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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Penang from RM 2,209

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 27/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — PEN
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
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 December 2025.

Wed 31/1221:45SFO - PEN
1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific
Sun 15/207:50PEN - SFO
1 stop29h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/12RM 4,485
Wed 31/1221:45SFO - PEN
1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific
Thu 19/213:00PEN - SFO
1 stop24h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/12RM 4,690
Sun 28/1210:15SFO - PEN
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/115:20PEN - SFO
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12RM 5,134
Wed 31/1214:25SFO - PEN
3 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18/212:15PEN - SFO
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12RM 5,191
Wed 31/1214:25SFO - PEN
3 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/212:15PEN - SFO
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12RM 5,240
Wed 31/1223:40SFO - PEN
1 stop22h 40mChina Airlines
Wed 18/215:20PEN - SFO
1 stop19h 25mChina Airlines
Deal found 9/12RM 5,462
Wed 31/1206:00SFO - PEN
2 stops40h 20mChina Airlines
Mon 16/215:20PEN - SFO
1 stop19h 25mChina Airlines
Deal found 9/12RM 6,107
Wed 31/1222:55SFO - PEN
1 stop28h 10mCathay Pacific
Sat 21/207:50PEN - SFO
1 stop24h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/12RM 6,251

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 December 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 2,292

One-way from

RM 2,209

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

RM 6,628
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 26/1-2/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 72h 45m total
  • San Francisco to Penang
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Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 27/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 45m total
  • San Francisco to Penang
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (RM 2,148 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (RM 833 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 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 12 December 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

Fly to

Penang

Route

Departure

Return

Price

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Mon 30/3

22:40-17:20

1 stop27h 40m

Penang Intl

Thu 23/4

12:00-20:45

1 stop23h 45m

RM 3,138

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Sun 22/3

11:35-16:50

1 stop38h 15m

Penang Intl

Wed 25/3

12:05-10:05

1 stop37h 00m

RM 3,154

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Sun 29/3

22:40-17:20

1 stop27h 40m

Penang Intl

Thu 23/4

12:00-20:45

1 stop23h 45m

RM 3,162

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Sun 26/4

10:25-11:10

1 stop33h 45m

Penang Intl

Thu 7/5

12:00-20:45

1 stop23h 45m

RM 3,170

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Sun 11/1

22:35-16:50

1 stop26h 15m

Penang Intl

Tue 10/2

12:05-09:00

1 stop36h 55m

RM 3,495

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Tue 13/1

10:15-16:50

2 stops38h 35m

Penang Intl

Wed 11/2

17:45-08:55

1 stop31h 10m

RM 3,577

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Thu 8/1

10:40-16:50

2 stops38h 10m

Penang Intl

Wed 11/2

12:05-21:15

1 stop25h 10m

RM 3,589

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Sun 11/1

10:35-11:15

1 stop32h 40m

Penang Intl

Wed 11/2

12:05-21:15

1 stop25h 10m

RM 3,700

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Sun 11/1

10:35-16:50

1 stop38h 15m

Penang Intl

Thu 12/2

17:45-21:15

1 stop19h 30m

RM 3,700

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Fri 27/3

10:40-14:25

1 stop36h 45m

RM 2,209

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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 5 December 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 2,115). Flying from San Francisco to Penang in June is currently the most expensive (average of RM 4,127). 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 3,138, United Airlines can have you in Penang from San Francisco in 27h 40m. 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 2,115). Flying from San Francisco to Penang in June is currently the most expensive (average of RM 4,127). 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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