Can I fly direct from Penang to Kuala Lumpur?

Yes, direct flights from Penang to Kuala Lumpur are widely available. Historically, approximately 98.7% of all flights on this route have been direct. For the rare instances where a connection is necessary, flights typically involve one stopover. This high percentage of direct options makes it convenient for travelers seeking a straightforward journey.

How long does it take to fly from Penang to Kuala Lumpur?

A direct flight from Penang to Kuala Lumpur typically takes 1 hour and 0 minutes. This is based on the median direct flight time of 60 minutes. For journeys that include one stop, the median flight duration is considerably longer, averaging 5 hours and 3 minutes. The direct route covers a distance of 325 kilometers, making it a quick and efficient journey.

How often do Penang to Kuala Lumpur flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Penang to Kuala Lumpur route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers often have opportunities to find more affordable fares. The route is characterized by its frequent price fluctuations, suggesting that monitoring prices can be beneficial for securing a good deal. This trend has been observed across the trailing 30-day period.

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Penang to Kuala Lumpur: Overview

Insights for flights from Penang to Kuala Lumpur

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Penang to Kuala Lumpur, March stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $15. February is also a strong contender, offering a median fare of $16, while October presents a median fare of $24. These months typically offer the lowest prices for this route.

Right now, fares for flights from Penang to Kuala Lumpur typically range from $31–$64, with a median price of $37. Current fares are significantly above the typical level, indicating higher prices than usual for this route. Only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding a bargain might require more flexibility or a longer search.

When considering direct flights from Penang to Kuala Lumpur, you'll find that almost all itineraries are non-stop, with direct flights making up 98.7% of recent fares. This means that if you do encounter a connecting flight, it will typically involve one stopover.

A typical journey from Penang to Kuala Lumpur takes approximately 1h 0m, including any connections. This short duration reflects the direct nature of most flights on this route, making it a quick trip between the two cities.

The route from Penang to Kuala Lumpur covers a distance of 325 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight. This short distance contributes to the quick flight times and frequent direct options available to travelers.

How much is a round trip from Penang to Kuala Lumpur

Regular price: $35 - $74

Prices are currently within the regular range for flights from Penang to Kuala Lumpur.

The regular price range for flights from Penang to Kuala Lumpur is between $35 and $74. The current lowest deal is $46 with Malaysia Airlines, for travel from Feb 20-Feb 22.

now $46

Low $35

High $74

The cheapest time to fly from Penang to Kuala Lumpur

The cheapest month to fly from Penang to Kuala Lumpur is March, with a median price of $15. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $58. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $15

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $58

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

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Dec

Direct flights from Penang to Kuala Lumpur

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Last-minute flights going from Penang to Kuala Lumpur

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

PEN - Kuala Lumpur

Penang (PEN) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Malindo Airways

$93

$72

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

PEN - Kuala Lumpur

Penang (PEN) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Malindo Airways

$92

$76

One-way

Sat, Aug 29

⌛ Last-Minute

PEN - Kuala Lumpur

Penang (PEN) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

AirAsia

$93

$68

One-way

Sat, Aug 29

⌛ Last-Minute

PEN - Kuala Lumpur

Penang (PEN) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

$185

$107

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

PEN - Kuala Lumpur

Penang (PEN) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Malaysia Airlines

$56

$46

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

PEN - Kuala Lumpur

Penang (PEN) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Northwest Regional Airlines

$54

$44

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Penang to Kuala Lumpur

4 nights

Aug 29 - Sep 2

$175 → $107

39%

1 night

Dec 20 - Dec 21

$77 → $50

35%

5 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 20

$75 → $49

35%

1 night

Dec 25 - Dec 26

$78 → $55

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Penang to Kuala Lumpur

Penang - Kuala Lumpur route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Penang to Kuala Lumpur are above the typical level, at $46.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the cheapest prices

Historically, March, February, and October offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 0m

The typical direct flight duration from Penang to Kuala Lumpur is 1 hour.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Malaysia Airlines offers direct flights

Malaysia Airlines provides direct flights on this route, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Malaysia Airlines has 2 direct deals

Malaysia Airlines currently offers 2 direct flight deals for the Penang to Kuala Lumpur route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Penang to Kuala Lumpur are frequently available.

Penang main airports to depart from

Penang International (PEN)

Cheapest

Penang International Airport is a convenient and often cheapest option for flights to Kuala Lumpur.

📍 ~15 km from Penang city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$36

Kuala Lumpur main airports to arrive at

Kuala Lumpur International (KUL)

Cheapest

Kuala Lumpur International is a primary arrival airport for flights from Penang to Kuala Lumpur.

📍 ~45 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$36

Airports nearby Kuala Lumpur used as alternative

Singapore Changi (SIN)

Cheapest

Consider Singapore Changi as a major international hub with extensive global flight networks, though it requires an international border crossing.

📍 ~290 km from Kuala Lumpur (reachable by bus or short flight)

💸 Flights from ~$89

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46% AI deal score

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$1,028

$880

Save $148

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$1,067

$897

Save $170

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kuala Lumpur

Historically, the sweet spot for booking flights from Penang to Kuala Lumpur to secure the cheapest prices is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $34. Booking within 7-13 days of departure also offered competitive pricing, with an average of $36. Prices tended to be higher for bookings made very close to departure, averaging $54 for flights booked 0-6 days out, and also for those booked much earlier, at $54 for 28-59 days out.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Penang to Kuala Lumpur was considered to be $31 or less. The median price for this route was $37. Travelers typically found that 75% of prices were $64 or less, indicating that prices can vary significantly. These figures provide a useful benchmark for what to expect when planning your trip.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Penang to Kuala Lumpur include March, with a median price of $15, and February, with a median price of $16. October also offered competitive prices, with a median of $24. The annual median price for this route was $37, indicating that these months represent significant savings. Travelers planning their trips can consider these months for potentially lower fares.

