Cheap flights from New York to Penang from £550

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2 stops
Sun, Jun 14
New York JFKPenang PEN
£550
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Mon, Jun 15
New York JFKPenang PEN
£553
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2 stops
Tue, Jun 16
New York JFKPenang PEN
£553
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2 stops
Sun, Jun 14
New York JFKPenang PEN
£565
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2 stops
Sun, Jun 14
New York JFKPenang PEN
£574
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Sun, Jun 14
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Sun, Jun 14 – Fri, Jun 19
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£1,409
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Sun, Jun 14 – Fri, Jun 19
New York JFKPenang PEN
£1,460
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2 stops
Sun, Jun 14 – Thu, Jun 18
New York JFKPenang PEN
£1,460
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2 stops
Sun, Jun 14 – Sat, Jun 20
New York JFKPenang PEN
£1,460
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2 stops
Sun, Jun 14 – Thu, Jun 18
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Sun, Jun 14 – Thu, Jun 18
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£1,482
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How much do flights to Penang cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£550

Cheapest round-trip

£1,409

Average round-trip

£1,618

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
John F. Kennedy International
Arrive to
Penang International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from New York to Penang

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Korean AirKALKEYes
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
Cathay PacificCPACXNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo

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
30 May
87%
30°C27°C
6 Jun
69%
30°C26°C
Sunday
31 May
89%
30°C26°C
7 Jun
83%
30°C27°C
Monday
1 Jun
89%
30°C26°C
8 Jun
84%
30°C27°C
Tuesday
2 Jun
89%
29°C26°C
9 Jun
85%
31°C27°C
Wednesday
3 Jun
87%
30°C26°C
10 Jun
89%
31°C27°C
Thursday
4 Jun
80%
30°C26°C
11 Jun
88%
30°C27°C
Friday
5 Jun
71%
30°C26°C
12 Jun
83%
30°C27°C
Travelers usually depart from John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International, LaGuardia, or New York Stewart International Airport when they travel from New York to Penang. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Korean Air, Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific, and Malaysia Airlines. New York and Penang have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from New York?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as New York and London, Tel Aviv, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Juan, Orlando, Edinburgh, Atlanta, Miami, Calgary, Istanbul, Las Vegas, Barcelona, Mexico City, Paris, Manchester, Seattle, Chicago, Toronto, Tampa.
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 New York?
New York is mainly served by Newark Liberty International. But there are other airports nearby, including LaGuardia, New York Stewart International Airport, John F. Kennedy International.
What airports are near New York?
The main airport in New York is Newark Liberty International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Bradley International, Rhode Island T. F. Green Int'l Airport, Atlantic City International, Albany International, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Tweed New Haven, Long Island MacArthur, Harrisburg 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 New York and Penang?
Currently, you can fly between New York and Penang with AirAsia, Korean Air, Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between New York and Penang?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between New York 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 New York and Penang?
Traveling between New York 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 New York?
There are a number of airports in and around New York. The main one is Newark Liberty International and other nearby airports include Philadelphia International, Bradley International, Rhode Island T. F. Green Int'l Airport, Atlantic City International, Albany International, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Tweed New Haven, Long Island MacArthur, Harrisburg International
How many airports are there near Penang?
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What time do nonstop (direct) flights between New York and Penang arrive?
What time do flights between New York and Penang depart?
What time do flights between New York and Penang arrive?

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