Cheap flights from New York to Penang

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from New York to Penang and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $858
Singapore Airlines, United 2 stops 30 hr Mon, Apr 27 — Tue, May 12
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Penang is currently $858
Cheapest one-way flight $499
Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Express 1 stop 35 hr Wed, Apr 15
The cheapest one-way flight from New York to Penang is currently $499
Last-minute weekend getaway $1,194
Qatar Airways 2 stops 29 hr Thu, Mar 12 — Sun, Mar 15
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from New York to Penang is currently $1,194
Cheapest business class flights $4,537
JetBlue, Cathay Pacific 2 stops 29 hr Sun, Apr 19 — Sun, May 3
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from New York to Penang is currently $4,537
Fastest flight 21 hr 5 min The fastest flight with stops from New York to Penang takes 21 hr 5 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 Penang 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 Penang

  • Singapore Airlines
    49 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK - PEN Every day
  • Cathay Pacific
    from $966
    Typical price: $1,050–2,450
    10 weekly connecting flights
    JFK - PEN Every day
  • Qatar Airways
    from $1,080
    Typical price: $1,450–2,950
    7 weekly connecting flights
    JFK - PEN Every day
  • China Airlines
    from $1,177
    Typical price: $1,500–5,600
    3 weekly connecting flights
    JFK - PEN Every Mon, Thu, Sat
  • China Southern
    Typical price: $3,550–15,500
    3 weekly connecting flights
    JFK - PEN Every Sat

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 24 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 Penang

  • Penang International Airport (PEN)
    Penang Malaysia 35 min 14 mi
  • Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR)
    Alor Setar Malaysia 1 hr 35 min 64 mi
  • Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH)
    Ipoh Malaysia 1 hr 48 min 63 mi
  • Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
    Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Malaysia 3 hr 38 min 164 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from New York to Penang

The cheapest flights from New York to Penang are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $850 to $1,300.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Penang recently found on Google Flights was with Singapore Airlines, United from $858. The cheapest one-way flight was with Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Express from $499.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from New York to Penang is $966, flying from Apr 27 to May 10.
  • The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from New York to Penang is $1,080, flying from Mar 8 to Mar 24.
  • The cheapest China Airlines flight from New York to Penang is $1,177, flying from Apr 27 to May 11.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Penang starts at $858 from Mon, Apr 27 to Tue, May 12. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $499 and departs on Wed, Apr 15.
21 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from New York to Penang.
Penang has a tropical climate, with hot and humid weather year-round. The monsoon seasons (May–Oct) sees overcast skies and heavy showers. The dry season (Dec–Mar) also has occasional rain. The George Town Festival (Jul/Aug) is a month-long celebration of culture with music, theater and film. Butterworth Fringe Festival (Aug) is features art exhibitions, street performances, live music and dancing. The 9 Emperor Gods Festival is celebrated at the temple of the same name in the 9th lunar month (Oct).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from New York to Penang.
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 Penang 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 Penang.

In terms of flights, Singapore Airlines is the most popular. Singapore Airlines offers 49 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 Penang are:
  • Cathay Pacific offers 10 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Penang International Airport (PEN) .
  • Qatar Airways offers 7 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Penang International Airport (PEN) .
  • China Airlines offers 3 connecting flights per week. China Airlines flies from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Penang International Airport (PEN) .
  • China Southern offers 3 connecting flights per week. China Southern 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 Penang.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Penang recently found on Google Flights was with Singapore Airlines, United from $858. The cheapest one-way flight was with Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Express from $499.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from New York to Penang is $966, flying from Apr 27 to May 10.
  • The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from New York to Penang is $1,080, flying from Mar 8 to Mar 24.
  • The cheapest China Airlines flight from New York to Penang is $1,177, flying from Apr 27 to May 11.
No airline flies direct from New York to Penang.
  • There are 49 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from New York to Penang per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 10 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from New York to Penang per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Qatar Airways connecting flights from New York to Penang per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 3 China Airlines connecting flights from New York to Penang per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday and Saturday.
  • There are 3 China Southern connecting flights from New York to Penang per week. Flights are available on Saturday.
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 Penang at price $1,194 is offered by Qatar Airways from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15.
No airline flies direct from New York to Penang.
  • There are 49 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from New York to Penang per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 10 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from New York to Penang per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Qatar Airways connecting flights from New York to Penang per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 3 China Airlines connecting flights from New York to Penang per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday and Saturday.
  • There are 3 China Southern connecting flights from New York to Penang per week. Flights are available on Saturday.
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 Penang.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from New York to Penang, 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 Penang start at $4,537 from Sun, Apr 19 to Sun, May 3 with JetBlue, Cathay Pacific.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between New York and Penang start at $858 from Mon, Apr 27 to Tue, May 12.
To book business class trips from New York to Penang, 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 Penang starts at $1,194 from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15 with Qatar Airways.
The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and Penang at price $1,194 is offered by Qatar Airways from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15.
To find last-minute flight deals from New York to Penang, 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.

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