

09:50-01:15

1 stop15h 25m

RM 1,261

ShanghaiPenang

PVG - PEN

PVGPEN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 15/9

17:40-19:10

1 stop25h 30m

Penang Intl

Thu 17/9

07:30-20:15

1 stop12h 45m

RM 1,326

GuangzhouPenang

CAN - PEN

CANPEN

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 25/7

10:10-12:00

1 stop25h 50m

Penang Intl

Sat 1/8

19:05-23:10

Nonstop4h 05m

RM 1,395

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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.
Estimated return price
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Cheapflights Insights

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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Penang (average of RM 487). Flying from China to Penang in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 994). 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 13 June 2026.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 23% on flights from China to Penang by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

How often are flights from China to Penang delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between China and Penang have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 133 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for China to Penang flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on China to Penang flights?

Over the past year, Shanghai Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

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 13 June 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Shenzhen Airlines,China Southern, andChina 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.
Shenzhen Airlines
7.9
Good
26 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Siva,Jan 2026

SZX - SIN

A great airline to fly with. First leg from harbin to Shenzhen with A330. Flight is good but in flight meal compare to Shandong no match at all. Second leg from Shenzhen to Singapore with B737-8 slept whole flight, lunch is not so good luckily i had my breakfast + lunch at the shenzhen airport.
Shenzhen Airlines
7.9
Good
26 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.9
Good
26 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Siva,Jan 2026

SZX - SIN

A great airline to fly with. First leg from harbin to Shenzhen with A330. Flight is good but in flight meal compare to Shandong no match at all. Second leg from Shenzhen to Singapore with B737-8 slept whole flight, lunch is not so good luckily i had my breakfast + lunch at the shenzhen airport.
China Southern
7.5
Good
153 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.9
Good
26 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Siva,Jan 2026

SZX - SIN

A great airline to fly with. First leg from harbin to Shenzhen with A330. Flight is good but in flight meal compare to Shandong no match at all. Second leg from Shenzhen to Singapore with B737-8 slept whole flight, lunch is not so good luckily i had my breakfast + lunch at the shenzhen airport.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
223 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.9
Good
26 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Siva,Jan 2026

SZX - SIN

A great airline to fly with. First leg from harbin to Shenzhen with A330. Flight is good but in flight meal compare to Shandong no match at all. Second leg from Shenzhen to Singapore with B737-8 slept whole flight, lunch is not so good luckily i had my breakfast + lunch at the shenzhen airport.

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 6h 20m. 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 Spring Airlines (RM 224), AirAsia (RM 269), and XiamenAir (RM 405).

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

    The most popular route from China to Penang is Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Penang Intl. You may also consider Shenzhen - Penang Intl or Shanghai Pu Dong - 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Penang (average of RM 487). Flying from China to Penang in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 994). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Shenzhen AirlinesCheapestRM 900AverageRM 1,515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China EasternCheapestRM 1,043AverageRM 1,611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapestRM 1,279AverageRM 1,495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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