Cheap flights from Chicago to Penang from £383

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2 stops
Thu, Aug 6
Chicago ORDPenang PEN
£383
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1 stop
Fri, Aug 7
Chicago ORDPenang PEN
£427
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1 stop
Sat, Aug 8
Chicago ORDPenang PEN
£427
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2 stops
Tue, Aug 4
Chicago ORDPenang PEN
£430
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2 stops
Thu, Aug 6
Chicago ORDPenang PEN
£437
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1 stop
Tue, Aug 4
Chicago ORDPenang PEN
£443
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2 stops
Tue, Aug 4 – Sat, Aug 8
Chicago ORDPenang PEN
£1,087
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2 stops
Tue, Aug 4 – Mon, Aug 10
Chicago ORDPenang PEN
£1,098
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1 stop
Fri, Aug 7 – Tue, Aug 11
Chicago ORDPenang PEN
£1,111
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1 stop
Tue, Aug 4 – Sat, Aug 8
Chicago ORDPenang PEN
£1,127
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1 stop
Tue, Aug 4 – Mon, Aug 10
Chicago ORDPenang PEN
£1,128
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Tue, Aug 4 – Sun, Aug 9
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£1,128
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How much do flights to Penang cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£383

Cheapest round-trip

£1,087

Average round-trip

£1,204

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

AirAsia

Getting from Penang airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus (Rapid Penang).

Penang is served by Penang International Airport (PEN), located approximately 16 km south of George Town, the island's historic city center. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including taxis, ride-hailing services, public buses, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 30 to 50 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within George Town or other parts of Penang Island.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

30-50 min

fixed coupon fare by zone; MYR 45–75 (~USD 10–17)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with fixed pricing

30-50 min

varies by demand; MYR 25–50 (~USD 5–11)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based door-to-door service

45-75 min

flat fare; MYR 2.70 (~USD 0.60)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

30-50 min

pre-booked; MYR 80–150 (~USD 18–33)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or premium service

30-50 min

per day; MYR 100–250 (~USD 22–55)

on-demand during office hours (traffic dependent)

exploring the island freely

Notes:

  • Prices in MYR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Airport taxis use a fixed coupon system purchased at the arrivals hall counter before boarding.
  • Grab pickup is located at designated ride-hailing zones outside the terminal.
  • Rapid Penang Bus 401E operates between the airport and KOMTAR (George Town) with multiple stops.
  • Traffic congestion is common during peak hours (7–9 AM and 5–8 PM), which may extend journey times.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Penang

Depart from
O Hare International
Arrive to
Penang International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Chicago to Penang

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Korean AirKALKEYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Cathay PacificCPACXNo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Penang

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January29°C24°C
February30°C24°C
March30°C25°C
April30°C25°C
May30°C26°C
June30°C25°C
July30°C25°C
August30°C25°C
September30°C25°C
October30°C25°C
November29°C24°C
December29°C24°C
Hottest Month
30°C
March
Coldest month
24°C
January
Sunny days
151
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Jul
73%
30°C26°C
18 Jul
63%
29°C25°C
Sunday
12 Jul
57%
30°C26°C
19 Jul
57%
30°C26°C
Monday
13 Jul
72%
30°C26°C
20 Jul
36%
29°C26°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
72%
30°C26°C
21 Jul
23%
30°C26°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
81%
29°C26°C
22 Jul
64%
30°C26°C
Thursday
16 Jul
69%
29°C26°C
23 Jul
59%
30°C26°C
Friday
17 Jul
66%
30°C26°C
24 Jul
73%
30°C26°C
Travelers usually depart from O Hare International, Chicago Midway International, or Chicago Rockford International when they travel from Chicago to Penang. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Frontier Airlines. Chicago and Penang have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Chicago?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chicago and Mexico City, London, Guadalajara, Morelia, New York, Orlando, León, Las Vegas, Dallas, Houston, Tampa, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Monterrey, Miami, Denver, Cancún, Istanbul, Atlanta, Calgary.
What are the most popular routes to and from Penang?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Penang and Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bangkok, London, Johor Bahru, Langkawi, Jakarta, Phuket Province, Phuket City, Bali, Denpasar, Chiang Mai, Medan, Ho Chi Minh City, Perth, Hong Kong, Kota Kinabalu, Krabi, Manila, Sydney.
Which airports are there in Chicago?
Chicago is mainly served by O Hare International. But there are other airports nearby, including Chicago Midway International, Chicago Rockford International.
What airports are near Chicago?
The main airport in Chicago is O Hare International. It is also served by Gerald R. Ford International, Dane County Regional, South Bend International, General Mitchell International, Fort Wayne International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Quad City International, Central Illinois Regional, Muskegon County, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International.
What airports are near Penang?
The main airport in Penang is Penang International. It is also served by Penang International, Hat Yai International, Sultan Abdul Halim, Sultan Azlan Shah.
Which airlines fly between Chicago and Penang?
Currently, you can fly between Chicago and Penang with AirAsia, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Frontier Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Chicago and Penang?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Chicago and Penang, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Chicago and Penang?
Traveling between Chicago and Penang, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Chicago?
There are a number of airports in and around Chicago. The main one is O Hare International and other nearby airports include Gerald R. Ford International, Dane County Regional, South Bend International, General Mitchell International, Fort Wayne International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Quad City International, Central Illinois Regional, Muskegon County, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International
How many airports are there near Penang?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Chicago and Penang depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Chicago and Penang arrive?
What time do flights between Chicago and Penang depart?
What time do flights between Chicago and Penang arrive?

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