Cheap flights from Detroit to Penang from £473

Cheap flights from Detroit to Penang from £473

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3 stops
Tue, Sep 8
Detroit DTWPenang PEN
£473
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2 stops
Wed, Sep 9
Detroit DTWPenang PEN
£479
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3 stops
Sun, Sep 13
Detroit DTWPenang PEN
£479
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3 stops
Sat, Sep 12
Detroit DTWPenang PEN
£485
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3 stops
Thu, Sep 10
Detroit DTWPenang PEN
£497
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3 stops
Sat, Sep 12
Detroit DTWPenang PEN
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Wed, Sep 9 – Wed, Sep 16
Detroit DTWPenang PEN
£1,013
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Tue, Sep 8 – Sun, Sep 13
Detroit DTWPenang PEN
£1,017
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3 stops
Sun, Sep 13 – Sun, Sep 20
Detroit DTWPenang PEN
£1,018
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2 stops
Wed, Sep 9 – Wed, Sep 16
Detroit DTWPenang PEN
£1,023
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3 stops
Tue, Sep 8 – Tue, Sep 15
Detroit DTWPenang PEN
£1,080
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Wed, Sep 9 – Tue, Sep 15
Detroit DTWPenang PEN
£1,087
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How much do flights to Penang cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£473

Cheapest round-trip

£1,013

Average round-trip

£1,254

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
Detroit Metropolitan
Arrive to
Penang International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Detroit to Penang

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
Cathay PacificCPACXNo
WestJetWJAWSNo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No

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°C25°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
155
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
15 Aug
12%
29°C24°C
22 Aug
64%
29°C26°C
Sunday
16 Aug
57%
30°C25°C
23 Aug
57%
30°C26°C
Monday
17 Aug
57%
30°C26°C
24 Aug
69%
29°C26°C
Tuesday
18 Aug
72%
30°C26°C
25 Aug
30°C26°C
Wednesday
19 Aug
80%
28°C25°C
26 Aug
59%
30°C26°C
Thursday
20 Aug
82%
29°C25°C
27 Aug
43%
30°C26°C
Friday
21 Aug
36%
29°C26°C
28 Aug
73%
30°C27°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Frontier Airlines, Cathay Pacific, WestJet, and JetBlue Airways. Detroit and Penang have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Detroit?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Detroit and London, Mexico City, Guadalajara, Orlando, Manchester, Atlanta, New York, Dallas, Phoenix, Fort Myers, Tampa, Philadelphia, Erbil, Monterrey, Baghdad, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Denver, Edinburgh, Glasgow.

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 Detroit?

Detroit is mainly served by Detroit Metropolitan. But there are other airports nearby, including Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport, Willow Run Airport.

What airports are near Detroit?

The main airport in Detroit is Detroit Metropolitan. It is also served by Cleveland Hopkins International, Akron–Canton, Gerald R. Ford International, Bishop International, Fort Wayne International, Capital Region International, London International, Toledo Express, Windsor International, MBS 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 Azlan Shah, Sultan Abdul Halim.

Which airlines fly between Detroit and Penang?

Currently, you can fly between Detroit and Penang with AirAsia, Frontier Airlines, Cathay Pacific, WestJet, JetBlue Airways.

When’s the best time to travel between Detroit and Penang?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Detroit 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 Detroit and Penang?

Traveling between Detroit 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 Detroit?

There are a number of airports in and around Detroit. The main one is Detroit Metropolitan and other nearby airports include Cleveland Hopkins International, Akron–Canton, Gerald R. Ford International, Bishop International, Fort Wayne International, Capital Region International, London International, Toledo Express, Windsor International, MBS International

How many airports are there near Penang?

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Detroit and Penang depart?

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Detroit and Penang arrive?

What time do flights between Detroit and Penang depart?

What time do flights between Detroit and Penang arrive?

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