Find Cheap Flights from New York to George Town

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from New York to George Town and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$1,060	Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Express 1 stop 27 hr Mon, May 4 — Tue, May 19	The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to George Town is currently $1,060
Cheapest one-way flight	$606	Etihad, Batik Air 2 stops 38 hr Sun, May 3	The cheapest one-way flight from New York to George Town is currently $606
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,225	Cathay Pacific, United 2 stops 39 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from New York to George Town is currently $1,225
Cheapest business class flights	$5,807	Etihad, Malaysia Airlines 2 stops 27 hr Sat, May 23 — Fri, Jun 5	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from New York to George Town is currently $5,807

Fastest flight	21 hr 10 min	The fastest flight with stops from New York to George Town takes 21 hr 10 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from New York to George Town is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

November Cheapest	Typical prices: $850–1,300
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,250–1,750

Popular airlines from New York to George Town

Singapore Airlines

62 weekly connecting flights

EWR, JFK - PEN Every day
Cathay Pacific

from $1,060

Typical price: $1,050–2,500

14 weekly connecting flights

JFK - PEN Every day
China Airlines

from $1,399

Typical price: $1,450–5,600

4 weekly connecting flights

JFK - PEN Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
China Southern

Typical price: $3,850–15,500

2 weekly connecting flights

JFK - PEN Every Sat
XiamenAir

from $2,234

Typical price: $1,750–2,500

1 weekly connecting flight

JFK - PEN Every Fri

Popular airports near New York

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

New York United States 38 min 12 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

New York United States 25 min 8 mi
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Newark United States 29 min 8 mi
New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

Newburgh United States 1 hr 28 min 55 mi

Popular airports near George Town

Penang International Airport (PEN)

Penang Malaysia 23 min 9 mi
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR)

Alor Setar Malaysia 1 hr 34 min 54 mi
Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH)

Ipoh Malaysia 2 hr 6 min 78 mi
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)

Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Malaysia 3 hr 56 min 178 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from New York to George Town

The cheapest flights from New York to George Town are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $850 to $1,300.

The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to George Town recently found on Google Flights was with Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Express from $1,060. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad, Batik Air from $606.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from New York to George Town is $1,060, flying from May 4 to May 19.
The cheapest China Airlines flight from New York to George Town is $1,399, flying from May 4 to May 20.
The cheapest XiamenAir flight from New York to George Town is $2,234, flying from May 8 to May 23.

The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to George Town starts at $1,060 from Mon, May 4 to Tue, May 19. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $606 and departs on Sun, May 3.

21 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from New York to George Town.

Tropical Penang is hot year-round with a short dry season Jan–Feb. The rest of the year is wet, with the heaviest rain falling Sep–Nov. The busiest month is Dec. Notable annual events include the lively Hindu festival Thaipusam (Jan), Chinese New Year (dates vary), and the Hungry Ghost Festival (dates vary), a carnivalesque Chinese celebration that lasts a month.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from New York to George Town.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from New York to George Town really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from New York to George Town.

In terms of flights, Singapore Airlines is the most popular. Singapore Airlines offers 62 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Penang International Airport (PEN) .

Other popular airlines flying from New York to George Town are:

Cathay Pacific offers 14 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Penang International Airport (PEN) .
China Airlines offers 4 connecting flights per week. China Airlines flies from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Penang International Airport (PEN) .
China Southern offers 2 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Penang International Airport (PEN) .
XiamenAir offers 1 connecting flights per week. XiamenAir flies from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Penang International Airport (PEN) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between New York and George Town.

The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to George Town recently found on Google Flights was with Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Express from $1,060. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad, Batik Air from $606.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from New York to George Town is $1,060, flying from May 4 to May 19.
The cheapest China Airlines flight from New York to George Town is $1,399, flying from May 4 to May 20.
The cheapest XiamenAir flight from New York to George Town is $2,234, flying from May 8 to May 23.

No airline flies direct from New York to George Town.

There are 62 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from New York to George Town per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from New York to George Town per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 4 China Airlines connecting flights from New York to George Town per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 2 China Southern connecting flights from New York to George Town per week. Flights are available on Saturday.
There are 1 XiamenAir connecting flights from New York to George Town per week. Flights are available on Friday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and George Town at price $1,225 is offered by Cathay Pacific, United from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

No airline flies direct from New York to George Town.

There are 62 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from New York to George Town per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from New York to George Town per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 4 China Airlines connecting flights from New York to George Town per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 2 China Southern connecting flights from New York to George Town per week. Flights are available on Saturday.
There are 1 XiamenAir connecting flights from New York to George Town per week. Flights are available on Friday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from New York to George Town.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from New York to George Town, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between New York and George Town start at $5,807 from Sat, May 23 to Fri, Jun 5 with Etihad, Malaysia Airlines.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between New York and George Town start at $1,060 from Mon, May 4 to Tue, May 19.

To book business class trips from New York to George Town, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between New York and George Town starts at $1,225 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Cathay Pacific, United.

The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and George Town at price $1,225 is offered by Cathay Pacific, United from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from New York to George Town, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.