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Cheap flights from China to Penang from RM 419

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 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — PEN
7 Aug — 14 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from China to Penang

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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 8 July 2026.

Tue 13/1001:35
PVG
-
PEN
1 stop7h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 21/1016:35
PEN
-
PVG
1 stop7h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7RM 932
Mon 17/822:20
CAN
-
PEN
1 stop13h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 24/813:00
PEN
-
CAN
1 stop13h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 3/7RM 981
Thu 9/705:00
CAN
-
PEN
1 stop7h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Sat 11/707:30
PEN
-
CAN
1 stop25h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 5/7RM 1,030
Thu 15/1001:35
PVG
-
PEN
1 stop7h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 19/1021:00
PEN
-
PVG
1 stop7h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7RM 1,091
Tue 13/1001:35
PVG
-
PEN
1 stop7h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 18/1016:35
PEN
-
PVG
1 stop7h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7RM 1,095
Tue 11/822:20
CAN
-
PEN
1 stop20h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Sat 15/807:30
PEN
-
CAN
1 stop25h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 6/7RM 1,103
Mon 7/905:00
CAN
-
PEN
1 stop7h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 8/913:00
PEN
-
CAN
1 stop8h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 3/7RM 1,107
Fri 16/1001:35
PVG
-
PEN
1 stop7h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 19/1016:35
PEN
-
PVG
1 stop7h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7RM 1,107
Thu 15/1001:35
PVG
-
PEN
1 stop7h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 18/1016:35
PEN
-
PVG
1 stop7h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7RM 1,112
Thu 20/802:05
SZX
-
PEN
1 stop18h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 25/821:25
PEN
-
SZX
1 stop27h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 8/7RM 1,120
Thu 17/903:20
SZX
-
PEN
1 stop7h 25m
AirAsia
Fri 18/912:55
PEN
-
SZX
1 stop13h 20m
AirAsia
Deal found 5/7RM 1,124
Tue 14/720:55
SZX
-
PEN
1 stop10h 45m
AirAsia
Sat 18/720:45
PEN
-
SZX
1 stop13h 35m
AirAsia
Deal found 4/7RM 1,136

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 8 July 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 932

One-way from

RM 419

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

RM 1,413

Good round-trip deal

RM 1,577 or less

Good one-way deal

RM 701 or less
13/10-21/10
  • 13/10-21/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 40m total
  • China to Penang
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12/9
  • 12/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 45m total
  • China to Penang
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (RM 1,051 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 10% potential price decrease (RM 663 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from China to Penang Intl.
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 8 July 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to Penang that are best for you.

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

GuangzhouPenang

CAN - PEN

CANPEN

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 17/8

22:20-12:00

1 stop13h 40m

Penang Intl

Mon 24/8

13:00-02:20

1 stop13h 20m

RM 981

GuangzhouPenang

CAN - PEN

CANPEN

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 11/8

22:20-19:10

1 stop20h 50m

Penang Intl

Sat 15/8

07:30-08:55

1 stop25h 25m

RM 1,103

GuangzhouPenang

CAN - PEN

CANPEN

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 7/9

05:00-12:00

1 stop7h 00m

Penang Intl

Tue 8/9

13:00-21:05

1 stop8h 05m

RM 1,107

ShenzhenPenang

SZX - PEN

SZXPEN

Shenzhen

Thu 20/8

02:05-20:35

1 stop18h 30m

Penang Intl

Tue 25/8

21:25-01:00

1 stop27h 35m

RM 1,120

GuangzhouPenang

CAN - PEN

CANPEN

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 19/8

22:00-14:25

1 stop16h 25m

Penang Intl

Wed 26/8

12:45-09:25

2 stops20h 40m

RM 1,221

GuangzhouPenang

CAN - PEN

CANPEN

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 7/8

22:00-07:40

1 stop9h 40m

Penang Intl

Fri 14/8

16:05-00:30

1 stop8h 25m

RM 1,226

ShenzhenPenang

SZX - PEN

SZXPEN

Shenzhen

Thu 6/8

02:45-22:05

1 stop19h 20m

Penang Intl

Mon 10/8

09:50-01:15

1 stop15h 25m

RM 1,242
Fastest return journey

ShanghaiPenang

PVG - PEN

PVGPEN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 6/9

01:50-07:30

Nonstop5h 40m

Penang Intl

Wed 9/9

08:30-13:40

Nonstop5h 10m

RM 1,242

ShanghaiPenang

SHA - PEN

SHAPEN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 18/8

16:50-19:10

1 stop26h 20m

Penang Intl

Tue 25/8

13:00-12:05

1 stop23h 05m

RM 1,242

BeijingPenang

PEK - PEN

PEKPEN

Beijing Capital

Tue 18/8

08:55-20:35

1 stop11h 40m

Penang Intl

Tue 25/8

10:15-07:15

1 stop21h 00m

RM 1,278

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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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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Penang (average of RM 346). Flying from China to Penang in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 998). 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 8 July 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 12% of weekly flights between China and Penang have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 132 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 8 July 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

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.2

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

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
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.2

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

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
158 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.9
Good
26 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.2

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

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
228 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.9
Good
26 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.2

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

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.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
313 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.9
Good
26 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.2

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

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 13h 40m. China and Penang are separated by a distance of 2448 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 Thai Airways (RM 113), Spring Airlines (RM 224), and AirAsia (RM 270).

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

    The most popular route from China to Penang is Shenzhen - Penang Intl. You may also consider Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Penang Intl or Beijing Capital - 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Penang (average of RM 346). Flying from China to Penang in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 998). 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 China to Penang

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Shenzhen AirlinesCheapestRM 904AverageRM 1,520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China EasternCheapestRM 1,047AverageRM 1,618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapestRM 1,284AverageRM 1,485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 1,304AverageRM 1,304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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