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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Penang from RM 1,329

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 25/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — PEN
17 Dec — 24 Dec1
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 17 November 2025.

Thu 27/1122:55SFO - PEN
1 stop28h 10mCathay Pacific
Thu 11/1207:50PEN - SFO
1 stop17h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/11RM 3,347
Thu 27/1121:45SFO - PEN
1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific
Mon 15/1213:00PEN - SFO
1 stop24h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/11RM 3,355
Thu 27/1121:45SFO - PEN
1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific
Sat 13/1207:50PEN - SFO
1 stop29h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/11RM 3,512
Fri 28/1122:55SFO - PEN
1 stop21h 05mCathay Pacific
Thu 11/1207:50PEN - SFO
1 stop17h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/11RM 3,553
Fri 28/1111:25SFO - PEN
1 stop32h 35mCathay Pacific
Mon 15/1213:00PEN - SFO
1 stop24h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/11RM 3,561
Sat 29/1121:45SFO - PEN
1 stop22h 15mCathay Pacific
Mon 15/1213:00PEN - SFO
1 stop24h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/11RM 3,574
Thu 27/1122:55SFO - PEN
1 stop28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1207:50PEN - SFO
2 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/11RM 3,714
Sun 30/1122:55SFO - PEN
1 stop21h 05mCathay Pacific
Sun 14/1213:00PEN - SFO
1 stop24h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/11RM 3,722
Sat 29/1122:55SFO - PEN
1 stop21h 05mCathay Pacific
Sat 13/1207:50PEN - SFO
1 stop24h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/11RM 3,743
Thu 27/1121:45SFO - PEN
1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific
Sat 6/1207:50PEN - SFO
1 stop29h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/11RM 3,821

Cheap 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 17 November 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 3,173

One-way from

RM 1,329

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

RM 3,735
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 8/3-12/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 68h 00m total
  • San Francisco to Penang
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Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 25/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 40m total
  • San Francisco to Penang
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (RM 4,748 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (RM 782 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 17 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Penang that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Penang

Route

Departure

Return

Price

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

01:20-16:50

2 stops48h 30m

Penang Intl

Thu 12/3

17:45-22:15

1 stop19h 30m

RM 3,173

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Thu 27/11

21:45-19:05

1 stop29h 20m

Penang Intl

Sat 13/12

07:50-21:15

1 stop29h 25m

RM 3,512

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Mon 9/3

23:40-14:20

1 stop23h 40m

Penang Intl

Thu 12/3

15:20-19:45

1 stop19h 25m

RM 3,854

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Mon 9/2

23:40-14:20

1 stop22h 40m

Penang Intl

Wed 18/2

15:20-18:45

1 stop19h 25m

RM 3,892

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Thu 27/11

21:45-19:05

1 stop29h 20m

Penang Intl

Sat 13/12

11:00-16:20

2 stops21h 20m

RM 4,605

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Tue 6/1

21:42-19:05

2 stops53h 23m

RM 1,750

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Sun 25/1

11:17-16:15

3 stops36h 58m

RM 1,750

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Wed 7/1

11:17-19:05

2 stops39h 48m

RM 1,865

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Thu 8/1

10:41-12:00

2 stops57h 19m

RM 2,063

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Mon 5/1

14:25-22:05

3 stops39h 40m

RM 2,195

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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 14 November 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Penang is 52 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 2,125). Flying from San Francisco to Penang in June is currently the most expensive (average of RM 4,255). 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 3,173, United Airlines can have you in Penang from San Francisco in 48h 30m. The distance between San Francisco and Penang is about 13509 km.

  • 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 2,125). Flying from San Francisco to Penang in June is currently the most expensive (average of RM 4,255). 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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