Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Penang (from: Los Angeles )

The average price to go to Penang from Los Angeles airport is $ 1292 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1058 (in october) and $ 1639 (in july), which is a saving of $ 235 or a surplus of $ 347 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $918 to $972 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday 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 Los Angeles -Penang plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 3838 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Penang from Los Angeles 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

Created with Highcharts 8.2.2 $1369 $1369 $1181 $1181 $1107 $1107 $1085 $1085 $1145 $1145 $1571 $1571 $1639 $1639 $1359 $1359 $1303 $1303 $1058 $1058 $1152 $1152 $1535 $1535Average price of round-trip airfare in USD according to the departure monthjan.feb.mar.apr.mayjun.jul.aug.sep.oct.nov.dec.80010001200140016001800

Data analysis:

By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1058, saving $ 235 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1292). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1639).

Flight Los Angeles -Penang: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1097 $ 1369 fair price
February$ 993 $ 1181 good price
March$ 917 $ 1107 good price
April$ 918 $ 1085 good price
May$ 979 $ 1145 good price
June$ 1317 $ 1571 high price
July$ 1341 $ 1639 very high price
August$ 1081 $ 1359 fair price
September$ 993 $ 1303 fair price
October$ 946 $ 1058 very good price
November$ 950 $ 1152 good price
December$ 1231 $ 1535 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 Los Angeles to Penang

Created with Highcharts 8.2.23%3%4%4%6%6%9%9%8%8%9%9%7%7%7%7%6%6%4%4%4%4%3%3%3%3%3%3%3%3%2%2%2%2%1%1%2%2%2%2%1%1%1%1%Percentage of plane tickets found at this price$756 to $810$810 to $864$864 to $918$918 to $972$972 to $1026$1026 to $1080$1080 to $1134$1134 to $1188$1188 to $1242$1242 to $1296$1296 to $1350$1350 to $1404$1404 to $1458$1458 to $1511$1511 to $1565$1565 to $1619$1619 to $1673$1673 to $1727$1727 to $1781$1781 to $1835$1889 to $1943$1943 to $19970246810

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Los Angeles to Penang range from $756 to $1997. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $756 to $810), 1% at the maximum price (from $1943 to $1997). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1026 to $1080 (9% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->Penang flight

There are 16 companies that serve Los Angeles from Penang airport: Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, China Airlines, United, Viva Macau, ANA, Philippine Airlines, starlux airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Korean Air, China Eastern and Qatar Airways.

Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Singapore Airlines: 20 %Singapore Airlines: 20 %Cathay Pacific: 13 %Cathay Pacific: 13 %Japan Airlines: 11 %Japan Airlines: 11 %China Airlines: 10 %China Airlines: 10 %United: 6 %United: 6 %Viva Macau: 6 %Viva Macau: 6 %ANA: 5 %ANA: 5 %Philippine Airlines: 4 %Philippine Airlines: 4 %starlux airlines: 3 %starlux airlines: 3 %Xiamen Airlines: 3 %Xiamen Airlines: 3 %

Data analysis:

Of the 3838 flights analyzed in previous years, Singapore Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (20% of the time) on the Los Angeles ->Penang route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Created with Highcharts 8.2.2 $ +24 $ +24 $ -33 $ -33 $ -46 $ -46 $ -111 $ -111 $ +74 $ +74 $ +58 $ +58 $ +120 $ +120Average airfare price according to the departure daya sundaya mondaya tuesdaya wednesdaya thursdaya fridaya saturday-150-100-50050100150

Data analysis:

Statistically, Los Angeles -Penang flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $111. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $120.

Which day of the week to come back?

Created with Highcharts 8.2.2 $ +24 $ +24 $ -68 $ -68 $ -14 $ -14 $ -62 $ -62 $ -31 $ -31 $ +29 $ +29 $ +144 $ +144Average airfare price based on the return daya sundaya mondaya tuesdaya wednesdaya thursdaya fridaya saturday-100-50050100150200

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Penang to Los Angeles departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $68. Conversely, departing from Penang on a saturday may cost you an additional $144.


Top prices Los Angeles -Penang

Round tripDatesPrice
Los Angeles → Penang22-04 to 29-04-2025$ 991 
Los Angeles → Penang01-05 to 11-05-2025$ 711 
Los Angeles → Penang04-05 to 11-05-2025$ 765 
Los Angeles → Penang14-05 to 21-05-2025$ 984 
Los Angeles → Penang17-05 to 24-05-2025$ 986 
Los Angeles → Penang22-05 to 27-05-2025$ 982 
Los Angeles → Penang13-07 to 20-07-2025$ 1108 
Los Angeles → Penang20-08 to 27-08-2025$ 756 
Los Angeles → Penang01-09 to 15-09-2025$ 721 
Los Angeles → Penang01-10 to 24-10-2025$ 1002 


When to book your flight Los Angeles - Penang to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 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 Los Angeles -Penang flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Created with Highcharts 8.2.2 $1453 $1453 $1288 $1288 $1250 $1250 $1227 $1227 $1210 $1210 $1150 $1150 $1107 $1107 $1025 $1025 $1160 $1160Average airfare price based on the number of months between booking and flight0 to 1 month1 to 2 months2 to 3 months3 to 4 months4 to 5 months5 to 6 months6 to 7 months7 to 8 months8 to 9 months900100011001200130014001500

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Penang, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 1025 $, which is a saving of 267 $ 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 (161 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Los Angeles 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?
January-
February

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1132 $)

March

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 980 $)

April

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1045 $)

May

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1108 $)

June-
July-
August-
September

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1056 $)

October

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1021 $)

November

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1131 $)

December

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1511 $)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Created with Highcharts 8.2.2 $ +8 $ +8 $ -48 $ -48 $ -23 $ -23 $ +50 $ +50 $ -21 $ -21 $ +24 $ +24 $ +17 $ +17Average price of plane ticket according to the booking daysundaymondaytuesdaywednesdaythursdayfridaysaturday-75-50-250255075

Data analysis:

Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Los Angeles ->Penang are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $48. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $50 more.



Los Angeles 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
April 2025$ 991
$991 to $991
Find a flight
May 2025$ 907
$711 to $1147
Find a flight
July 2025$ 1108
$1108 to $1108
Find a flight
August 2025$ 756
$756 to $756
Find a flight
September 2025$ 721
$721 to $721
Find a flight
October 2025$ 1002
$1002 to $1002
Find a flight

Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, april, may, july, august, september and october are cheaper to travel to Penang. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



Change currency