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George Town.C$1,397 per passenger.Departing Thu, Sep 11, returning Thu, Sep 25.Round-trip flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, Sep 11, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departing from Penang on Thu, Sep 25, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,397, select.
George Town.C$1,452 per passenger.Departing Wed, Oct 15, returning Wed, Oct 22.Round-trip flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, Oct 15, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departing from Penang on Wed, Oct 22, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,452, select.
George Town.C$1,693 per passenger.Departing Sun, Feb 8, returning Fri, Feb 27.Round-trip flight with China Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with China Airlines, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, Feb 8, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with China Airlines, departing from Penang on Fri, Feb 27, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,693, select.
George Town.C$1,705 per passenger.Departing Tue, Aug 26, returning Tue, Sep 2.Round-trip flight with Japan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Japan Airlines, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, Aug 26, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Japan Airlines, departing from Penang on Tue, Sep 2, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,705, select.
George Town.C$1,853 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jul 21, returning Thu, Jul 31.Round-trip flight with Emirates and Jetstar Asia.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, Jul 21, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar Asia, departing from Penang on Thu, Jul 31, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,853, select.
George Town.C$1,874 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jun 20, returning Thu, Jun 26.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, Jun 20, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Penang on Thu, Jun 26, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,874, select.
George Town.C$1,897 per passenger.Departing Thu, Aug 7, returning Thu, Aug 14.Round-trip flight with Asiana Airlines and China Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, Aug 7, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with China Airlines, departing from Penang on Thu, Aug 14, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,897, select.
George Town.C$1,933 per passenger.Departing Sun, May 25, returning Fri, May 30.Round-trip flight with Lufthansa and BatikAir Malaysia.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, May 25, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with BatikAir Malaysia, departing from Penang on Fri, May 30, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,933, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York John F. Kennedy to Penang flights are currently cheapest in September.
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New York John F. Kennedy to Penang: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York John F. Kennedy to George Town below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Penang.

New York to George Town: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundC$1,397
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Penang: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Penang is C$1,397. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from New York John F. Kennedy to Penang. But we found flights with one or more stops from C$1,397.
There are no flights flying from New York John F. Kennedy to Penang, as of May 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Penang is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Penang Airport on Thursday, September 11, 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between New York John F. Kennedy Airport and Penang Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Penang but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to George Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Cathay Pacific offers the cheapest flight tickets to Penang.

Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Penang International Airport (PEN): what you need to know

  • George Town's timezone is UTC+8, making George Town 12 hours ahead of New York.

  • Give yourself enough time to make your JFK to PEN flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Penang International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between JFK and PEN:

    • Hong Kong International Airport

    • Changi International Airport

    • Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)

  • C$839 is currently the lowest price for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Penang International Airport flight. A return flight starts at C$1,397. These prices can change based on availability and demand.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from JFK to PEN, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.

  • The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Penang International Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.

  • Picking up cheap flights from JFK to PEN is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.

  • Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Penang International Airport.

Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • JFK's address is JFK Airport.

  • When it comes to John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.1% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • To get to John F. Kennedy International Airport from central New York, it takes around 50 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The trip on public transport usually takes 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Penang International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to JFK:

Arriving at Penang International Airport (PEN)

Getting from Penang International Airport (PEN) to central George Town

  • Penang International Airport to central George Town has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.

When to fly to Penang International Airport (PEN)

  • August is the busiest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Penang International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to George Town in February.

  • Book your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Penang International Airport for March if you want to visit George Town during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JFK to PEN in January. Temperatures average between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • George Town is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Malaysia just waiting to be discovered. Around 225 kilometres east of George Town, a visit to Kota Bharu will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.

  • If you're ready to explore another side of Malaysia, head for Kuala Lumpur, roughly 290 kilometres south-east of George Town. Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower Mini Zoo and KLCC Park are among its highlights.

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