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Cheap flights from China to Penang from RM 499

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 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — PEN
18 Aug — 25 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 19 July 2026.

Tue 15/908:10
SHA
-
PEN
1 stop9h 40m
XiamenAir
Sat 19/918:50
PEN
-
SHA
1 stop27h 50m
XiamenAir
Deal found 18/7RM 913
Tue 1/910:40
CAN
-
PEN
1 stop21h 50m
Scoot
Tue 8/909:30
PEN
-
CAN
1 stop23h 55m
Scoot
Deal found 18/7RM 1,003
Tue 1/922:20
CAN
-
PEN
1 stop20h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Sat 5/907:30
PEN
-
CAN
1 stop13h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 15/7RM 1,027
Tue 1/918:10
SHA
-
PEN
1 stop23h 50m
XiamenAir
Tue 8/918:50
PEN
-
SHA
1 stop19h 55m
XiamenAir
Deal found 18/7RM 1,056
Mon 10/805:55
CAN
-
PEN
1 stop14h 20m
AirAsia
Fri 14/817:00
PEN
-
CAN
1 stop7h 30m
AirAsia
Deal found 14/7RM 1,097
Mon 14/901:35
PVG
-
PEN
1 stop10h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 19/909:05
PEN
-
PVG
1 stop15h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7RM 1,105
Tue 11/822:20
CAN
-
PEN
1 stop20h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Sat 15/807:30
PEN
-
CAN
1 stop25h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 13/7RM 1,113
Sun 26/701:35
PVG
-
PEN
1 stop11h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/815:00
PEN
-
PVG
1 stop9h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7RM 1,122
Tue 4/814:10
SHA
-
PEN
1 stop27h 50m
XiamenAir
Mon 10/819:00
PEN
-
SHA
1 stop25h 45m
XiamenAir
Deal found 14/7RM 1,158
Sat 8/801:35
CAN
-
PEN
1 stop11h 15m
AirAsia
Fri 14/816:05
PEN
-
CAN
1 stop8h 25m
AirAsia
Deal found 14/7RM 1,158
Wed 22/707:20
PVG
-
PEN
1 stop28h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 27/713:00
PEN
-
PVG
1 stop23h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 15/7RM 1,183
Sat 25/701:35
PVG
-
PEN
1 stop11h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/806:00
PEN
-
PVG
1 stop18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7RM 1,187

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 19 July 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 913

One-way from

RM 499

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

RM 1,420

Good round-trip deal

RM 1,585 or less

Good one-way deal

RM 806 or less
XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 15/9-19/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 30m total
  • China to Penang
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AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 5/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 50m total
  • China to Penang
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (RM 1,433 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 11% potential price decrease (RM 712 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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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 19 July 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to Penang that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ShanghaiPenang

SHA - PEN

SHAPEN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 1/9

18:10-18:00

1 stop23h 50m

Penang Intl

Tue 8/9

18:50-14:45

1 stop19h 55m

RM 1,056

GuangzhouPenang

CAN - PEN

CANPEN

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 10/8

05:55-20:15

1 stop14h 20m

Penang Intl

Fri 14/8

17:00-00:30

1 stop7h 30m

RM 1,097

ShanghaiPenang

PVG - PEN

PVGPEN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 14/9

01:35-12:30

1 stop10h 55m

Penang Intl

Sat 19/9

09:05-00:20

1 stop15h 15m

RM 1,105

GuangzhouPenang

CAN - PEN

CANPEN

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 11/8

05:00-12:00

1 stop7h 00m

Penang Intl

Sat 15/8

07:30-02:20

1 stop18h 50m

RM 1,113

ShanghaiPenang

PVG - PEN

PVGPEN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 30/8

07:20-12:00

1 stop28h 40m

Penang Intl

Sun 6/9

07:30-23:55

1 stop16h 25m

RM 1,187

ShenzhenPenang

SZX - PEN

SZXPEN

Shenzhen

Sun 6/9

20:55-12:30

1 stop15h 35m

Penang Intl

Mon 14/9

21:00-10:20

1 stop13h 20m

RM 1,212

ShanghaiPenang

PVG - PEN

PVGPEN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 16/9

08:35-12:00

1 stop27h 25m

Penang Intl

Sat 19/9

07:30-13:15

1 stop29h 45m

RM 1,236

ShanghaiPenang

PVG - PEN

PVGPEN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 16/10

07:20-19:10

1 stop11h 50m

Penang Intl

Mon 19/10

13:00-17:50

1 stop28h 50m

RM 1,236

ShanghaiPenang

SHA - PEN

SHAPEN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 19/8

08:10-18:00

1 stop9h 50m

Penang Intl

Mon 24/8

19:00-20:45

1 stop25h 45m

RM 1,257

BeijingPenang

PEK - PEN

PEKPEN

Beijing Capital

Mon 31/8

19:30-07:30

1 stop12h 00m

Penang Intl

Mon 7/9

08:30-23:50

1 stop15h 20m

RM 1,294

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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Penang (average of RM 1,187). Flying from China to Penang in February is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,637). 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 19 July 2026.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 32% on flights from China to Penang by exploring options for tickets at midday.

How often are flights from China to Penang delayed?

About 11% 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 7% 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 19 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

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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
7.4
Good
162 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.9
Good
26 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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
228 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.9
Good
26 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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 14h 20m. 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 114), Spring Airlines (RM 226), and AirAsia (RM 272).

  • 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 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Penang (average of RM 1,187). Flying from China to Penang in February is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,637). 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 909AverageRM 1,529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapestRM 1,035AverageRM 1,401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapestRM 1,053AverageRM 1,626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 1,311AverageRM 1,311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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