Cheap flights from Guangzhou to Penang from $127 CAN → PEN
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Penang International Airport (PEN)
The cheapest return found recently is $270 with AirAsia, 14 Dec – 5 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $127 with AirAsia, 4 May 2027, found 4 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $127, found 4 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $270, 14 Dec to 5 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- $270 to $305
- Cheapest month to fly
- January 2027, return fares from $264 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- China Southern Airlines
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $270 to $305.
Cheapest return found recently
$270
14 Dec – 5 Jan 2027 · AirAsia
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Penang International Airport (PEN)
Leaves 5:55 a.m. · Return leaves 10:20 p.m. · 17 h 45 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), Changi International Airport (SIN) · overnight connection
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$330
21 Mar 2027 – 4 Apr 2027 · China Southern Airlines
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Penang International Airport (PEN)
Leaves 5:05 p.m. · Return leaves 12:05 a.m. · 7 h 55 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$270 14 Dec – 5 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$264 6 Jan 2027 – 12 Jan 2027found 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 36 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $244 to $443.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 8 departure dates from 22 Nov to 21 Mar 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold 22-night return fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 14 Dec, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
48 fares on 8 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov – 13 Dec | $288 | Cathay Pacific | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Penang International Airport (PEN) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Dec – 13 Dec | $297 | AirAsia | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Penang International Airport (PEN) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Dec – 5 Jan 2027 | $270 | AirAsia | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Penang International Airport (PEN) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Dec – 6 Jan 2027 | $270 | AirAsia | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Penang International Airport (PEN) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Dec – 5 Jan 2027 | $270 | AirAsia | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Penang International Airport (PEN) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Jan 2027 – 12 Jan 2027 | $264 | Spring Airlines | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Penang International Airport (PEN) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Feb 2027 – 5 Mar 2027 | $336 | AirAsia | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Penang International Airport (PEN) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Mar 2027 – 4 Apr 2027 | $330 | China Southern Airlines | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Penang International Airport (PEN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $264.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: AirAsia, Cathay Pacific, Spring Airlines, China Southern Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $129 to $171.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$127
4 May 2027 · AirAsia
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Penang International Airport (PEN)
Leaves 1:35 a.m. · 7 h trip
1 stop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$127 4 May 2027found 4 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 3 days, 9 Nov to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $127.
At $127, the cheapest one-way found recently costs the same.
3 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates from 4 May 2027 to 12 Oct 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 4 May 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
3 fares on 3 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 May 2027 | $127 | AirAsia | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Penang International Airport (PEN) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 12 Jul 2027 | $210 | Sichuan Airlines | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Penang International Airport (PEN) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 12 Oct 2027 | $131 | AirAsia | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Penang International Airport (PEN) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
May 2027 is the cheapest month — from $127.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: AirAsia, Sichuan Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Guangzhou to Penang
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 14 Dec – 5 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 4 May 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Guangzhou to Penang?
Return
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 11% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (36 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $297 | $288 | +13% | 7 |
| 30–59 days | $291 | $264 | +11% | 12 |
| 60–89 days | $263 | $263 | Cheapest seen | 11 |
| 90–179 days | $288 | $244 | +10% | 30 |
One-way
Not enough history yet: we have 3 days of one-way prices, 9 Nov to 11 Nov, and compare booking times once 3 booking ranges have 7 days each.
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Guangzhou → Langkawi
119 km from Penang
$242
$28 less than flying to Penang
17 Feb 2027 – 25 Feb 2027 · CAN → LGK · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Shenzhen → Penang
104 km from Guangzhou
$273
$3 more than flying from Guangzhou
21 Nov – 24 Nov · SZX → PEN · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 7 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Guangzhou → Langkawi
119 km from Penang
$123
$4 less than flying to Penang
7 May 2027 · CAN → LGK · 1 stop
found 3 days ago
Shenzhen → Penang
104 km from Guangzhou
$124
$3 less than flying from Guangzhou
25 Mar 2027 · SZX → PEN · 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 14 Dec – 5 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Guangzhou to Penang?
The cheapest return found recently is $270 with AirAsia, 14 Dec to 5 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $264 with Spring Airlines, 6 Jan 2027 to 12 Jan 2027, found 7 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $270 to $305.
How much is a one-way flight from Guangzhou to Penang?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $127 with AirAsia, 4 May 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $129 to $171.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Guangzhou to Penang?
January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $264, 6 Jan 2027 to 12 Jan 2027, found 7 days ago. May 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $127, 4 May 2027, found 4 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Guangzhou to Penang?
In 36 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 11% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Guangzhou to Penang?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $330 with China Southern Airlines, 21 Mar 2027 to 4 Apr 2027, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Penang?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with AirAsia on 4 May 2027, takes 7 h with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Guangzhou to Penang?
Between 22 Nov and 21 Mar 2027, AirAsia has the cheapest return on 5 of the 8 departure dates we hold, Cathay Pacific on 1 and Spring Airlines on 1. Between 4 May 2027 and 12 Oct 2027, AirAsia has the cheapest one-way on 2 of the 3 departure dates we hold, and Sichuan Airlines on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work