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Flights from Los Angeles to Penang

Fares, airlines, flight time and both airports for LAXPEN.

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About 18h 4m flying time
14,054 kmdistance
~18h 4mflying time
Ultra long-haulroute

Route snapshot: Los Angeles to Penang

Los Angeles (LAX) to Penang (PEN) is 14,054 km in a straight line, the equivalent of about 18h 4m in the air; we have not seen a nonstop fare on this pair.

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Seasonality

Penang demand usually strengthens around March – October, which can push fares higher on this corridor.

Who flies it

We have not confirmed a nonstop carrier on LAXPEN; most travellers connect through a hub.

Airlines flying Los Angeles to Penang

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Los AngelesPenang route intelligence

Updated analysis of the LAXPEN corridor — distance, fares, timing, and connecting options.

Route class
Ultra-long-haul
Distance
14,054 km
Flight time
17h 15m
Fares from
$600 – $1600

Route profile

Los Angeles (LAX) to Penang (PEN) is a ultra-long-haul corridor spanning approximately 14,054 km, with typical block time around 17h 15m. Published fares cluster between $600 and $1600 in economy. Ultra long-haul.

Best time to book

Ultra-long-haul corridors reward early planners — fares are softest 12-16 weeks before departure. Premium-cabin awards open ~330 days out.

Demand-spike calendar: Hari Raya (Eid al-Fitr) drives a massive intra-Asian price spike. Chinese New Year hits KL hard. School holidays in Australia and Singapore also lift Langkawi/Penang demand.

Visa & arrival

Passport-validity and visa requirements differ between USA and Malaysia — most arriving travellers need at least six months of remaining passport validity. Check AirConnect's visa checker for your nationality before booking, especially if you plan to connect through a third country en route.

Best time to fly to Penang

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Best monthsGoodAvoid if possible

The west coast (KL, Penang, Langkawi) is best March–October. East coast destinations (Perhentian, Tioman) peak June–August. Year-round humidity is high but manageable.

Peak season: March – October

Direct & Connecting Flights

We have not seen a nonstop fare between Los Angeles (LAX) and Penang (PEN), so most itineraries connect through a hub.

Fares & Price Guide

No recent fare is recorded for LAX–PEN. Set a fare alert to be told when prices are found.

About Penang, Malaysia

Flights arrive at Penang International Airport (PEN). Best visited during March – October. See the destination guide for hotels, visa requirements and travel tips.

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