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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International to Penang? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
George Town.£525 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Jan, returning Mon, 2 Feb.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 26 Jan, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Penang on Mon, 2 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £525, select.
George Town.£568 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Mar, returning Tue, 14 Apr.Return flight with United and Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 26 Mar, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Penang on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £568, select.
George Town.£570 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Feb, returning Wed, 11 Feb.Return flight with United and Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 4 Feb, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Penang on Wed, 11 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £570, select.
George Town.£574 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Apr, returning Tue, 21 Apr.Return flight with United and Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Penang on Tue, 21 Apr, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £574, select.
George Town.£581 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Jan, returning Fri, 20 Mar.Return flight with United and Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 20 Jan, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Penang on Fri, 20 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £581, select.
George Town.£606 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Jan, returning Sat, 31 Jan.Return flight with United and Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 3 Jan, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Penang on Sat, 31 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £606, select.
George Town.£893 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Jun, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with Korean Air and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 16 Jun, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Penang on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £893, select.
George Town.£1,046 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Feb, returning Tue, 10 Mar.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 24 Feb, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Penang on Tue, 10 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,046, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Penang flights are currently cheapest in February.
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San Francisco International to Penang: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Francisco International to George Town below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Penang.

San Francisco to George Town: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£525
Cheapest month to flyJanuary

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Penang: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Penang is £525. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Francisco International to Penang. But we found flights with one or more stops from £525.
As of December 2025, there are no flights flying from San Francisco International to Penang.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Penang is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Penang Airport on Monday, 26 January 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Francisco International Airport and Penang Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Penang but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to George Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Singapore Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Penang.

Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Penang International Airport (PEN): what you need to know

  • The timezone in George Town is UTC+8, which is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to catch your SFO to PEN flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.

  • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Penang International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SFO and PEN include:

    • Tan Son Nhat International Airport

    • Changi International Airport

    • Shanghai Pudong International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Penang International Airport (PEN)

  • At the moment, £317 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Penang International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £525. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To find cheap tickets from SFO to PEN, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to Penang International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.

  • Getting your hands on cheap flights from SFO to PEN is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.

  • Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Penang International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.

Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • 77.36% of flights leaving from San Francisco International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.

  • Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is approximately 13 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.

  • Searching for a handy hotel near SFO? If you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Penang International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:

Arriving at Penang International Airport (PEN)

Getting from Penang International Airport (PEN) to central George Town

  • Penang International Airport is roughly 11 miles from the centre of George Town. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.

When to fly to Penang International Airport (PEN)

  • The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Penang International Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to George Town based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • Before locking in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Penang International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in George Town, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from SFO to PEN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • Kota Bharu is just one of the many places in Malaysia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of George Town. Around 140 miles away to the east, popular attractions include Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.

  • Kuala Lumpur is another standout destination in Malaysia and is around 180 miles south-east of George Town. No journey is complete without visiting Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower Mini Zoo and KLCC Park.

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