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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Penang

JNB — PEN
Oct 17 — Oct 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Penang

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Penang (PEN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

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July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R14 100
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R15 090 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 217 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Penang

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Penang?

Share of one-stop return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Penang chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 83% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Penang on Cheapflights.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Penang?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Penang, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 20m.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Penang?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Penang, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 20m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Penang?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Penang, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Singapore (SIN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 18m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Penang

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Penang. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Penang. Reviews last updated 17 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Penang. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 367 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 367 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 367 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 622 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 367 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to Penang. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Penang from Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Most people fly into Penang Intl (PEN) if they book a flight to Penang from Johannesburg OR Tambo. On average, Penang Intl has 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 2 airlines. Penang Intl is conveniently located just 14,5 km from Penang’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Penang round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Penang is Qatar Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R12 213 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Singapore Airlines, starting at R12 672. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Penang for 23% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Penang that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Penang flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Penang?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Penang.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Penang?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Penang by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Penang

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to Penang. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 17 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 213AverageR13 823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 672AverageR16 287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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