Cheap flights from San José to Penang from £629

Cheap flights from San José to Penang from £629

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3 stops
Mon, Jul 27
San José SJOPenang PEN
£629
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3 stops
Thu, Jul 23
San José SJOPenang PEN
£636
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 27
San José SJOPenang PEN
£688
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 22
San José SJOPenang PEN
£688
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 21
San José SJOPenang PEN
£688
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 23
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Thu, Jul 23 – Thu, Jul 30
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£1,493
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Thu, Jul 23 – Thu, Jul 30
San José SJOPenang PEN
£1,496
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Thu, Jul 23 – Thu, Jul 30
San José SJOPenang PEN
£1,508
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Thu, Jul 23 – Thu, Jul 30
San José SJOPenang PEN
£1,510
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Thu, Jul 23 – Thu, Jul 30
San José SJOPenang PEN
£1,516
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£1,531
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How much do flights to Penang cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£629

Cheapest round-trip

£1,493

Average round-trip

£1,572

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
Juan Santamaría International
Arrive to
Penang International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from San José to Penang

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Cathay PacificCPACXNo
AviancaAVAAVNo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo

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
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Cathay Pacific, Avianca, JetBlue Airways, and Alaska Airlines. San José and Penang have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from San José?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San José and London, Cancún, Panama, Bogotá, Medellín, Los Angeles, Quepos, Mexico City, New York, Toronto, Manchester, Edinburgh, Guatemala City, Madrid, Managua, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Nosara, Vancouver, Cartagena.
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 San José?
San José is mainly served by Juan Santamaría International. But there are other airports nearby, including Tobías Bolaños International.
What airports are near San José?
The main airport in San José is Juan Santamaría International. It is also served by Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Quepos La Managua, Limón International, Tortuguero, Fortuna Arenal.
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 San José and Penang?
Currently, you can fly between San José and Penang with AirAsia, Cathay Pacific, Avianca, JetBlue Airways, Alaska Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between San José and Penang?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San José 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 San José and Penang?
Traveling between San José 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 San José?
There are a number of airports in and around San José. The main one is Juan Santamaría International and other nearby airports include Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Quepos La Managua, Limón International, Tortuguero, Fortuna Arenal
How many airports are there near Penang?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San José and Penang depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San José and Penang arrive?
What time do flights between San José and Penang depart?
What time do flights between San José and Penang arrive?

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