How long is the flight from South Africa to Penang?

Airlines like Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific, and Qatar Airways fly from South Africa to Penang in about 18h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 35m. South Africa and Penang are separated by a distance of 8491 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Penang ranges from 76.0 - 386.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 386.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Penang when rainfall is around 76.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Penang, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of August, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to PEN?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Penang as you normally would.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Penang from South Africa?

Located just 14,5 km from the city centre, Penang Intl (PEN) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Penang from South Africa.

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Penang that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Penang?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Penang?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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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Round-trip from	R13 876
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Average price	R14 090

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South Africa to Penang

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9:50-17:20

2 stops25h 30m

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19:25-23:20

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Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways from South Africa to Penang by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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The gate agent was rude. Very disappointing. The cabin crew was amazing. Every thing with them was great once we boarded the plane.

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8,2

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10,0

Excellent

Rob,Sept 2026

JFK - SIN

The gate agent was rude. Very disappointing. The cabin crew was amazing. Every thing with them was great once we boarded the plane.

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10,0

Excellent

Rob,Sept 2026

JFK - SIN

The gate agent was rude. Very disappointing. The cabin crew was amazing. Every thing with them was great once we boarded the plane.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Penang from South Africa?
Located just 14,5 km from the city centre, Penang Intl (PEN) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Penang from South Africa.
How long is the flight from South Africa to Penang?
Airlines like Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific, and Qatar Airways fly from South Africa to Penang in about 18h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 35m. South Africa and Penang are separated by a distance of 8491 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Penang that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Penang flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Penang?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Penang.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Penang?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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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