What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from San Francisco to Penang?

Singapore (SIN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of RM 4,296.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from San Francisco to Penang?

Flights via Taipei City (TPE) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 45m.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from San Francisco to Penang?

Taipei City (TPE) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 83% of one-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Penang on Cheapflights.

What’s the fastest stopover option from San Francisco to Penang?

Flights via Taipei City (TPE) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 22h 05m.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Penang?

For as low as RM 4,201, China Airlines can have you in Penang from San Francisco in 22h 40m. The distance between San Francisco and Penang is about 13509 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Penang ranges from 76.0 - 386.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 386.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Penang when rainfall is around 76.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Penang, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of August, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to PEN?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Penang as you normally would.

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?

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The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Penang is 12 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Penang (average of RM 3,295). Flying from San Francisco to Penang in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 6,773). 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Penang flights typically cost between RM 3,413 and RM 4,544 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 2,670 on Singapore Airlines (31 Dec–31 Jan).

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How long is the flight from San Francisco to Penang?
For as low as RM 4,201, China Airlines can have you in Penang from San Francisco in 22h 40m. 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Penang (average of RM 3,295). Flying from San Francisco to Penang in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 6,773). 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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How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Penang?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Penang flights typically cost between RM 3,413 and RM 4,544 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 2,670 on Singapore Airlines (31 Dec–31 Jan).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from San Francisco to Penang?

Taipei City (TPE) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 83% of one-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Penang on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from San Francisco to Penang?

Singapore (SIN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of RM 4,296.

What’s the fastest stopover option from San Francisco to Penang?

Flights via Taipei City (TPE) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 22h 05m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from San Francisco to Penang?

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San Francisco to Penang flights typically cost between RM 3,413 and RM 4,544 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 2,670 on Singapore Airlines (31 Dec–31 Jan).