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Cheap flights from Guangzhou to Penang from RM 487

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 20/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAN — PEN
26 Aug — 2 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Guangzhou to Penang
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Guangzhou to Penang. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 July 2026.

Tue 10/1110:45
CAN
-
PEN
1 stop10h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/1106:55
PEN
-
CAN
1 stop13h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7RM 1,145
Mon 21/900:10
CAN
-
PEN
1 stop13h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 22/922:20
PEN
-
CAN
1 stop11h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7RM 1,161
Sun 6/918:10
CAN
-
PEN
1 stop23h 40m
XiamenAir
Sun 13/918:50
PEN
-
CAN
1 stop22h 10m
XiamenAir
Deal found 23/7RM 1,165
Fri 7/822:00
CAN
-
PEN
1 stop9h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/819:05
PEN
-
CAN
Nonstop4h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7RM 1,174
Fri 4/900:10
CAN
-
PEN
1 stop13h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/918:50
PEN
-
CAN
1 stop22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7RM 1,206
Fri 7/822:00
CAN
-
PEN
1 stop9h 40m
AirAsia
Mon 10/820:45
PEN
-
CAN
1 stop12h 30m
AirAsia
Deal found 24/7RM 1,214
Mon 3/800:10
CAN
-
PEN
1 stop13h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/814:20
PEN
-
CAN
1 stop11h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7RM 1,227
Sun 6/905:10
CAN
-
PEN
1 stop7h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/909:55
PEN
-
CAN
2 stops23h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/7RM 1,259

Find flight deals from Guangzhou to Penang

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Guangzhou (CAN) to Penang (PEN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 27 July 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 1,120

One-way from

RM 487

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

RM 1,034

Good round-trip deal

RM 1,033 or less
XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 15/8-20/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 50m total
  • Guangzhou to Penang
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20/9
  • 20/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 50m total
  • Guangzhou to Penang
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (RM 773 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (RM 241 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 Guangzhou Baiyun to Penang Intl.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Guangzhou 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 27 July 2026.
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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

GuangzhouPenang

CAN - PEN

CANPEN

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 15/8

18:10-18:00

1 stop23h 50m

Penang Intl

Thu 20/8

19:00-17:00

1 stop22h 00m

RM 1,120

GuangzhouPenang

CAN - PEN

CANPEN

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 21/9

00:10-13:35

1 stop13h 25m

Penang Intl

Tue 22/9

22:20-09:25

1 stop11h 05m

RM 1,161

GuangzhouPenang

CAN - PEN

CANPEN

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 7/8

22:00-07:40

1 stop9h 40m

Penang Intl

Mon 10/8

20:45-09:15

1 stop12h 30m

RM 1,214

GuangzhouPenang

CAN - PEN

CANPEN

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 6/9

05:10-12:30

1 stop7h 20m

Penang Intl

Sun 13/9

09:55-09:25

2 stops23h 30m

RM 1,259

GuangzhouPenang

CAN - PEN

CANPEN

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 10/10

14:25-18:35

1 stop28h 10m

Penang Intl

Tue 13/10

05:50-13:10

1 stop7h 20m

RM 1,386
Fastest return journey

GuangzhouPenang

CAN - PEN

CANPEN

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 10/11

10:45-21:20

1 stop10h 35m

Penang Intl

Mon 16/11

23:55-03:50

Nonstop3h 55m

RM 1,627
Cheapest one-way

GuangzhouPenang

CAN - PEN

CANPEN

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 20/9

05:10-10:00

1 stop28h 50m

RM 487

GuangzhouPenang

CAN - PEN

CANPEN

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 4/9

00:10-13:35

1 stop13h 25m

RM 609

GuangzhouPenang

CAN - PEN

CANPEN

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 22/8

22:40-23:00

2 stops24h 20m

RM 781

GuangzhouPenang

CAN - PEN

CANPEN

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 5/9

10:40-20:35

2 stops9h 55m

RM 781

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Best time to book a flight from Guangzhou to Penang

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Penang from Guangzhou with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Guangzhou to Penang

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Guangzhou to Penang (average of RM 671). Flying from Guangzhou to Penang in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 2,057). 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 CAN to PEN?

Find hourly flight availability from Guangzhou 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 27 July 2026.

When flying from Guangzhou 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Guangzhou to Penang?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Guangzhou to Penang flights typically cost between RM 1,288 and RM 1,599 in August.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 1,120 on XiamenAir (15 Aug–20 Aug).

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 27 July 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Guangzhou to Penang, such as China Southern and Malaysia Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.4
Good
164 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
China Southern
7.4
Good
164 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
164 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
314 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
164 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from Guangzhou to Penang?

    Booking a flight from Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) to Penang Intl (PEN) is your only option if you wish to fly from Guangzhou to Penang. On a typical day, there are 4 flights from Baiyun to Penang Intl, all of which are around 7h 40m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 2 airlines when you book a flight from Baiyun to Penang.

  • How popular is this Guangzhou to Penang flight route?

    This flight path from Guangzhou Baiyun to Penang Intl was viewed by 29 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Penang?

    XiamenAir and AirAsia can get you from Guangzhou to Penang in just under 9h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 10m. The distance between Guangzhou and Penang is about 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 flying from Guangzhou to Penang round-trip?

    Flying on China Southern is currently your cheapest option to Penang, with prices starting at RM 1,033. Another option worth looking into is Malaysia Airlines, starting at RM 1,310 round trip. China Southern is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Thai Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as RM 113. Users have also found prices from RM 271 and RM 343 on AirAsia and Spring Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Guangzhou to Penang?

    While on average a flight from Guangzhou to Penang is generally RM 1,033, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is RM 1,033. When looking at the most popular route, (Guangzhou Baiyun - Penang Intl), you can expect to pay RM 1,145 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Guangzhou to Penang (average of RM 671). Flying from Guangzhou to Penang in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 2,057). 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 2 airlines flying from Guangzhou to Penang

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Guangzhou 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 27 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapestRM 1,033AverageRM 1,399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 1,310AverageRM 1,310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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