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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Penang from RM 1,672

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 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — PEN
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Penang
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Penang. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 April 2026.

Tue 15/911:45
SFO
-
PEN
1 stop30h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 26/921:25
PEN
-
SFO
1 stop27h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 31/3RM 2,127
Mon 7/911:45
SFO
-
PEN
1 stop32h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 26/1015:35
PEN
-
SFO
1 stop32h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 30/3RM 2,175
Fri 14/811:45
SFO
-
PEN
1 stop35h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 22/821:25
PEN
-
SFO
1 stop27h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 31/3RM 3,098
Mon 20/413:00
SFO
-
PEN
1 stop39h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 11/513:00
PEN
-
SFO
1 stop24h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 31/3RM 3,211
Mon 20/412:00
SFO
-
PEN
1 stop28h 30m
China Eastern
Mon 11/508:30
PEN
-
SFO
2 stops49h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/4RM 3,347

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Penang

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 4 April 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 2,127

One-way from

RM 1,672

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

RM 4,004
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 15/9-26/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 05m total
  • San Francisco to Penang
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Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 5/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 40m total
  • San Francisco to Penang
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (RM 3,779 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (RM 797 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 4 April 2026.
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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Mon 14/9

00:45-20:35

2 stops28h 50m

Penang Intl

Sat 26/9

17:20-09:15

1 stop30h 55m

RM 3,891

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

01:05-14:10

1 stop22h 05m

Penang Intl

Wed 9/9

15:10-20:30

1 stop20h 20m

RM 3,944

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Sun 6/9

01:05-14:10

1 stop22h 05m

Penang Intl

Mon 26/10

08:25-19:45

2 stops26h 20m

RM 3,988

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Mon 14/9

12:00-07:30

1 stop28h 30m

Penang Intl

Thu 17/9

08:30-08:26

2 stops62h 56m

RM 4,048
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Sun 13/9

01:05-14:10

1 stop22h 05m

Penang Intl

Thu 17/9

15:10-19:55

1 stop19h 45m

RM 4,254

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Fri 14/8

01:05-14:10

1 stop22h 05m

Penang Intl

Tue 25/8

15:10-20:30

1 stop20h 20m

RM 4,496
Cheapest one-way

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Tue 14/4

13:00-07:40

2 stops27h 40m

RM 2,195

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Wed 15/4

13:00-07:40

2 stops27h 40m

RM 2,228

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Thu 9/4

12:00-07:30

1 stop28h 30m

RM 2,276

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Sun 12/4

01:05-20:35

2 stops28h 30m

RM 2,852

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Penang

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Penang from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Penang

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Penang?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Penang. Price data was last updated on 2 April 2026.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Penang is 13 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Penang (average of RM 2,075). Flying from San Francisco to Penang in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 4,056). 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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Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Penang?

    For as low as RM 3,944, China Airlines can have you in Penang from San Francisco in 22h 05m. The distance between San Francisco and Penang is about 13509 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Penang?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Penang?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Penang (average of RM 2,075). Flying from San Francisco to Penang in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 4,056). 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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