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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Penang from RM 1,198

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 18/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — PEN
14 Mar — 21 Mar1
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 12 February 2026.

Tue 8/911:45
SFO
-
PEN
1 stop30h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 20/1021:25
PEN
-
SFO
1 stop27h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 10/2RM 2,111
Mon 7/911:45
SFO
-
PEN
1 stop30h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 26/1015:35
PEN
-
SFO
1 stop32h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 10/2RM 2,170
Wed 20/511:00
SFO
-
PEN
1 stop31h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 18/611:55
PEN
-
SFO
1 stop36h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 10/2RM 2,283
Wed 20/511:00
SFO
-
PEN
1 stop33h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 1/611:55
PEN
-
SFO
1 stop36h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 9/2RM 2,357
Mon 7/900:35
SFO
-
PEN
2 stops26h 25m
China Southern
Tue 20/1009:05
PEN
-
SFO
1 stop26h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 10/2RM 2,400
Mon 9/312:25
SFO
-
PEN
1 stop20h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 16/313:00
PEN
-
SFO
1 stop24h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 11/2RM 2,454
Tue 29/913:00
SFO
-
PEN
1 stop32h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 15/1007:30
PEN
-
SFO
1 stop18h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 11/2RM 2,525
Tue 29/913:00
SFO
-
PEN
1 stop32h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 13/1013:00
PEN
-
SFO
1 stop24h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 11/2RM 2,552
Thu 1/1011:45
SFO
-
PEN
1 stop30h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 16/1018:15
PEN
-
SFO
1 stop30h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 11/2RM 2,595
Wed 8/413:00
SFO
-
PEN
1 stop39h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 23/413:00
PEN
-
SFO
1 stop24h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 10/2RM 2,669

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 12 February 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 2,283

One-way from

RM 1,198

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

RM 3,180
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 20/5-18/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 20m total
  • San Francisco to Penang
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 18/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 39h 40m total
  • San Francisco to Penang
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (RM 4,227 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (RM 741 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 12 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Penang that are best for you.

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Penang

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Departure

Return

Price

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Wed 20/5

11:00-09:25

1 stop31h 25m

Penang Intl

Thu 18/6

11:55-09:50

1 stop36h 55m

RM 2,283

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Thu 21/5

11:00-09:25

1 stop31h 25m

Penang Intl

Tue 2/6

21:25-09:50

1 stop27h 25m

RM 2,357

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Tue 7/4

22:40-17:25

1 stop27h 45m

Penang Intl

Tue 21/4

11:55-20:45

1 stop23h 50m

RM 2,989

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Mon 6/4

22:40-11:05

1 stop21h 25m

Penang Intl

Fri 24/4

18:15-09:10

1 stop29h 55m

RM 3,020

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Thu 9/4

10:25-17:25

1 stop40h 00m

Penang Intl

Fri 24/4

18:15-09:10

1 stop29h 55m

RM 3,020

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Thu 5/3

12:00-07:30

1 stop27h 30m

Penang Intl

Thu 19/3

08:30-15:03

2 stops45h 33m

RM 3,091

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Wed 8/4

22:40-11:05

1 stop21h 25m

Penang Intl

Mon 20/4

11:55-09:10

1 stop36h 15m

RM 3,282

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Thu 9/4

10:25-17:25

1 stop40h 00m

Penang Intl

Mon 20/4

11:55-09:10

1 stop36h 15m

RM 3,282

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Tue 7/4

10:25-17:25

1 stop40h 00m

Penang Intl

Mon 20/4

11:55-09:10

1 stop36h 15m

RM 3,282

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Mon 6/4

22:40-11:05

1 stop21h 25m

Penang Intl

Mon 20/4

11:55-09:10

1 stop36h 15m

RM 3,282

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Penang

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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 6 February 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 2,010). Flying from San Francisco to Penang in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 3,883). 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.

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 2,989, Singapore Airlines can have you in Penang from San Francisco in 27h 45m. 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 2,010). Flying from San Francisco to Penang in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 3,883). 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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