Statistics on London-Penang flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Penang (from: London)
The average price to go to Penang from London airport is $ 968 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 829 (in march) and $ 1198 (in august), which is a saving of $ 140 or a surplus of $ 231 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $738 to $791 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Penang before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your London-Penang plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 58930 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Penang from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 829, saving $ 140 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 968). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1198).
Flight London-Penang: when is the best time to go for the best price?
Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
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January | $ 770 | $ 914 | fair price |
February | $ 769 | $ 871 | good price |
March | $ 725 | $ 829 the cheapest | very good price |
April | $ 802 | $ 1071 | fair price |
May | $ 693 | $ 830 | good price |
June | $ 723 | $ 850 | good price |
July | $ 879 | $ 1117 | high price |
August | $ 943 | $ 1198 the most expensive | very high price |
September | $ 715 | $ 893 | good price |
October | $ 723 | $ 906 | good price |
November | $ 699 | $ 950 | fair price |
December | $ 919 | $ 1174 | high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from London to Penang
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from London to Penang range from $527 to $1318. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $527 to $580), 1% at the maximum price (from $1265 to $1318). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $791 to $843 (12% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the London->Penang flight
There are 20 companies that serve London from Penang airport: Lufthansa, Ryanair, Swiss, Singapore Airlines, Etihad Airways, Malaysia Airlines, EasyJet, Wizz Air Uk, China Southern, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air, Emirates, Saudia, Shenzhen Airlines, British Airways, Air China, wizz air malta, Thai Airways and Cathay Pacific.
Data analysis:
Of the 58930 flights analyzed in previous years, Lufthansa was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (10% of the time) on the London->Penang route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, London-Penang flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $51. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $42.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Penang to London departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $56. Conversely, departing from Penang on a saturday may cost you an additional $49.
Top prices London-Penang
Round trip | Dates | Price | |
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London → Penang | 21-11 to 28-11-2024 | $ 581 | layover flight with Air China |
London → Penang | 02-02 to 15-02-2025 | $ 583 | layover flight with Shenzhen Airlines |
London → Penang | 11-02 to 20-02-2025 | $ 598 | layover flight with China Eastern |
London → Penang | 02-03 to 13-03-2025 | $ 514 | layover flight with Shenzhen Airlines |
London → Penang | 03-03 to 11-03-2025 | $ 587 | layover flight with China Southern |
London → Penang | 04-03 to 15-03-2025 | $ 608 | layover flight with China Eastern |
London → Penang | 12-03 to 19-03-2025 | $ 591 | layover flight with China Southern |
London → Penang | 13-03 to 20-03-2025 | $ 577 | layover flight with China Southern |
London → Penang | 15-03 to 22-03-2025 | $ 607 | layover flight with China Southern |
London → Penang | 20-03 to 24-03-2025 | $ 601 | layover flight with China Southern |
When to book your flight London - Penang to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a London-Penang flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from London to Penang, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 894 $, which is a saving of 74 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (119 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your London to Penang flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
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January | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 785 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 900), 3 to 4 months ($ 906), 5 to 6 months ($ 858), 6 to 7 months ($ 789), 9 to 10 months ($ 894), 10 to 11 months ($ 897) |
February | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 754 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 822), 5 to 6 months ($ 766), 7 to 8 months ($ 825), 8 to 9 months ($ 762), 10 to 11 months ($ 858), 11 to 12 months ($ 841) |
March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 711 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 785), 7 to 8 months ($ 815), 8 to 9 months ($ 721), 9 to 10 months ($ 711) |
April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 818 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 867), 1 to 2 months ($ 840), 3 to 4 months ($ 943), 9 to 10 months ($ 1015), 10 to 11 months ($ 926) |
May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 744 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 759), 2 to 3 months ($ 746), 3 to 4 months ($ 764), 4 to 5 months ($ 783), 10 to 11 months ($ 781) |
June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 773 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 779), 3 to 4 months ($ 809), 4 to 5 months ($ 782), 5 to 6 months ($ 814), 8 to 9 months ($ 833), 9 to 10 months ($ 838), 10 to 11 months ($ 798) |
July | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 964 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 989), 3 to 4 months ($ 982), 6 to 7 months ($ 1083), 8 to 9 months ($ 1091), 9 to 10 months ($ 989) |
August | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 985 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1171), 3 to 4 months ($ 1082), 4 to 5 months ($ 1144), 8 to 9 months ($ 1106), 9 to 10 months ($ 1089), 10 to 11 months ($ 1057) |
September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 765 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 777), 4 to 5 months ($ 833), 5 to 6 months ($ 813), 6 to 7 months ($ 828), 8 to 9 months ($ 825) |
October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 779 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 883), 2 to 3 months ($ 814), 4 to 5 months ($ 816), 5 to 6 months ($ 883), 6 to 7 months ($ 880), 8 to 9 months ($ 859), 9 to 10 months ($ 816), 10 to 11 months ($ 870) |
November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 760 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 930), 2 to 3 months ($ 819), 4 to 5 months ($ 915), 7 to 8 months ($ 945), 10 to 11 months ($ 843), 11 to 12 months ($ 828) |
December | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 992 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1110), 3 to 4 months ($ 1115), 4 to 5 months ($ 1111), 6 to 7 months ($ 1078), 7 to 8 months ($ 1173), 8 to 9 months ($ 1171), 9 to 10 months ($ 1118), 11 to 12 months ($ 1011) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for London->Penang are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $19. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $28 more.
London to Penang: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
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November 2024 | $ 761 $709 to $907 | very good price | Find a flight |
December 2024 | $ 939 $572 to $2065 | very good price | Find a flight |
January 2025 | $ 768 $645 to $1045 | very good price | Find a flight |
February 2025 | $ 729 $562 to $1114 | very good price | Find a flight |
March 2025 | $ 655 $513 to $931 | very good price | Find a flight |
April 2025 | $ 976 $749 to $4741 | very good price | Find a flight |
May 2025 | $ 694 $600 to $790 | very good price | Find a flight |
June 2025 | $ 781 $723 to $889 | very good price | Find a flight |
July 2025 | $ 903 $764 to $1234 | very good price | Find a flight |
August 2025 | $ 1040 $903 to $1214 | very good price | Find a flight |
September 2025 | $ 753 $659 to $1018 | very good price | Find a flight |
October 2025 | $ 771 $697 to $886 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, november, december, january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september and october are cheaper to travel to Penang. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!