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Only China Southern operates flights between Penang and Guangzhou.

Flights from Penang to Guangzhou usually depart from Penang Intl (PEN) and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• China Southern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Penang to Guangzhou:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average RM 785 return via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL), compared with RM 1,293 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 195–RM 405 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by China Southern and Malaysia Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-stop flights from Penang to Guangzhou most commonly connect through:

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 77% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 3% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 3% of one-stop connections

Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the Penang to Guangzhou route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at RM 1,208 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at RM 1,318, a difference of RM 109. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Penang to Guangzhou route, 5% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 9 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Penang to Guangzhou flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Night flights for 33%, and Afternoon flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Guangzhou are Beijing Road Pedestrian Street, Canton Tower, and Pazhou Complex. These are among the most viewed places in Guangzhou on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Penang to Guangzhou:

• Earliest: departs at 00:05 and lands at 04:07
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 03:57.

The flight takes about 4h 02m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 18% above the route average of RM 1,244. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Penang to Guangzhou takes 4h 02m, covering 3,939 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about RM 1,078 to RM 9,449. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Penang to Guangzhou are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 537, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 53m, compared to 7h 32m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and 10h 04m via Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK).

Return flights from Penang to Guangzhou range from RM 996 to RM 1,477, with an average of RM 1,244 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 996 counts as a good deal.