Hong Kong (HKG) to Penang (PEN) flights
An economy award from Hong Kong (HKG) to Penang (PEN) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Cathay Pacific, plus taxes and fees from $65. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Hong Kong (HKG) to Penang (PEN): Cathay Pacific and HK Express. The two airports are 1,489 miles (2,396 km) apart. Cathay Pacific is in oneworld. There are also 15 ways to fly it with one stop, through Haikou, Ho Chi Minh City and Guangzhou and more.
How many miles HKG to PEN costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Cathay Pacific | 7,500 | $65–70 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Cathay Pacific | 9,000 | $88.50–93.50 |
| British Airways ClubOn Cathay Pacific | 11,000 | $70–300 |
| Iberia ClubOn Cathay Pacific | 11,000 | $95–350 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Cathay Pacific | 11,000 | $45–220 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Cathay Pacific | 15,000 | $88.50–93.50 |
| American AAdvantageOn Cathay Pacific | 17,500 | $45–50 |
| Finnair PlusOn Cathay Pacific | 22,000 | $85–300 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Cathay Pacific | 23,000 | $85–125 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from HKG to PEN
- Cathay Pacificoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- HK ExpressNot in an alliance
Book HKG to PEN with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Cathay Pacific
- American AAdvantageBooks Cathay Pacific
- British Airways ClubBooks Cathay Pacific
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Cathay Pacific
- Finnair PlusBooks Cathay Pacific
- Iberia ClubBooks Cathay Pacific
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Cathay Pacific
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Cathay Pacific
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Cathay Pacific
HKG to PEN with one stop
15 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Haikou (HAK)Hainan Airlines the whole way
- Via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)Cathay Pacific, VietJet Air and 2 more, then AirAsia
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- Via Guangzhou (CAN)Cathay Pacific, then China Southern Airlines
- Via Bangkok (BKK)Thai Airways International the whole way
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- Via Bangkok (DMK)Thai Lion Air the whole way
- Via Phuket (HKT)HK Express, Cathay Pacific and 1 more, then Firefly, AirAsia and 1 more
- Via Kuala Lumpur (SZB)HK Express, then Firefly and Batik Air Malaysia
- Via Kuala Lumpur (KUL)AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and 1 more the whole way
+1+1 - Via Singapore (SIN)Singapore Airlines and Scoot the whole way
- Via Xiamen (XMN)Cathay Pacific, then Xiamen Airlines
- Via Kota Kinabalu (BKI)AirAsia the whole way
- Via Chongqing (CKG)Chongqing Airlines the whole way
+2OQ - Via Taipei (TPE)China Airlines the whole way
+4 - Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines the whole way3U
3U - Via Jakarta (CGK)Cathay Pacific and Garuda Indonesia, then Indonesia AirAsia, Batik Air and 3 more
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HKG to PEN: common questions
How many miles does HKG to PEN cost?
In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Cathay Pacific, plus taxes and fees from $65. Next cheapest: Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (9,000), British Airways Club (11,000) and Iberia Club (11,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from HKG to PEN?
Cathay Pacific (oneworld) and HK Express fly nonstop from Hong Kong (HKG) to Penang (PEN).
How far is Hong Kong from Penang by plane?
Hong Kong (HKG) and Penang (PEN) are 1,489 miles (2,396 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book HKG to PEN award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Hong Kong and Penang?
The most direct connections are through Haikou (HAK), Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), Guangzhou (CAN), Bangkok (BKK) and Bangkok (DMK). On 9 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Hainan Airlines through Haikou.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.