Flights from San Francisco to Penang
Flying time from San Francisco (SFO) to Penang (PEN) is about 17h 24m.
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Route snapshot: San Francisco to Penang
San Francisco (SFO) to Penang (PEN) is 13,519 km in a straight line, the equivalent of about 17h 24m in the air; we have not seen a nonstop fare on this pair.
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Getting out of Penang (PEN)
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Fares seen
We have no recent fare for SFO–PEN. Search the route for today's prices.
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 SFO–PEN; most travellers connect through a hub.
Airlines flying San Francisco to Penang
We have not confirmed which airlines fly SFO–PEN nonstop. Search the route to see every carrier selling it today, including connections.
Best time to fly to Penang
Based on weather and travel conditions in Malaysia
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.
Direct & Connecting Flights
We have not seen a nonstop fare between San Francisco (SFO) and Penang (PEN), so most itineraries connect through a hub.
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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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Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 8 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.
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