Statistics on Sydney-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: Sydney)
The average price to go to Penang from Sydney airport is $ 535 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 412 (in august) and $ 769 (in january), which is a saving of $ 123 or a surplus of $ 235 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $380 to $434 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Penang before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Sydney-Penang plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Penang from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in august, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 412, saving $ 123 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 535). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 769).
Flight Sydney-Penang: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 667 | $ 769 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 475 | $ 566 | fair price |
| March | $ 387 | $ 452 | good price |
| April | $ 480 | $ 584 | fair price |
| May | $ 353 | $ 424 | good price |
| June | $ 403 | $ 481 | good price |
| July | $ 462 | $ 562 | fair price |
| August | $ 346 | $ 412 the cheapest | very good price |
| September | $ 404 | $ 495 | good price |
| October | $ 395 | $ 464 | good price |
| November | $ 396 | $ 450 | good price |
| December | $ 643 | $ 749 | 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 Sydney to Penang
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Sydney to Penang range from $216 to $976. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $217 to $271), 1% at the maximum price (from $922 to $976). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $434 to $488 (15% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->Penang flight
There are 3 companies that serve Sydney from Penang airport: Airasia X, Scoot and Jetstar.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Airasia X was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (58% of the time) on the Sydney->Penang route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Sydney-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 $18. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $20.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Penang to Sydney 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 $10. Conversely, departing from Penang on a sunday may cost you an additional $20.
Top prices Sydney-Penang
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney → Penang | 13-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 282 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney → Penang | 14-08 to 21-08-2025 | $ 290 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney → Penang | 17-08 to 24-08-2025 | $ 290 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney → Penang | 18-08 to 25-08-2025 | $ 290 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney → Penang | 24-08 to 31-08-2025 | $ 290 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney → Penang | 03-09 to 10-09-2025 | $ 290 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney → Penang | 11-09 to 18-09-2025 | $ 290 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney → Penang | 12-09 to 19-09-2025 | $ 290 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney → Penang | 14-09 to 21-09-2025 | $ 290 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney → Penang | 22-10 to 28-10-2025 | $ 289 | layover flight with Scoot |
When to book your flight Sydney - 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 11 to 12 months 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 Sydney-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 Sydney to Penang, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 501 $, which is a saving of 34 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (226 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Sydney 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 | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 634 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 758), 4 to 5 months ($ 726), 5 to 6 months ($ 720), 6 to 7 months ($ 715), 7 to 8 months ($ 680), 9 to 10 months ($ 737) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 520 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 532), 3 to 4 months ($ 534), 4 to 5 months ($ 530), 8 to 9 months ($ 539), 9 to 10 months ($ 538) |
| March | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 419 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 420), 4 to 5 months ($ 426) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 540 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 553), 2 to 3 months ($ 551), 4 to 5 months ($ 582) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 380 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 381), 2 to 3 months ($ 406), 3 to 4 months ($ 418), 8 to 9 months ($ 421), 9 to 10 months ($ 412) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 417 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 442), 3 to 4 months ($ 445), 5 to 6 months ($ 475) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 461 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 482), 3 to 4 months ($ 503), 4 to 5 months ($ 537) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 351 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 391), 2 to 3 months ($ 381), 4 to 5 months ($ 378) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 435 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 468), 2 to 3 months ($ 458), 4 to 5 months ($ 455), 5 to 6 months ($ 452), 6 to 7 months ($ 477) |
| October | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 368 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 433), 2 to 3 months ($ 450), 3 to 4 months ($ 418), 4 to 5 months ($ 412), 6 to 7 months ($ 449) |
| November | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 392 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 433), 2 to 3 months ($ 429), 3 to 4 months ($ 424), 4 to 5 months ($ 439), 5 to 6 months ($ 420) |
| December | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 630 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 747), 2 to 3 months ($ 707), 3 to 4 months ($ 688), 4 to 5 months ($ 702), 5 to 6 months ($ 689), 6 to 7 months ($ 663), 8 to 9 months ($ 688) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->Penang are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $9. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $10 more.
Sydney 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 760 $493 to $1440 | very high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 354 $282 to $589 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 384 $302 to $529 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 533 $315 to $1034 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 409 $289 to $939 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 442 $290 to $759 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 520 $289 to $759 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 464 $289 to $621 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 866 $427 to $950 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 892 $727 to $963 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 886 $785 to $976 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august and september are cheaper to travel to Penang. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!