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Cheap flights from China to Penang from RM 396

SHA — PEN
4 Oct — 11 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from China to Penang

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Cheapest flights from China to Penang

Mon 7/901:35 -
1 stop15h 00m
Tue 15/906:00 -
1 stop18h 20m
Deal found 1/9RM 816
Sun 11/1001:35 -
1 stop12h 50m
Mon 26/1016:20 -
1 stop8h 00m
Deal found 31/8RM 869
Thu 17/901:35 -
1 stop8h 45m
Tue 22/914:20 -
1 stop11h 00m
Deal found 2/9RM 901
Thu 15/1018:10 -
1 stop23h 40m
Thu 22/1018:50 -
1 stop22h 10m
Deal found 30/8RM 925
Thu 15/1010:10 -
1 stop7h 40m
Thu 22/1018:50 -
1 stop14h 00m
Deal found 30/8RM 957
Mon 12/1016:10 -
1 stop25h 40m
Mon 26/1019:15 -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 31/8RM 970
Fri 16/1010:10 -
1 stop7h 40m
Fri 23/1018:50 -
1 stop27h 50m
Deal found 31/8RM 974
Tue 8/910:10 -
1 stop7h 40m
Tue 15/918:50 -
1 stop22h 10m
Deal found 1/9RM 978
Fri 16/1005:55 -
1 stop12h 35m
Fri 23/1017:50 -
1 stop15h 35m
Deal found 1/9RM 986
Wed 14/1003:15 -
1 stop8h 45m
Thu 22/1013:00 -
1 stop9h 25m
Deal found 31/8RM 1,014
Tue 8/908:10 -
1 stop9h 40m
Tue 15/918:50 -
1 stop14h 00m
Deal found 1/9RM 1,026
Sat 17/1007:25 -
1 stop28h 35m
Sat 24/1007:30 -
1 stop9h 55m
Deal found 2/9RM 1,030

Find flight deals from China to Penang

Round-trip from

RM 869

One-way from

RM 396

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

RM 1,507

Good round-trip deal

RM 819 or less

Good one-way deal

RM 681 or less
11/10-26/10
  • 11/10-26/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 50m total
  • China to Penang
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19/11-31/12
  • 19/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 20m total
  • China to Penang
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (RM 1,462 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 11% potential price decrease (RM 692 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from China to Penang Intl.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

ShanghaiPenang

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - PEN Penang Intl

PVGPEN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 19/10

01:35-10:20

1 stop8h 45m

Penang Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 408

ShanghaiPenang

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - PEN Penang Intl

PVGPEN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 24/10

01:35-22:50

1 stop21h 15m

Penang Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 408

GuangzhouPenang

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun - PEN Penang Intl

CANPEN

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 18/1

10:25-18:50

1 stop8h 25m

Penang Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 440

GuangzhouPenang

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun - PEN Penang Intl

CANPEN

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 11/9

10:10-17:50

1 stop7h 40m

Penang Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 493

GuangzhouPenang

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun - PEN Penang Intl

CANPEN

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 16/9

03:10-18:30

1 stop15h 20m

Penang Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 505

GuangzhouPenang

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun - PEN Penang Intl

CANPEN

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 2/11

10:45-16:25

1 stop29h 40m

Penang Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 533

ShanghaiPenang

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - PEN Penang Intl

PVGPEN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 3/10

11:55-00:05

1 stop12h 10m

Penang Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 533

ChengduPenang

CTU Chengdu - PEN Penang Intl

CTUPEN

Chengdu

Tue 15/9

11:50-12:00

1 stop24h 10m

Penang Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 545

ShanghaiPenang

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - PEN Penang Intl

SHAPEN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 18/10

22:30-12:00

1 stop13h 30m

Penang Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 562

ShanghaiPenang

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - PEN Penang Intl

PVGPEN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 8/11

09:30-12:00

1 stop26h 30m

Penang Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 562

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Penang (average of RM 1,180). Flying from China to Penang in September is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,778). 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?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 35% 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 130 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 early afternoon 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

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
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

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
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

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
7.3
Good
172 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.9
Good
26 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

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
236 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.9
Good
26 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

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
318 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.9
Good
26 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

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

  • 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. 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 112), Spring Airlines (RM 223), and AirAsia (RM 268).

  • 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 Shanghai Pu Dong - Penang Intl or Shenzhen - 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Penang (average of RM 1,180). Flying from China to Penang in September is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,778). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Shenzhen AirlinesCheapestRM 897AverageRM 1,556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapestRM 1,021AverageRM 1,383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapestRM 1,039AverageRM 1,481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 1,294AverageRM 1,294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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