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Penang to Kuala Lumpur: Overview

Insights for flights from Penang to Kuala Lumpur

How much is a round trip from Penang to Kuala Lumpur

Regular price: $35 - $74

Prices are currently within the regular range for flights from Penang to Kuala Lumpur.

The regular price range for flights from Penang to Kuala Lumpur is between $35 and $74. The current lowest deal is $46 with Malaysia Airlines, for travel from Feb 20-Feb 22.

now $46

Low $35

High $74

The cheapest time to fly from Penang to Kuala Lumpur

March

Cheapest

Flights from $15

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $58

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Penang to Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Penang to Kuala Lumpur

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

PEN - Kuala Lumpur

Penang (PEN) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Malindo Airways

$93

$72

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

PEN - Kuala Lumpur

Penang (PEN) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Malindo Airways

$92

$76

One-way

Sat, Aug 29

⌛ Last-Minute

PEN - Kuala Lumpur

Penang (PEN) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

AirAsia

$93

$68

One-way

Sat, Aug 29

⌛ Last-Minute

PEN - Kuala Lumpur

Penang (PEN) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

$185

$107

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

PEN - Kuala Lumpur

Penang (PEN) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Malaysia Airlines

$56

$46

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

PEN - Kuala Lumpur

Penang (PEN) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Northwest Regional Airlines

$54

$44

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Penang to Kuala Lumpur

4 nights

Aug 29 - Sep 2

$175 → $107

39%

1 night

Dec 20 - Dec 21

$77 → $50

35%

5 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 20

$75 → $49

35%

1 night

Dec 25 - Dec 26

$78 → $55

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Penang to Kuala Lumpur

Penang - Kuala Lumpur route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Penang to Kuala Lumpur are above the typical level, at $46.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the cheapest prices

Historically, March, February, and October offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 0m

The typical direct flight duration from Penang to Kuala Lumpur is 1 hour.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Malaysia Airlines offers direct flights

Malaysia Airlines provides direct flights on this route, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Malaysia Airlines has 2 direct deals

Malaysia Airlines currently offers 2 direct flight deals for the Penang to Kuala Lumpur route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Penang to Kuala Lumpur are frequently available.

Penang main airports to depart from

Penang International (PEN)

Cheapest

Penang International Airport is a convenient and often cheapest option for flights to Kuala Lumpur.

📍 ~15 km from Penang city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$36

Kuala Lumpur main airports to arrive at

Kuala Lumpur International (KUL)

Cheapest

Kuala Lumpur International is a primary arrival airport for flights from Penang to Kuala Lumpur.

📍 ~45 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$36

Airports nearby Kuala Lumpur used as alternative

Singapore Changi (SIN)

Cheapest

Consider Singapore Changi as a major international hub with extensive global flight networks, though it requires an international border crossing.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

46% AI deal score

$1,109

$928

Save $181

Shenzhen Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kuala Lumpur

Cheap Flights from Penang to Kuala Lumpur

Today’s best flight deals from Penang to Kuala Lumpur

Penang to Kuala Lumpur: Overview

Insights for flights from Penang to Kuala Lumpur

How much is a round trip from Penang to Kuala Lumpur

The cheapest time to fly from Penang to Kuala Lumpur

Direct flights from Penang to Kuala Lumpur

Last-minute flights going from Penang to Kuala Lumpur

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Penang to Kuala Lumpur

Popular Airports to fly from Penang to Kuala Lumpur

Penang - Kuala Lumpur route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in March for the cheapest prices

Direct flights take 1h 0m

Malaysia Airlines offers direct flights

Malaysia Airlines has 2 direct deals

Deals are frequent on this route

Penang main airports to depart from

Kuala Lumpur main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Kuala Lumpur used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Kuala Lumpur

Best Elite deals to Kuala Lumpur

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kuala Lumpur

How early should I book Penang to Kuala Lumpur flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from Penang to Kuala Lumpur cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Penang to Kuala Lumpur?

Can I fly direct from Penang to Kuala Lumpur?

How long does it take to fly from Penang to Kuala Lumpur?

How often do Penang to Kuala Lumpur flight prices drop?

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Flights to Kuala Lumpur from other cities

Penang to Kuala Lumpur: Overview

Insights for flights from Penang to Kuala Lumpur

How much is a round trip from Penang to Kuala Lumpur

The cheapest time to fly from Penang to Kuala Lumpur

Direct flights from Penang to Kuala Lumpur

Last-minute flights going from Penang to Kuala Lumpur

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Penang to Kuala Lumpur

Popular Airports to fly from Penang to Kuala Lumpur

Penang - Kuala Lumpur route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in March for the cheapest prices

Direct flights take 1h 0m

Malaysia Airlines offers direct flights

Malaysia Airlines has 2 direct deals

Deals are frequent on this route

Penang main airports to depart from

Kuala Lumpur main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Kuala Lumpur used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Kuala Lumpur

Best Elite deals to Kuala Lumpur

Nov 26

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Oct 30

Oct 20

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Nov 03

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Nov 25

Nov 28

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kuala Lumpur

How early should I book Penang to Kuala Lumpur flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from Penang to Kuala Lumpur cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Penang to Kuala Lumpur?