Statistics on Vancouver-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: Vancouver)
The average price to go to Penang from Vancouver airport is $ 1304 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 938 (in october) and $ 1710 (in july), which is a saving of $ 366 or a surplus of $ 406 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $864 to $918 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a sunday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Penang before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Vancouver-Penang plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 2543 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Penang from Vancouver and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 938, saving $ 366 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1304). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1710).
Flight Vancouver-Penang: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1147 | $ 1469 | high price |
| February | $ 950 | $ 1179 | good price |
| March | $ 1068 | $ 1423 | fair price |
| April | $ 1068 | $ 1227 | fair price |
| May | $ 1042 | $ 1260 | fair price |
| June | $ 1180 | $ 1412 | fair price |
| July | $ 1287 | $ 1710 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1207 | $ 1380 | fair price |
| September | $ 794 | $ 1059 | good price |
| October | $ 813 | $ 938 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 840 | $ 972 | good price |
| December | $ 1367 | $ 1612 | 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 Vancouver to Penang
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Vancouver to Penang range from $594 to $1781. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $594 to $648), 1% at the maximum price (from $1727 to $1781). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $864 to $918 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Vancouver->Penang flight
There are 10 companies that serve Vancouver from Penang airport: China Airlines, Air Canada, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, United, ANA, Philippine Airlines, WestJet, Austrian Airlines and Singapore Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 2543 flights analyzed in previous years, China Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (24% of the time) on the Vancouver->Penang route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Vancouver-Penang flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $141. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $235.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Penang to Vancouver departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday for your return date, you will save an average of $74. Conversely, departing from Penang on a friday may cost you an additional $170.
Top prices Vancouver-Penang
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver → Penang | 07-04 to 21-04-2025 | $ 905 | layover flight with Philippine Airlines |
| Vancouver → Penang | 16-04 to 27-04-2025 | $ 988 | layover flight with Air India |
| Vancouver → Penang | 14-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 897 | layover flight with Air India |
| Vancouver → Penang | 15-05 to 22-05-2025 | $ 1168 | layover flight with China Airlines |
| Vancouver → Penang | 16-05 to 23-05-2025 | $ 965 | layover flight with Xiamen Airlines |
| Vancouver → Penang | 17-06 to 24-06-2025 | $ 1126 | layover flight with Viva Macau |
| Vancouver → Penang | 04-11 to 11-11-2025 | $ 714 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver → Penang | 13-11 to 27-11-2025 | $ 725 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver → Penang | 01-12 to 08-12-2025 | $ 781 | layover flight with Japan Airlines |
| Vancouver → Penang | 01-02 to 13-02-2026 | $ 989 | layover flight with China Airlines |
When to book your flight Vancouver - 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 Vancouver-Penang flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Vancouver to Penang, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 919 $, which is a saving of 385 $ 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 (204 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Vancouver 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 | - |
| March | - |
| April | - |
| May | - |
| June | - |
| July | - |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1262 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 1288) |
| September | - |
| October | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 771 $) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 964 $) |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Vancouver->Penang are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $63. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $65 more.
Vancouver 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 | $ 947 $905 to $988 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1074 $897 to $1266 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1126 $1126 to $1126 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1174 $1174 to $1174 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 719 $714 to $725 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 781 $781 to $781 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 989 $989 to $989 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april, may, june, july, november, december and february are cheaper to travel to Penang. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!