Cheap flights to George Town

Cheap flights from United States to George Town

from Los Angeles (LAX - PEN)
Apr 16 — Apr 24
2 stops
from $679
from Dallas (DFW - PEN)
Apr 20 — Apr 27
2 stops
from $831
from New York (JFK - PEN)
Apr 27 — May 5
1 stop
from $870

Popular airlines with direct flights to George Town

  • AirAsia
    Fly to George Town (PEN)
    • Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
      Direct flights every day
      55 min +
    • Johor Bahru
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 10 min +
    • Langkawi
      Direct flights every day
      35 min +
    • Singapore
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 20 min +
    • Kota Kinabalu
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 40 min +
  • Firefly
    Fly to George Town (PEN)
    • Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr +
    • Langkawi
      Direct flights every day
      40 min +
    • Kota Bharu
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr +
    • Kota Kinabalu
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 50 min +
    • Bangkok
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 50 min +
  • Indonesia AirAsia
    Fly to George Town (PEN)
    • Medan
      Direct flights every day
      45 min +
    • Jakarta
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 25 min +
    • Surabaya
      Direct flights every Tue, Thu, Sat
      2 hr 50 min +
  • Batik Air
    Fly to George Town (PEN)
    • Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr +
    • Jakarta
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 30 min +
  • THAI
    Fly to George Town (PEN)
    • Bangkok
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 50 min +
  • Cathay Pacific
    Fly to George Town (PEN)
    • Hong Kong
      Direct flights every day
      3 hr 40 min +

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 35 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 57 min 178 mi

When to fly to George Town

Off-seasons section.
Off-season
Apr – Jul
Less popular and lower prices
Peak seasons section.
Peak season
Aug – Sep, Dec – Jan
Most popular and higher prices

About George Town

George Town is the colorful, multicultural capital of the Malaysian island of Penang. Once an important Straits of Malacca trading hub, the city is known for its British colonial buildings, Chinese shophouses and mosques. Beyond the old town, George Town is a modern city with skyscrapers and shopping malls. Verdant Penang Hill, with hiking and a funicular railway, overlooks it all.

Frequently asked questions about flying to George Town

What counts as the best airline for your flights 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 to George Town.

In terms of direct flights, AirAsia is the most popular, flying directly from 10 cities. AirAsia flies to Penang International Airport (PEN) .

Other popular airlines flying to George Town are Firefly, Indonesia AirAsia, Batik Air, THAI, Cathay Pacific.
  • Firefly flies directly from 8 cities. Firefly flies to Penang International Airport (PEN) .
  • Indonesia AirAsia flies directly from 3 cities. Indonesia AirAsia flies to Penang International Airport (PEN) .
  • Batik Air flies directly from 2 cities. Batik Air flies to Penang International Airport (PEN) .
  • THAI flies directly from one city. THAI flies to Penang International Airport (PEN) .
  • Cathay Pacific flies directly from one city. Cathay Pacific flies to Penang International Airport (PEN) .
  • AirAsia offers direct flights to George Town from 10 cities. The most frequent departures are: Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Langkawi, Singapore and Kota Kinabalu.
  • Firefly offers direct flights to George Town from 8 cities. The most frequent departures are: Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, Kota Bharu, Kota Kinabalu and Bangkok.
  • Indonesia AirAsia offers direct flights to George Town from 3 cities. The most frequent departures are: Medan, Jakarta and Surabaya.
  • Batik Air offers direct flights to George Town from 2 cities. The most frequent departures are: Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta.
  • THAI offers direct flights to George Town from Bangkok. The most frequent departures are: Bangkok.
  • Cathay Pacific offers direct flights to George Town from Hong Kong. The most frequent departures are: Hong Kong.
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.
George Town is served by only one major airport: Penang International Airport, 9 mi away from the city center.
If you are looking to book airline tickets from United States to George Town you have options. Some of the cheapest flights from popular cities include:
  • Batik Air, Turkish Airlines flight from Chicago, starting at $1,052 from Apr 27 to May 6
  • Singapore Airlines, United flight from Dallas, starting at $831 from Apr 20 to Apr 27
  • Etihad, Batik Air flight from Atlanta, starting at $1,128 from Apr 16 to Apr 23
  • Cathay Pacific flight from New York, starting at $870 from Apr 27 to May 5
  • Singapore Airlines, United flight from Los Angeles, starting at $679 from Apr 16 to Apr 24
  • Singapore Airlines, United flight from Miami, starting at $920 from Apr 23 to Apr 29
Of all the flights departing from popular cities in United States, the cheapest round-trip flight to George Town starts at $679 and departs from Los Angeles on Apr 16 to Apr 24.
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