Travelling from Penang International Airport (PEN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-7, making San Francisco 15 hours behind George Town.
Your PEN to SFO flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Penang International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between PEN and SFO:
Hong Kong International Airport
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Penang International Airport (PEN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Penang International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is ر.ق. 2,156. A return ticket right now is ر.ق. 3,958. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from PEN to SFO. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Penang International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from PEN to SFO by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Penang International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Penang International Airport (PEN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Penang International Airport, data shows 69.54% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central George Town to Penang International Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near PEN. Whether you have an early flight from Penang International Airport to San Francisco International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Penang International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and explore beyond San Francisco's main sights.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from San Francisco International Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport to the centre of San Francisco has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Penang International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to San Francisco in February.
When booking your flight from Penang International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 22ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from PEN to SFO sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United States
San Francisco is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United States you should also see. Around 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a visit to San Jose will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
Fresno is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No journey is complete without a visit to Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.
